Dell™ PowerEdge™ 2800 Systems User's Guide System Overview Using the Dell OpenManage Server Assistant Using the System Setup Program Technical Specifications Using Console Redirection Glossary Model ECM 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.
Back to Contents Page Technical Specifications Dell™ PowerEdge™ 2800 Systems User's Guide Processor Processor type Up to two Intel® Xeon™ processors with a minimum clock speed of at least 2.8 GHz Front-side bus speed 800 MHz Internal cache at least 1 MB Expansion Bus Bus type PCI-X, PCIe, PCI Expansion slots PCI-X three full-height, full-length 3.
SCSI channels Two 68-pin U320 SCSI Video Video type ATI Radeon 7000-M video controller; VGA connectors Video memory 16 MB Power AC power supply (per power supply) Wattage 930 W Voltage 85–264 VAC, autoranging, 47–63 Hz, 13.32 A Heat dissipation 2697 BTU/hr maximum Maximum inrush current Under typical line conditions and over the entire system ambient operating range, the inrush current may reach 25 A per power supply for 10 ms or less. Batteries System battery CR 2032 3.
Back to Contents Page Using Console Redirection Dell™ PowerEdge™ 2800 Systems User's Guide Hardware Requirements Software Requirements Configuring the Host System Configuring the Client System Managing the Host System Remotely Configuring Special Key Functions Console redirection allows you to manage a host (local) system from a client (remote) system by redirecting keyboard input and text output through a serial port. You cannot redirect graphic output.
4. Configure the port with the following settings: l Set Bits per second. Console redirection supports only 9600, 19.2 K, 57.6 K, or 115.2 K bps. l l Set Data bits to 8. l Set Parity to None. l Set Stop bits to 1. l Set Flow control to Hardware. Click OK. Configuring the Terminal Settings 1. In HyperTerminal, click File, click Properties, and then click the Settings tab. 2. Ensure that the Function, arrow, and Ctrl keys act as field is set to Terminal Keys. 3.
NOTE: When creating macros in HyperTerminal, press before to signify that you are sending an escape sequence rather than escaping out of the dialog box. If you do not have this function, you must upgrade HyperTerminal. NOTE: Escape-sequence key combinations listed in Table B-1 are case-sensitive. For example, to generate the character you must press . Table B-1.
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Back to Contents Page System Overview Dell™ PowerEdge™ 2800 Systems User's Guide System Orientation Indicators on the Bezel Front-Panel Features and Indicators Back-Panel Features and Indicators Power Indicator Codes System Features Supported Operating Systems Power Protection Devices Other Documents You May Need Obtaining Technical Assistance This section describes the major hardware and software features of your system and provides information about the indicators on the system's front and back panels.
Figure 1-2 shows the controls, indicators, and connectors located behind the optional rack bezel on the system's front panel. Figure 1-2. Front-Panel Features and Indicators Table 1-2. Front-Panel LED Indicators, Buttons, and Connectors Indicator, Button, or Connector Icon Description Blue system status indicator Does not operate when the bezel is removed. The LCD display indicates the status. Amber system status indicator Does not operate when the bezel is removed.
Table 1-3 lists the drive indicator patterns. Different patterns are displayed as drive events occur in the system. For example, if a hard drive fails, the "drive failed" pattern appears. After the drive is selected for removal, the "drive being prepared for removal" pattern appears, followed by the "drive ready for insertion or removal" pattern. After the replacement drive is installed, the "drive being prepared for operation" pattern appears, followed by the "drive online" pattern.
Connecting External Devices When connecting external devices to your system, follow these guidelines: l Most devices must be connected to a specific connector and device drivers must be installed before the device operates properly. (Device drivers are normally included with your operating system software or with the device itself.) See the documentation that accompanied the device for specific installation and configuration instructions. l Always attach external devices while your system is turned off.
l A minimum of 256 MB of registered PC2-3200 DDR 2 400 SDRAM memory modules, upgradable to a maximum of 16 GB by installing combinations of 256MB, 512-MB, 1-GB, 2-GB, or 4-GB (when available) 2-way interleaving memory modules in the six memory module sockets on the system board. NOTE: Two-way interleaving is not supported in the 256-MB single memory module configuration. NOTE: The chip fail feature is only supported using x4 memory modules.
l Red Hat® Linux Enterprise Server AS and ES (version 3) l Red Hat Linux Enterprise AS and ES (version 2.1) l Novell® NetWare® 6.5 and 5.1 Power Protection Devices Certain devices protect your system from the effects of problems such as power surges and power failures. l PDU — Uses circuit breakers to ensure that the AC current load does not exceed the PDU's rating.
