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Chapter 1: F900 nodes...................................................................................................................5

About F900 nodes...............................................................................................................................................................5

Drive types............................................................................................................................................................................ 5

Unpack and verify components....................................................................................................................................... 5

Chapter 2: F900 node installation..................................................................................................6

Before you begin..................................................................................................................................................................6

Rail kit components for 2U systems............................................................................................................................... 6

Install the rails.......................................................................................................................................................................7

Secure the rail assemblies to the cabinet......................................................................................................................8

Install the system in the cabinet...................................................................................................................................... 8

Install the front bezel........................................................................................................................................................ 10

Connect and route cords and cables............................................................................................................................. 11

Node ports..................................................................................................................................................................... 12

Dell Switch configuration........................................................................................................................................... 12

Chapter 3: F900 node configuration.............................................................................................13

Configure the node............................................................................................................................................................13

Federal installations..................................................................................................................................................... 13

SmartLock compliance mode.................................................................................................................................... 13

Connect to the node using a serial cable............................................................................................................... 13

Run the configuration wizard.................................................................................................................................... 14

Updating node firmware............................................................................................................................................. 16

Licensing and remote support...................................................................................................................................16

Front panel LCD display....................................................................................................................................................16

Configure the Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller .......................................................................................19

Update the install database............................................................................................................................................. 19

Getting help........................................................................................................................................................................ 20

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