Dell PowerEdge 1655MC - Manual (Page 9)

l System diagnostics for evaluating system components and devices. For information about using diagnostics, see "Running System Diagnostics" in your
Installation and Troubleshooting Guide.
l Video drivers for displaying many application programs in high-resolution modes. For more information about drivers, see " Using the Dell OpenManage
Server Assistant CD ."
l Systems management software and documentation. Systems management software is used to manage and monitor each individual server module as
well as the system as a whole including all of the server modules, network switch modules, power supplies, and fans. Systems management software
manages the system locally and remotely on a network. Dell recommends that you use the systems management software provided with this system.
l Optional solutions software for Web hosting, caching, or load balancing. See your solutions software documentation for more information.
Supported Operating Systems
l Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Server and Advanced Server
l Windows.NET Server family
l Red Hat Linux Professional 7.3
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.
l Surge protector — Prevents voltage spikes, such as those that may occur during an electrical storm, from entering the system through the electrical
outlet. They do not protect against brownouts, which occur when the voltage drops more than 20 percent below the normal AC line voltage level.
l Line conditioner — Maintains a system's AC power source voltage at a moderately constant level and provides protection from brownouts, but does not
protect against a complete power loss.
l UPS — Uses battery power to keep the system running when AC power is unavailable. The battery is charged by AC power while it is available so that
after AC power is lost, the battery can provide power to the system for a limited amount of time—from 15 minutes to approximately an hour. A UPS that
provides only 5 minutes of battery power allows you to shutdown the system. Use surge protectors and PDUs with all universal power supplies, and
ensure that the UPS is UL-safety approved.
Other Documents You May Need
l The Rack Installation Guide included with your rack solution describes how to install your system into a rack.
l The Setting Up Your System document provides an overview of initially setting up your system.
l The Installation and Troubleshooting Guide describes how to troubleshoot the system and install or replace system components.
l Systems management software documentation describes the features, requirements, installation, and basic operation of the software.
l Operating system documentation describes how to install (if necessary), configure, and use the operating system software.
l Other documentation included on the CDs that came with your system describing the use of advanced system features.
l Documentation for any components you purchased separately provides information to configure and install these options.
l Updates are sometimes included with the system to describe changes to the system, software, and/or documentation.
l 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 Installation and Troubleshooting Guide.
Dell Enterprise Training and Certification is available; see www.dell.com/training for more information. This service may not be offered in all locations.
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The System Information Guide provides important safety and regulatory information. Warranty information may be included within this document or as a
separate document.
NOTE: Always read the updates first because they often supersede information in other documents.