Dell PowerEdge R210 II User manual

Dell PowerEdge
R210 II Systems
Getting Started
With Your System
Začínáme se systémem
Guide de mise en route
Erste Schritte mit dem System
Τα πρώτα βήµατα µε το σύστηµά σας
Rozpoczęcie pracy z systemem
Начало работы с системой
Procedimientos iniciales con el sistema
Sisteminizi Kullanmaya Başlarken
תכרעמה םע הדובעה תליחת

Dell PowerEdge
R210 II Systems
Getting Started
With Your System
Regulatory Model: E10S Series

Notes, Cautions, and Warnings
NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of
your computer.
CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates potential damage to hardware or loss of data
if instructions are not followed.
WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal
injury, or death.
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Information in this publication is subject to change without notice.
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Regulatory Model E10S Series
December 2010 P/N 893VX Rev. A00

Getting Started With Your System 3
Installation and Configuration
WARNING: Before performing the following procedure, review the safety
instructions that came with the system.
Unpacking the System
Unpack your system and identify each item.
Installing the Rails and System in a Rack
CAUTION: If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the operating
ambient temperature of the rack environment may be greater than room ambient.
Therefore, consideration should be given to installing the equipment in an
environment compatible with the maximum ambient temperature (Tma) specified by
the manufacturer.
For more information, see "Technical Specifications" on page 9.
Assemble the rails and install the system in the rack following the safety
instructions and the rack installation instructions provided with your system.

4Getting Started With Your System
Optional—Connecting the Keyboard, Mouse, and Monitor
Connect the keyboard, mouse, and monitor (optional).
The connectors on the back of your system have icons indicating which cable
to plug into each connector. Be sure to tighten the screws (if any) on the
monitor's cable connector.
Connecting the Power Cable
Connect the system’s power cable to the system and, if a monitor is used,
connect the monitor’s power cable to the monitor.

Getting Started With Your System 5
Securing the Power Cable
Bend the system power cable as shown in the illustration and secure the cable
in the retention clip.
Plug the other end of the power cable into a grounded electrical outlet or
a separate power source such as an uninterrupted power supply (UPS) or
a power distribution unit (PDU).
Turning On the System
Press the power button on the system and the monitor. The power indicators
should light.

6Getting Started With Your System
Installing the Optional Bezel
Install the bezel (optional).
Complete the Operating System Setup
If you purchased a preinstalled operating system, see the operating system
documentation that ships with your system. To install an operating system for
the first time, see the installation and configuration documentation for your
operating system. Be sure the operating system is installed before installing
hardware or software not purchased with the system.
Supported Operating Systems
• Microsoft Small Business Server 2011 Standard and Essential Editions
• Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 (x64) Web, Standard,
Foundation, and Enterprise Editions
• Microsoft Windows
Server 2008 R2 (x64) Web, Standard, Foundation,
and Enterprise Editions
• Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP2 (x86) Web, Standard,
and Enterprise Editions
• Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP2 (x64) Web, Standard,
and Enterprise Editions
• Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1(x64) with Hyper-V for
Standard and Enterprise Editions

Getting Started With Your System 7
• Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 (x64) with Hyper-V for Standard and
Enterprise Editions
• Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP2 (x64) with Hyper-V for Standard and
Enterprise Editions
• VMware ESX 4.1 Update 1 (Classic)
• VMware ESX 4.1 Update 1 (Embedded)
• Citrix XenServer 5.6 Feature Pack 1
• Red Hat Enterprise Linux
6.0 (x86_64)
• SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11 SP1 (x86_64)
NOTE: For the latest information on supported operating systems,
see support.dell.com.
Dell Software License Agreement
• Before using your system, please read the Dell Software License
Agreement that came with your system.
• You must consider any CD, DVD, or diskette set of Dell installed
software as BACKUP copies of the software installed on your system's
hard-disk drive.
• If you do not accept the terms of the agreement, please call the customer
assistance telephone number. For customers in the United States,
call 800-WWW-DELL (800-999-3355). For customers outside the
United States, visit
support.dell.com and select your country or region
from the top of the page.

8Getting Started With Your System
Other Information You May Need
WARNING: See the safety and regulatory information that shipped with
your system. Warranty information may be included within this document
or as a separate document.
• The rack documentation included with your rack solution describes how
to install your system into a rack.
•The
Owner’s Manual provides information about system features
and describes how to troubleshoot the system and install or replace
system components. This document is available online at
support.dell.com/manuals .
• Any media that ships with your system that provides documentation and
tools for configuring and managing your system, including those pertaining
to the operating system, system management software, system updates,
and system components that you purchased with your system.
NOTE: Always check for updates on support.dell.com/manuals and read the
updates first because they often supersede information in other documents.
Obtaining Technical Assistance
If you do not understand a procedure in this guide or if the system does
not perform as expected, see your Owner’s Manual. Dell offers
comprehensive hardware training and certification. See dell.com/training
for more information. This service may not be offered in all locations.