Dell POWEREDGE T300 User manual

Dell™ PowerEdge™ T300 Systems
Getting Started
With Your System
Guide de mise en route
Primeiros passos com o sistema
Procedimientos iniciales con el sistema

Dell™ PowerEdge™
T300 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.
© 2007 Dell Inc. All rights reserved.
Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc. is strictly
forbidden.
Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, PowerEdge and OpenManage are trademarks
of Dell Inc.; Intel, Celeron and Xeon are registered trademarks and Core is a trademark of Intel
Corporation; Microsoft, Windows and Windows Server are registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation; Red Hat and Red Hat Enterprise Linux are registered trademarks of Red Hat, Inc.;
SUSE is a registered trademark of Novell, Inc.
Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming
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and trade names other than its own.
Model MMU
December 2007 P/N YT266 Rev. A00

Getting Started With Your System 3
System Features
This section describes the major hardware and software features of your
system. It also provides information about other documents you may
need when setting up your system and how to obtain technical assistance.
Major hardware and software features of your system include:
• One of the following processors:
– Single-core Intel
®
Celeron
®
445 processor
– Dual-core Intel
®
Core™2 Duo E6305/E6405 processor
– Quad-core Intel
®
Xeon
®
X3323/X3353/X3363 processor
NOTE: Use the System Setup program to view processor information.
See “Using the System Setup Program” in your Hardware Owner’s Manual.
• A minimum of 512 MB single- or dual-ranked registered 667-MHz DDR2
memory modules with ECC, upgradable to a maximum of 24 GB by
installing combinations of 512-MB, 1-GB, 2-GB, or 4-GB memory modules
in six module sockets on the system board.
• The following expansion slots:
– One PCIe x4 slot with x8 connector (if you have a DRAC card,
install it in this slot)
– One PCIe x4 slot
– Two PCIe x8 slots
– One 64-bit, 133-MHz PCI-X (3.3-V) slot
• Two integrated Gigabit Ethernet NIC ports, capable of supporting
10-Mbps, 100-Mbps, or 1000-Mbps data rates, with support for IPMI 2.0
and Wake-on-LAN.
• Seven USB 2.0-compliant connectors (two on the front, four on the back,
and one internal) capable of supporting a diskette drive, CD-ROM drive,
keyboard, mouse, or USB flash drive.
• An integrated Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version 1.2 used for
security applications, capable of generating and storing keys and storing
passwords and digital certificates. (Not available in China.)

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• An integrated ATI ES1000 SVGA video controller supporting True-color
graphics in the following resolutions: 640 x 480, 800 x 600, 1024 x 768,
1280 x 1024, and 1600 x 1200.
• Systems management circuitry that monitors critical system voltages
and fan speeds. The systems management circuitry works in conjunction
with the systems management software.
• Standard baseboard management controller with serial access.
• Back-panel connectors include serial, video, four USB connectors,
and two NIC connectors.
• Two 5.25-inch drive bays for a DVD-ROM, CDRW/DVD combo,
or tape backup unit.
NOTE: DVD devices are data only.
• One 3.5-inch drive bay for floppy drive.
• Support for the following internal hard-drive configurations:
– Up to four internal, 3.5-inch, SATA hard drives with integrated drive
controllers.
– Up to four internal, 3.5-inch, Serial-Attached SCSI (SAS) hard drives
with an optional SAS controller card or backplane.
NOTE: Hot-plug capability is supported only when SATA or SAS drives are
connected to the optional SAS controller card or backplane. Either option
requires the backplane configuration.
• Optional remote access controller (DRAC 5) for remote systems
management. This option requires a dedicated PCI slot (slot #1).
• A 490-W power supply. Also available with an optional redundant 528-W
power supply.
For more information about specific features, see “Technical Specifications”.
The following software is included with your system:
• A System Setup program for quickly viewing and changing system
configuration information. For more information on this program, see
“Using the System Setup Program” in the
Hardware Owner’s Manual .
• Enhanced security features, including a system password and a setup
password, available through the System Setup program.

