Dell PowerEdge T605 User manual

Dell™ PowerEdge™
T605 Systems
Getting Started With
Your System
Guide de mise en route
Primeiros passos com o sistema
Procedimientos iniciales con el sistema

Dell™ PowerEdge™
T605 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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registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation; Red Hat and Red Hat Enterprise Linux are registered
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Model SCM
November 2007 P/N GM693 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.
• One or two dual-core or quad-core AMD™ Opteron™ processors.
NOTE: Use the System Setup program to view processor information.
See the Hardware Owner’s Manual.
• A minimum of 1 GB (single-processor systems) or 2 GB (two-processor
systems) of 533 or 667 MHz registered parity DDR-II memory modules.
Memory is upgradable to a maximum of 32 GB (two-processor systems)
by installing combinations of 512-MB, 1-GB, 2-GB, or 4-GB memory
modules in the eight memory module sockets on the system board.
• Support for up to four 3.5-inch, internal non-hot-pluggable or hot-
pluggable (when available) Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) or SATA hard
drives. A controller expansion card is required for SAS hard drives or
for more than two SATA hard drives.
• One 3.5-inch peripheral drive bay for the optional diskette drive, and
two 5.25-inch bays for the following supported drives: DVD-ROM,
combination CD-RW/DVD, DVD+RW, or tape backup device.
NOTE: DVD devices are data only.
• An intrusion switch that signals the appropriate systems management
software if the cover is opened.
• A 650-W non-redundant power supply, or an optional hot-pluggable
675-W power supply in a 1 + 1 redundant configuration.

4Getting Started With Your System
The system board includes the following integrated features:
• SATA controller that supports up to two cabled SATA hard drives,
and up to two of the following supported devices: DVD-ROM,
CD-RW/DVD combination drive, DVD+RW, or SATA tape
backup device.
NOTE: DVD devices are data only.
• One 133-MHz PCI-X expansion slot, three PCI Express (PCIe) x4
expansion slots, and one PCIe x8 expansion slot.
• An integrated ATI RN50 2D graphics controller with a minimum of 32 MB
of graphics memory. Maximum resolution is 1280 x 1024 with 65,536
colors; graphics are supported in the following resolutions: 640 x 480,
800 x 600, 1024 x 768, and 1280 x 1024.
• An integrated Gigabit NIC, capable of supporting 1000-Mbps, 100-Mbps,
or 10-Mbps data rates, with support for PXE, Wake-on-LAN, TCP/IP
Offload Engine (TOE), and iSCSI offload and boot.
• 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.)
• Eight USB 2.0-compliant connectors (two on the front, one internal
for a bootable memory key, and five on the back) capable of supporting
a diskette drive, a DVD-ROM drive, a keyboard, a mouse, or a USB flash
drive.
• Optional Remote Access Controller (RAC) for remote systems
management.
• Standard Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) with serial
and LAN access.
• Back-panel connectors include serial, video, five USB connectors,
and one NIC connector.
• Front-panel connectors include two USB connectors.
• Front-panel LCD for system ID and error messaging.
For more information about specific features, see “Technical Specifications”
on page 10.

Getting Started With Your System 5
Supported Operating Systems
Your system supports the following operating systems:
• Microsoft
®
Windows Server
®
2008 Standard and Enterprise (32-bit x86)
Editions
• Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Standard and Enterprise (x64) Editions
• Microsoft Windows
®
Small Business Server 2008 Standard and Premium
Editions
• Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Standard and Enterprise (32-bit x86)
Editions with SP2
• Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Standard and Enterprise (x64) Editions
with SP2
• Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2 Standard and Enterprise (32-bit x86)
Editions with SP2
• Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2 Standard and Enterprise (x64)
Editions with SP2
• Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2003 R2 Standard
and Premium Editions with SP2
•RedHat
®
Enterprise Linux
®
ES and AS (version 4.5) (x86_32)
• Red Hat Enterprise Linux ES and AS (version 4.5) (x86_64)
• Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server 5 (x86_32)
• Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server 5 (x86_64)
•SUSE
®
Linux Enterprise Server 9 (SP4) (x86_64)
• SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 (x86_64)
NOTE: For the latest information on supported operating systems,
see www.dell.com.

6Getting Started With Your System
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.
• CDs included with your system provide documentation and tools
for configuring and managing your system.
• 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.
• 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.
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.

Getting Started With Your System 7
Installation and Configuration
CAUTION: Before performing the following procedure, read and follow the safety
instructions and important regulatory information in your Product Information
Guide.
NOTICE: Make sure there are no physical obstructions within 30 cm (12 inches)
of the front of the system and 61 cm (24 inches) of the rear of the system.
This may cause a decrease in airflow, which could cause your system to overheat.
This section describes the steps to set up your system for the first time.
Unpack the System
Upack your system and identify each item. Keep all shipping materials in case
you need them later.

8Getting Started With Your System
Connect 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.
Connect the System to Power
Connect the monitor’s power cable to the monitor (optional), and connect
the system’s power cable(s) to the system.