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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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.

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