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• System diagnostics for evaluating system components and devices.
For information about using the system diagnostics, see “Running
the System Diagnostics” in your
Hardware Owner’s Manual .
• Video drivers for displaying many popular application programs
in high-resolution modes.
• SATA or SAS device drivers that allow the operating system to
communicate with devices attached to the integrated SATA or SAS
subsystem. For more information about these drivers, see “Installing
Drives” in your
Hardware Owner’s Manual .
• Systems management software and documentation CDs.
Supported Operating Systems
Your system supports the following operating systems:
• Microsoft
®
Windows Server
®
2003 R2, Standard and Enterprise Editions
(32-bit x86)
• Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2, Standard and Enterprise x64 Editions
• Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Standard, Enterprise, and Web Editions
(32-bit x86)
• Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Standard and Enterprise x64 Editions
• Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2003 R2, Standard and
Premium Editions (32-bit x86)
NOTE: Windows Server 2008 requires a bootable DVD drive to install the
operating system recovery media.
• Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Standard, Enterprise, and Web Editions
(32-bit x86)
• Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Standard, Enterprise, and Web x64
Editions
• Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2008, Standard and Premium
x64 Editions
•RedHat
®
Enterprise Linux
®
ES (version 4) (x86)
• Red Hat Enterprise Linux ES (version 4) (x86_64)
• Red Hat Enterprise Linux ES (version 5) (x86)

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• Red Hat Enterprise Linux ES (version 5) (x86_64)
•SUSE
®
Linux Enterprise Server 9 (x86_64)
NOTE: SUSE®Linux Enterprise Server 9, prior to SP4, does not support SATA
optical devices. Installation must be performed using other methods such as
a USB CDROM.
• SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 (x86_64)
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 Hardware Owner’s Manual provides information about system
features and describes how to troubleshoot the system and install or
replace system components. The
Hardware Owner’s Manual is available
on the CDs that came with your system or on
support.dell.com .
• 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 necessary to configure and install these options.
• 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.

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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.
This section describes the steps to set up your system for the first time.
CAUTION: Installing the feet on a stand-alone tower system is necessary to
provide a stable foundation for the system. Failure to install the feet poses the
risk of having the system tip over, possibly causing bodily injury or damage to
the system.
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.
Unpacking the System
Unpack your system and identify each item.
Keep all shipping materials in case you need them later.
See the documentation included with your system on installing the system
stabilizer feet.

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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
Connect the system’s power cable(s) to the system.
Plug the other end of the cable into a grounded electrical outlet or a separate
power source such as an uninterrupted power supply (UPS) or a power
distribution unit (PDU).

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Turning on the System
Turn on the system and monitor (optional).
Press the power button on the system and the monitor. The power indicators
should light.
Adjust the monitor’s controls until the displayed image is satisfactory.
Complete the 0perating 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 Quick Installation Guide. Be sure the operating system
is installed before installing hardware or software not purchased with the
system.

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Technical Specifications
Processor
Processor type One single-core Intel®Celeron®445
processor
or
One dual-core Intel®Core™2 Duo
E6305/E6405 processor
or
One quad-core Intel®Xeon®
X3323/X3353/X3363 processor
Expansion Buses
Bus type PCIe, PCI-X
Expansion slots
PCIe One x4 with x8 connector
One x4
Two x8
PCI-X One 64-bit, 133-MHz, 3.3-V
Memory
Architecture 72-bit, single- or dual-rank, registered
DDR2, 667-MHz memory modules
with ECC
Memory module sockets Six 240-pin
Memory module capacities 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB, or 4 GB
Minimum RAM 512 MB (one 512-MB module)
Maximum RAM 24 GB

