Your system includes the following significant service and upgrade features:
2 x 5-character LCD for error messaging at system start-up.
Baseboard Management Controller (BMC), which monitors temperatures and voltages throughout the system and notifies you if the system overheats, if a system cooling fan malfunctions, or if a power supply fails. The BMC supports the industry-standard Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) specification.
Hot-pluggable cooling fans.
System diagnostics, which checks for hardware problems (if the system can boot).
System upgrade options are offered, including:
Additional processors
Additional system memory and memory riser cards
A second AC power supply to support hot-plug, redundant power operation
A variety of PCI, PCI-X, and PCIe expansion-card options (including RAID controller cards)
Remote access controller (RAC) for remote systems management
An integrated RAID controller that can be activated with an additional memory module, key, and battery
IDE optical drive
Diskette drive
Additional hard drives
Other Documents You May Need
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 how to set up your system.
The User's Guide provides information about system features and technical specifications.
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.
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.
