Dell PowerEdge 4400 User Manual
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Preface: Dell™ PowerEdge™ 4400 Systems User's Guide
About This Guide
This guide is intended for anyone who uses the Dell PowerEdge 4400 computer systems. The guide can be used by both first-time and
experienced computer users who want to learn about the features and operation of the systems or who want to upgrade their computers. The
sections are summarized as follows:
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Introduction
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— Overview of system features, description of indicators on the front panel, and general discussion of connecting external
devices to the system back panel
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Using the Dell OpenManage Server Assistant CD
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— Instructions on using the utilities, diagnostics, and online documentation, and
installing video drivers for the operating system
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Installing and Configuring SCSI Drivers
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— Requirements for small computer system interface (SCSI) device drivers (if any) for a particular
system configuration or operating system
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Using the System Setup Program
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— Configuration changes to the system and password features
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Using the Resource Configuration Utility
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— Configuration changes required whenever a Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI)
expansion card is added, removed, or repositioned in the computer, or when the memory size or settings for one of the integrated devices is
changed
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Technical Specifications
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— Technical specifications of the PowerEdge 4400 systems
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I/O Ports and Connectors
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— Ports and connectors on the back panel of the PowerEdge 4400 systems
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Maintaining the System
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— Preventive maintenance procedures for the computer system
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Regulatory Notices
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— Regulatory agencies that have tested and approved PowerEdge 4400 systems
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Warranty, Return Policy, and Year 2000 Statement of Compliance
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— Warranty and return policy for PowerEdge 4400 systems and year
2000 compliance for Dell-branded hardware products
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Glossary
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— Definitions of terms, acronyms, and abbreviations used in this guide
Warranty and Return Policy Information
Dell Computer Corporation ("Dell") manufactures its hardware products from parts and components that are new or equivalent to new in
accordance with industry-standard practices. For information about the Dell warranty for your system, see "
Warranty, Return Policy, and Year 2000
Statement of Compliance
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Other Documents You May Need
In addition to this User’s Guide, the following documentation is included with your system:
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The Installation and Troubleshooting Guide provides instructions for installing system hardware and includes troubleshooting and
diagnostic procedures for testing your computer system.
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The HP OpenView Network Node Manager Special Edition 1.1 With Dell OpenManage 3.1 User’s Guide describes the alert messages
issued by the optional server management software.
You may also have one or more of the following documents:
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Operating system documentation is included with the system if you ordered the operating system software from Dell. This documentation
describes how to install (if necessary), configure, and use the operating system software.
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The Dell PowerEdge 4400 rack installation documentation provides detailed instructions for installing the system in a rack.
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Documentation is included with any options you purchase separately from the system. This documentation includes information that you need
to configure and install these options in your Dell computer.
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Technical information files
—sometimes called "readme" files—may be installed on the hard-disk drive to provide last-minute updates about