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Drives
Hard Drives
SATA Up to four internal, 1-inch-high (3.5-inch form
factor) drives connected to integrated drive
controller or RAID controller card (non-hot plug)
or SAS backplane (hot plug)
SAS Up to four internal, 1-inch-high
(3.5-inch form factor) drives connected
to optional SAS backplane (hot-plug)
or SAS controller card (non-hot plug)
NOTE: Mixing of SATA and SAS drives
is not supported.
Optical drive One SATA DVD or combination CD-RW/DVD
NOTE: DVD devices are data only.
Diskette drive One optional 3.5-inch, 1.44-MB
Tape drive One optional SATA or SCSI tape backup unit
in the optical drive bay. SCSI tape drive requires
the optional PCIe SCSI controller card.
Connectors
Externally accessible
Back
NIC Two RJ-45 (from integrated Gigabit NIC)
Serial 9-pin, DTE, 16550-compatible
USB Four 4-pin, USB 2.0-compliant
Video 15-pin VGA
Front
USB Two 4-pin, USB 2.0-compliant
Internally accessible
SATA channels Six 7-pin
USB One 4-pin, USB 2.0-compliant

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Video
Video type Integrated ATI ES1000 VGA controller
Video memory 32 MB
Power
AC power supply
Wattage 490 W
528 W (optional redundant power supply)
Voltage 100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
Current consumption 8.0–4.5 A
Heat dissipation 2275 BTU/hr maximum
Maximum inrush current Under typical line conditions and over
the entire system ambient operating range,
the inrush current may reach 55 A for 10 ms
or less or 25 A at 150 ms or less.
System battery CR 2032 3.0-V lithium ion coin cell
Physical
Height 44.4 cm (17.4 in)
Width 21.0 cm (8.3 in)
Depth 61.2 cm (24.1 in)
Weight 19.1 kg (42 lb)

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Environmental
NOTE: For additional information about environmental measurements for specific
system configurations, see www.dell.com/environmental_datasheets.
Temperature
Operating 10° to 35°C (50° to 95°F)
Storage –40° to 65°C (–40° to 149°F)
Relative humidity
Operating 20% to 80% (noncondensing)
Storage 5% to 95% (noncondensing)
Maximum vibration
Operating 0.26 G (half-sine wave) at a sweep
of 3 to 200 MHz for 15 minutes
Storage 0.5 G at 3–200 Hz for 15 min
Maximum shock
Operating Six consecutively executed shock pulses
in the positive and negative x, y, and z axes
(one pulse on each side of the system)
of 36 G for up to 2.6 ms
Storage Six consecutively executed shock pulses
in the positive and negative x, y, and z axes
(one pulse on each side of the system)
of 71 G for up to 2 ms
Altitude
Operating –16 to 3,048 m (–50 to 10,000 ft)
Storage –16 to 10,668 m (–50 to 35,000 ft)
Airborne Contaminant Level
Class G2 or lower as defined by ISA-S71.04-1985

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Systèmes Dell™
PowerEdge™ T300
Guide de mise
en route

Remarques, avis et précautions
REMARQUE : Une REMARQUE indique des informations importantes qui peuvent
vous aider à mieux utiliser votre ordinateur.
AVIS : Un AVIS vous avertit d'un risque de dommage matériel ou de perte
de données et vous indique comment éviter le problème.
PRÉCAUTION : Une PRÉCAUTION indique un risque potentiel d'endommagement
du matériel, de blessure corporelle ou de mort.
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Les informations contenues dans ce document peuvent être modifiées sans préavis.
© 2007 Dell Inc. Tous droits réservés.
La reproduction de ce document de quelque manière que ce soit sans l'autorisation écrite de Dell Inc.
est strictement interdite.
Marques utilisées dans ce document : Dell, le logo DELL, PowerEdge et OpenManage sont
des marques de Dell Inc. ; Intel, Celeron et Xeon sont des marques déposées de Intel Corporation ;
Core est une marque de Intel Corporation ; Microsoft, Windows et Windows Server sont des marques
déposées de Microsoft Corporation ; Red Hat et Red Hat Enterprise Linux sont des marques déposées
de Red Hat, Inc. ; SUSE est une marque déposée de Novell, Inc.
D'autres marques et noms de marques peuvent être utilisés dans ce document pour faire référence
aux entités se réclamant de ces marques et de ces noms ou à leurs produits. Dell Inc. dénie tout
intérêt propriétaire vis-à-vis des marques et des noms de marque autres que les siens.
Modèle MMU
Décembre 2007 N/P YT266 Rév. A00

