This section describes the major hardware and software features of your system, including front- and back-panel indicators, and provides information about connecting external devices to the system and using power protection devices. It also lists other documents you may need to install and operate your system, as well as how to obtain technical assistance.
Front-Panel Features
Figure 1-1 shows the front-panel features and indicators of the system. To remove the bezel and access the switches and indicators on the front panel, press the latch at each end of the bezel. See Figure 1-1.
Figure 1-1. Front-Panel Features
The power button controls the power input to the system's power supply.
The two system identification buttons on the front and back panels can be used to locate a particular system within a rack. When one of these buttons is pushed or the systems management software is used to identify the system, the blue system status indicators on the front and back of the system blink. (To stop the indicator from blinking, press one of the identification buttons a second time, or use the systems management software.)
The front panel also incorporates a USB connector and a video connector. See Figure 1-1.
Table 1-1 describes the indicators on the system front panel.
Table 1-1. Front-Panel LED Indicators
LED Indicator
Description
Blue/amber system status indicator
The blue system status indicator lights up during normal system operation. You can also use the systems management software to cause this indicator to flash to identify a particular system.
The amber system status indicator flashes when the system needs attention due to a system problem.
Hard-drive indicator
The green hard-drive activity indicator flashes when the hard drives are in use.
Power indicator
The green indicator in the center of the power button flashes if AC power is available to the system, but the system is not powered on.
The green indicator is on when the system is powered on.
If the system is not connected to AC power, the green indicator is off.
Back-Panel Features
Figure 1-2 shows the back-panel features of the system.
Figure 1-2. Back-Panel Features
Connecting External Devices
When connecting external devices to your system, follow these guidelines:
Most devices must be connected to a specific connector and device drivers must be installed before the device will operate properly. (Device drivers are normally included with your operating system software or with the device itself.) Check the documentation that accompanied the device for specific installation and configuration instructions.
Always attach external devices while your system is turned off. Next, turn on any external devices before turning on the system (unless the documentation for the device specifies otherwise). If the system does not appear to recognize the device, try turning on the system before turning on the device.
For information about individual connectors, see "I/O Connectors" in your Installation and Troubleshooting Guide. For information about enabling, disabling, and configuring I/O ports and connectors, see "Using the System Setup Program."
System Features
1-U rack-mountable chassis.
Intel® Pentium® 4 processor with a speed of at least 2.4 GHz and a front side bus speed of 533 MHz, or Intel Celeron® processor with a speed of at least 1.8 GHz and a front side bus speed of 400 MHz.
A minimum of 128 MB of PC2100 DDR SDRAM memory, upgradable to a maximum of 4 GB by installing 128-, 256-, 512-MB, or 1-GB registered memory modules in the three memory module sockets on the system board.
One 64-bit, 133-MHz PCI-X expansion slot, and one 64-bit, 33-MHz PCI expansion slot. Both slots support full-height, half-length cards. (A NIC may come preinstalled in the PCI-X slot.)
Integrated IDE controller with three independent channels. Two channels support up to two IDE hard drives; the third channel supports an IDE CD drive.
Optional Cost Effective RAID Controller (CERC) IDE RAID card.
Optional SCSI RAID solutions (when available).
Optional remote access card for remote systems management.
A single, 1.44-MB, 3.5-inch diskette drive.
One 230 W power supply.
Three system cooling fans and two power-supply cooling fans.
Serial connector for console redirection support (when available).
Systems management circuitry that monitors critical system voltages and temperatures. The systems management circuitry works in conjunction with the systems management software.
Your system supports the following operating systems:
Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Server
Microsoft Windows.NET Server (when available)
Red Hat Linux 9 or later
Power Protection Devices
Certain devices protect your system from the effects of problems such as power surges and power failures.
PDU — Uses circuit breakers to ensure that the AC current load does not exceed the PDU's rating.
Surge protector — Prevents voltage spikes, such as those that may occur during an electrical storm, from entering the system through the electrical outlet. Surge protectors do not provide protection from brownouts, which occur when the voltage drops more than 20 percent below the normal AC line voltage level.
Line conditioner — Maintains a system's AC power source voltage at a moderately constant level and provides protection from brownouts, but does not protect against a complete power loss.
UPS — Uses battery power to keep the system running when AC power is unavailable. The battery is charged by AC power while it is available so that after AC power is lost, the battery can provide power to the system for a limited amount of time—from 15 minutes to approximately an hour. A UPS that provides only 5 minutes of battery power allows you to shut down the system. Use surge protectors and PDUs with all universal power supplies, and ensure that the UPS is UL-safety approved.
Other Documents You May Need
The System 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 included with your rack solution describes how to install your system into a rack.
The Setting Up Your System document provides an overview of initially setting up your system.
The Installation and Troubleshooting Guide describes how to troubleshoot the system and install or replace system components.
Systems management software documentation describes the features, requirements, installation, and basic operation of the software.
Documentation for any components you purchased separately provides information 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 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 Installation and Troubleshooting Guide.
Dell Enterprise Training and Certification is available; see www.dell.com/training for more information. This service may not be offered in all locations.
