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Dell 1955 Hardware Owner's Manual (160 pages)
Dell PowerEdge 1955 Servers: User Guide
Brand:
Dell
| Category:
Server
| Size: 8.98 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
3
1 About Your System
9
Other Information You May Need
9
System Overview
10
System Status Features
10
Server Module Features
12
Using USB Diskette or USB CD Drives
16
Hard-Drive Features
16
Back-Panel Features
18
Power Supply Indicator
19
Fan Module Indicators
21
KVM Modules
22
Avocent Analog KVM Switch Module
22
Avocent Digital Access KVM Switch Module
24
DRAC/MC Module
26
Important I/O Configuration Considerations
27
DRAC/MC Firmware Requirements
28
I/O Connectivity
28
Guidelines for Installing Connectivity Modules
28
Powerconnect 5316M Ethernet Switch Module
29
Fibre Channel Pass-Through Module
31
Fibre Channel Switch Module
32
Infiniband Pass-Through Module
32
Gb Ethernet Pass-Through Module
33
Server Module Messages
34
Warning Messages
40
Diagnostics Messages
40
Alert Messages
41
2 Using the System Setup Program
43
Entering the System Setup Program
43
Responding to Error Messages
43
Using the System Setup Program
44
System Setup Options
44
Main Screen
44
Memory Information Screen
47
CPU Information Screen
47
Integrated Devices Screen
48
Serial Communication Screen
49
System Security Screen
49
Exit Screen
50
System and Setup Password Features
51
Using the System Password
51
Using the Setup Password
53
Disabling a Forgotten Password
54
Acquiring the Asset.com Utility
54
Baseboard Management Controller Configuration
54
Entering the BMC Setup Module
55
BMC Setup Module Options
55
3 Installing System Options
57
Power Supply Modules
58
System Power Guidelines
58
Removing a Power Supply Module
58
Installing a Power Supply Module
59
Fan Modules
59
Removing a Fan
60
Installing a Fan
61
DRAC/MC Module
61
Removing a DRAC/MC Module
61
Installing a DRAC/MC Module
62
Important I/O Configuration Considerations
62
DRAC/MC Firmware Requirements
63
KVM Module
63
Removing a KVM Module
63
Installing a KVM Module
63
Tiering an Avocent Analog KVM Switch or Avocent Digital Access KVM Switch from a Analog KVM Switch
65
Tiering an Avocent Analog KVM Switch from a Dell Console Switch
68
Tiering an Avocent Digital Access KVM Switch from a Dell Console Switch
69
Chassis I/O Module
70
I/O Module Placements
71
Installing an I/O Module
72
Server Modules
73
Removing a Server Module
73
Installing a Server Module
74
Opening the Server Module
75
Closing the Server Module
76
Removing and Installing Server Module Components
77
Memory
77
General Memory Module Installation Guidelines
78
Memory Sparing
78
Memory Mirroring
79
Sample Memory Configurations
80
I/O Module Daughter Card
82
Activating the Integrated NIC TOE
84
Processors
84
Server Module Battery
88
Hard Drives
89
Removing a Hard Drive
90
Configuring the Boot Drive
91
Removing a Hard Drive from a Hard-Drive Carrier
91
Installing a Hard Drive into a Drive Carrier
91
Back-Panel Module Cage Assembly (Service-Only Procedure)
92
Removing the Back-Panel Module Cage Assembly
92
Installing the Back-Panel Module Cage Assembly
93
Chassis Control Panel Assembly (Service-Only Procedure)
94
Removing the Chassis Control Panel
94
Installing the Chassis Control Panel
95
Server Module Control Panel Assembly (Service-Only Procedure)
96
Removing the Server Module Control Panel
96
Installing the Server Module Control Panel
97
System Board (Service-Only Procedure)
98
Removing the System Board
98
Installing the System Board
99
4 Troubleshooting Your System
101
Safety First-For You and Your System
101
Start-Up Routine
101
Checking the Equipment
101
Troubleshooting External Connections
102
Troubleshooting the Video Subsystem
102
Troubleshooting the Keyboard
103
Troubleshooting the Mouse
104
Troubleshooting USB Devices
105
Responding to a Systems Management Alert Message
105
Troubleshooting a Wet System
106
Troubleshooting a Damaged System
107
Troubleshooting System Components
107
Troubleshooting Power Supply Modules
107
Troubleshooting Fan Modules
108
Troubleshooting the DRAC/MC Module
109
Troubleshooting a Network Switch Module
110
Troubleshooting Server Module Components
110
Inside the Server Module
111
Troubleshooting Server Module Memory
112
Troubleshooting Hard Drives
113
Troubleshooting Microprocessors
114
Troubleshooting the Server Module Board
114
Troubleshooting the Server Module Battery
115
5 Running System Diagnostics
117
Using Server Administrator Diagnostics
117
System Diagnostics Features
117
When to Use the System Diagnostics
118
Running the System Diagnostics
118
From the Utility Partition
118
From a USB Flash Drive
118
System Diagnostics Testing Options
119
Using the Advanced Testing Options
119
Error Messages
120
6 DIP Switch Settings and Connectors
121
DIP Switch Settings-A General Explanation
121
DIP Switches
121
Server Module Board DIP Switch
122
Server Module Board Connectors
123
Disabling a Forgotten Password
126
7 Getting Help
127
Technical Assistance
127
Online Services
127
Autotech Service
128
Automated Order-Status Service
128
Technical Support Service
128
Dell Enterprise Training and Certification
129
Problems with Your Order
129
Product Information
129
Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit
129
Before You Call
129
Contacting Dell
132
Glossary
149
Index
157
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Dell 1955 Information Update (58 pages)
Dell PowerEdge 1955 Servers: Supplementary Guide
Brand:
Dell
| Category:
Server
| Size: 1.41 MB
Table of Contents
Information Update
3
Notes, Notices, and Cautions
4
Server Module Board Dip Switch
6
System Diagnostics
7
System Setup Program Updates
8
Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server
15
Mise À Jour des Informations
19
Mises À Jour Apportées Au Programme de Configuration du Système
25
Aktuelle Informationen
27
Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server
39
Actualización de Información
51
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