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Caractéristiques du système
Cette section décrit les principales caractéristiques matérielles et logicielles
du système. Elle contient également des informations sur d'autres documents
pouvant être utiles à la configuration du système et indique comment obtenir
une assistance technique.
Les principales caractéristiques du système sur le plan matériel et logiciel
sont les suivantes :
• Un processeur parmi les suivants :
– Processeur à coeur unique Intel
®
Celeron
®
445
– Processeur double coeur Intel
®
Core™ 2 Duo E6305/E6405
– Processeur quadruple coeur Intel
®
Xeon
®
X3323/X3353/X3363
REMARQUE : Utilisez le programme de configuration du système pour
visualiser les informations concernant le processeur. Voir “Using the System
Setup Program” (Utilisation du programme de configuration du système)
dans le document Hardware Owner's Manual (Manuel du propriétaire).
• Un minimum de 512 Mo de mémoire, sous forme de barrettes DDR2
à une seule ou deux rangées de connexion, à registres et avec ECC,
cadencées à 667 MHz. Extension possible (jusqu'à 24 Go maximum)
via l'installation de combinaisons de barrettes de 512 Mo, 1 Go, 2 Go
ou 4 Go dans les six emplacements mémoire de la carte système.
• Logements d'extension :
– Un logement PCIe x8 câblé en x4. Si vous possédez une carte DRAC,
installez-la dans ce logement
– Un logement PCIe x4
– Deux logements PCIe x8
– Un logement PCI-X 64 bits à 133 MHz (3,3 V)
• Deux ports de NIC Ethernet Gigabit intégrés prenant en charge des débits
de 10, 100 ou 1000 Mbps avec prise en charge d'IPMI 2.0 et de la fonction
Wake-on-LAN.

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• Sept connecteurs USB 2.0 (deux à l'avant, quatre à l'arrière et un interne)
pour la connexion d'un lecteur de disquette ou de CD-ROM, d'un clavier,
d'une souris ou d'un lecteur flash USB.
• Puce TPM (Trusted Platform Module) intégrée version 1.2, utilisée pour
la sécurité des applications et pouvant générer et mémoriser des clés, des
mots de passe et des certificats numériques (non disponible en Chine).
• Contrôleur vidéo SVGA intégré ATI ES1000 prenant en charge
les graphiques True-color dans les résolutions suivantes : 640 x 480,
800 x 600, 1024 x 768, 1280 x 1024 et 1600 x 1200.
• Circuits de gestion des systèmes contrôlant les tensions et les vitesses de
ventilateurs critiques. Ces circuits fonctionnent de pair avec les logiciels
de gestion de systèmes.
• Contrôleur BMC (Baseboard Management Controller) standard
avec accès série.
• Panneau arrière contenant les ports série, vidéo, USB (4) et deux
connecteurs de NIC.
• Deux baies de lecteur 5,25 pouces pouvant accueillir un lecteur de
DVD-ROM, un lecteur combo CDRW/DVD ou une unité de sauvegarde
sur bande.
REMARQUE : Les périphériques DVD sont uniquement des périphériques
de données.
• Une baie de lecteur 3,5 pouces pouvant accueillir un lecteur de disquette.
• Prise en charge des configurations suivantes pour les disques durs
internes :
– Jusqu'à quatre disques durs SATA 3,5 pouces internes, avec des
contrôleurs intégrés.
– Jusqu'à quatre disques durs SAS (Serial-Attached SCSI) 3,5 pouces
internes, avec un contrôleur ou un fond de panier SAS en option.
REMARQUE : La fonction d'enfichage à chaud est prise en charge
uniquement lorsque des lecteurs SATA ou SAS sont connectés à la
carte contrôleur ou au fond de panier SAS (tous deux en option). Ces deux
options requièrent l'utilisation de la configuration avec fond de panier.