Back to Contents Page Using the Dell OpenManage Server Assistant Dell™ PowerEdge™ 2800 Systems User's Guide Starting the Server Assistant CD Using the Server Setup Program Updating Drivers and Utilities Using the Utility Partition The Dell OpenManage Server Assistant CD contains utilities, diagnostics, and drivers to help you configure your system. You begin the operating system installation with this CD if your operating system was not preinstalled on your system.
6. Run the program or specify the location to save the files. Using the Utility Partition The utility partition is a bootable partition on the hard drive that contains system configuration and diagnostic utilities. When you start the utility partition, it boots and provides an executable environment for the partition's utilities. To start the utility partition, turn on or reboot the system.
Back to Contents Page Using the System Setup Program Dell™ PowerEdge™ 2800 Systems User's Guide Entering the System Setup Program System Setup Options System and Setup Password Features Disabling a Forgotten Password Asset Tag Utility Baseboard Management Controller Configuration After you set up your system, run the System Setup program to familiarize yourself with your system configuration and optional settings. Record the information for future reference.
When you enter the System Setup program, the main System Setup program screen appears (see Figure 3-1). Figure 3-1. Main System Setup Program Screen Table 3-2 lists the options and descriptions for the information fields that appear on the main System Setup program screen. NOTE: The options for the System Setup program change based on the system configuration. NOTE: The System Setup program defaults are listed under their respective options, where applicable. Table 3-2.
Report Keyboard Errors (Report default) Enables or disables reporting of keyboard errors during the POST. Select Report for host systems that have keyboards attached. Select Do Not Report to suppress all error messages relating to the keyboard or keyboard controller during POST. This setting does not affect the operation of the keyboard itself if a keyboard is attached to the system. Asset Tag Displays the customer-programmable asset tag number for the system if an asset tag number has been assigned.
NOTE: Off and COM3 are not available options when Console Redirection is set to use Serial Port 1. Speaker (On default) Sets the integrated speaker On or Off. A change to this option takes effect immediately (rebooting the system is not required). System Security Screen Table 3-5 lists the options and descriptions for the information fields that appear on the System Security screen. Table 3-5.
After you press to exit the System Setup program, the Exit screen displays the following options: l Save Changes and Exit l Discard Changes and Exit l Return to Setup System and Setup Password Features NOTICE: The password features provide a basic level of security for the data on your system. If your data requires more security, use additional forms of protection, such as data encryption programs.
To leave the password security enabled: 1. Turn on or reboot your system by pressing . 2. Press . 3. Type your password and press . To disable the password security: 1. Turn on or reboot your system by pressing . 2. Press . When the Password Status option is set to Locked whenever you turn on your system or reboot your system by pressing , type your password and press at the prompt.
If Setup Password is set to Enabled, you must enter the correct setup password before you can modify most of the System Setup options. When you start the System Setup program, the program prompts you to enter a password.
Baseboard Management Controller Configuration The Baseboard Managment Controller (BMC) enables configuring, monitoring, and recovery of systems remotely.
Back to Contents Page Glossary Dell™ PowerEdge™ 2800 Systems User's Guide This section defines or identifies technical terms, abbreviations, and acronyms used in your system documents. A — Ampere(s). AC — Alternating current. ACPI — Advanced Configuration and Power Interface. A standard interface for enabling the operating system to direct configuration and power management. ambient temperature — The temperature of the area or room where the system is located. ANSI — American National Standards Institute.
DNS — Domain Name System. A method of translating Internet domain names, such as www.dell.com, into IP addresses, such as 143.166.83.200. DRAM — Dynamic random-access memory. A system's RAM is usually made up entirely of DRAM chips. DVD — Digital versatile disc. ECC — Error checking and correction. EEPROM — Electronically erasable programmable read-only memory. EMC — Electromagnetic compatibility. EMI — Electromagnetic interference. ERA — Embedded remote access.
LAN — Local area network. A LAN is usually confined to the same building or a few nearby buildings, with all equipment linked by wiring dedicated specifically to the LAN. lb — Pound(s). LCD — Liquid crystal display. LED — Light-emitting diode. An electronic device that lights up when a current is passed through it. Linux — A version of the UNIX® operating system that runs on a variety of hardware systems.
read-only file — A read-only file is one that you are prohibited from editing or deleting. ROM — Read-only memory. Your system contains some programs essential to its operation in ROM code. A ROM chip retains its contents even after you turn off your system. Examples of code in ROM include the program that initiates your system's boot routine and the POST. ROMB — RAID on motherboard. rpm — Revolutions per minute. RTC — Real-time clock. SATA — Serial Advanced Technology Attachment.
ZIF — Zero insertion force.
Back to Contents Page Dell™ PowerEdge™ 2800 Systems User's Guide 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. Abbreviations and Acronyms For a complete list of abbreviations and acronyms, see the Glossary.
