Dell PowerEdge 2970 - Manual (Page 7)

Getting Started With Your System
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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 Rack Installation Guide or Rack Installation Instructions included with your rack solution
describes how to install your system into a rack.
• 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.
• 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.
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.
Installation and Configuration
CAUTION:
Before performing the following procedure, read and follow the safety instructions and important
regulatory information in your Product Information Guide.
This section describes the steps to set up your system for the first time.