Dell PowerEdge R300 User manual

Dell™ PowerEdge™
R300 Systems
Getting Started
With Your System
Guide de mise en route
Primeiros passos com o sistema
Procedimientos iniciales con el sistema

Dell™ PowerEdge™
R300 Systems
Getting Started
With Your System

Notes, Notices, and Cautions
NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of
your computer.
NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data
and tells you how to avoid the problem.
CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury,
or death.
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Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
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Model SMT
December 2007 P/N RW575 Rev. A00

Getting Started With Your System 3
System Features
The major hardware and software features of your system include:
• 1U/1S rack-mountable chassis with support for static rails and sliding rails.
NOTE: Use the System Setup program to view processor information. See
"Using the System Setup Program" in your Hardware Owner’s Manual.
• One of the following processors:
– Single Core Intel
®
Celeron
®
445 Processor
– Dual-Core Intel Core™2 Duo E6305 or E6405 Processor
– Quad-Core Intel Xeon
®
X3323, X3353, or X3363 Processor
• A minimum of 512-MB single or dual-ranked registered 667-MHz DDR2
memory modules with ECC, upgradeable to a maximum of 24-GB by
installing combinations of 512-MB, 1-GB, 2-GB, or 4-GB memory modules
in six memory module sockets on the system board.
• One of the following riser card options:
– Two riser cards (left and center risers), each providing a x8 lane width
PCI-Express expansion slot.
OR
– One riser card (center riser), providing a x8 lane width PCI-Express
expansion slot.
– One riser card (left riser) providing a 3.3 V, 64-bit 133MHz PCI-X
expansion slot.
• One 12.7 mm DVD, or combination CD-RW/DVD in a device drive bay.
• Support for the following internal hard-drive configurations:
– Up to two 3.5-inch, internal, SATA hard drives with the optional SAS
controller card (hot-plug option available).
– Up to two 3.5-inch, internal, Serial-Attached SCSI (SAS) hard drives
with an optional SAS controller card (hot-plug option available).

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• Optional remote access controller for remote systems management, which
is installed on the dedicated slot on the system board.
• Optional USB flash drive emulates a diskette drive or hard drive.
• One 400-W power supply (optional redundant power supply available).
• Two integrated Gigabit Ethernet network adapters, capable of supporting
10-Mbps, 100-Mbps, and 1000-Mbps data rates with support for Wake-
on-LAN.
• A Dell Remote Access Controller Card (DRAC5), which provides remote
system management, crashed system recovery, and power control functions
for Dell PowerEdge
.
• An integrated VGA-compatible video subsystem with an ATI ES1000,
33-MHz PCI video controller. This video subsystem contains a
minimum of 32MB of graphics memory with support for 2D graphics.
Maximum resolution is 1600 x 1200 with 65,536 colors; true-color
graphics are supported in the following resolutions: 640 x 480, 800 x 600,
1024 x 768, 1280 x 1024. When the optional remote access card is
installed, the maximum video resolution is 1280 x 1024
.
• Fan modules, each of which is comprised of two dual-rotor fans positioned
in front of the processor and memory.
• Fan modules, comprised of two dual-rotor fans positioned in front of the
PSU. These fans are used for the two redundant PSUs (hot-plug hard
drives and redundant PSU configuration).
• Serial connector for console redirection support.
• Security features, including chassis-intrusion detection and keylock
on the optional bezel.
• An integrated Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version 1.2 used for
security applications, capable of generating and storing keys, and storing
passwords and digital certifications. (Not available in China.)

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• Systems management software/circuitry that monitors critical system
voltages and temperatures.
• Back-panel connectors include video, serial, two USB, and two network
adapter connectors.
• Front-panel connectors include one VGA and two USB connectors.
• One internal USB connector is included for a bootable memory key.
• Front-panel 1x5 LCD for system ID and error messaging.
For more information about specific features, see “Technical Specifications”
on page 11.
The following software is included with your system:
• A System Setup program for viewing and changing system configuration
information. For more information, see “Using the System Setup Program”
in the
Hardware Owner’s Manual .
• Enhanced security features, including a system and setup passwords are
available through the System Setup program.
• Video drivers for displaying programs in high-resolution modes.
Systems management software and documentation CDs.
Supported Operating Systems
• Microsoft
®
Windows Server
®
2008 Web, Standard, and Enterprise
(32-bit x86) Editions (
when available )
• Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Web, Standard, Small Business Server
(Premium and Standard), and Enterprise (x64) Editions (
when available )
• Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Web, Standard, Small Business Server
(Premium and Standard), and Enterprise (32-bit x86) Editions
(SP1 and SP2)
• Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Standard and Enterprise (x64) Editions
• Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2 Standard, Small Business Server
(Premium and Standard), and Enterprise (32-bit x86) Editions

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• Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2 Standard and Enterprise (x64)
Editions
•RedHat
®
Enterprise Linux
®
ES (versions 4 and 5) (x86_32)
• Red Hat Enterprise Linux ES (versions 4 and 5) (x86_64)
•SUSE
®
Linux Enterprise Server 9 (SP4 or later) (x86_64)
• SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 (x86_64)
NOTE: For the latest information on supported operating systems,
see www.dell.com.
Other Information You May Need
CAUTION: The Product Information Guide provides important safety and
regulatory information. Warranty information may be included within this
document or as a separate document.
•The Rack Installation Guide or Rack Installation Instructions included
with your rack solution describes how to install your system into a rack.
•The
Getting Started Guide provides an overview of system features,
setting up your system, and technical specifications.
•The
Hardware Owner’s Manual provides information about system
features and describes how to troubleshoot the system and install
or replace system components.
• CDs included with your system provide documentation and tools
for configuring and managing your system.
• Systems management software documentation describes the features,
requirements, installation, and basic operation of the software.
• Operating system documentation describes how to install (if necessary),
configure, and use the operating system software.
• Documentation for any components you purchased separately provides
information to configure and install these options.

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• Updates are sometimes included with the system to describe changes
to the system, software, and/or documentation.
NOTE: Always check for updates on support.dell.com and read the updates
first because they often supersede information in other documents.
• Release notes or readme files may be included to provide last-minute
updates to the system or documentation or advanced technical reference
material intended for experienced users or technicians.
Obtaining Technical Assistance
If you do not understand a procedure in this guide or if the system does not
perform as expected, see your Hardware Owner’s Manual.
Dell Enterprise Training and Certification is available; see
www.dell.com/training for more information. This service may not be offered
in all locations.
Installation and Configuration
CAUTION: Before performing the following procedure, read and follow the safety
instructions and important regulatory information in your Product Information
Guide.
CAUTION: Whenever you need to lift the system, get others to assist you. To avoid
injury, do not attempt to lift the system by yourself.
This section describes the steps to set up your system for the first time.
Unpacking the System
Unpack your system and identify each item. Keep all shipping materials in
case you need them later.

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Installing the Rail and System in a Rack
Install the system in the rack once you have read the “Safety Instructions”
located in the rack installation documentation for your system.
See your rack installation documentation for instructions on installing your
system in a rack. For power and cooling guidelines, see the rack capacity
planner tool on www.dell.com.
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.