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Dell 6 series - User Manual

Dell 6 series
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Dell™ PowerEdge™ Expandable
RAID Controller (PERC) 6/i,
PERC 6/E and CERC 6/i
User’s Guide
Dell_PERC6.2_UG.book Page 1 Wednesday, June 24, 2009 6:08 PM

Table of Contents

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Summary

Safety Instructions

General Safety Precautions

Covers general safety, servicing, and handling of the product.

Electrostatic Discharge Protection

Explains how to prevent ESD damage to components.

Overview of PERC and CERC Controllers

Controller Descriptions and Architecture

Details controller types, PCI-E interface, and OS support.

RAID Concepts and Levels

Explains RAID, its levels, and terminology.

PERC 6 and CERC 6;i Controller Details

Controller Features and SMART Functionality

Highlights controller features and the SMART monitoring system.

Virtual Disk Initialization and Management

Covers virtual disk initialization, roaming, migration, and cache policies.

Fault Tolerance Mechanisms

Lists features providing fault tolerance like hot swapping and path support.

Hardware Installation and Configuration

Installing and Removing Controller Adapters

Step-by-step guide for installing and removing controller adapters.

Battery Backup Unit (TBBU) Installation and Management

Procedure for installing, transferring, and managing the TBBU.

Redundant Path Configuration

Configures redundant paths for enhanced reliability using multiple enclosures.

Driver Installation Procedures

Installing Drivers for Windows

Procedures for installing drivers on Windows systems during or after OS installation.

Installing Drivers for Linux and Solaris

Steps for installing drivers for Linux and Solaris operating systems.

Configuring and Managing RAID

RAID Configuration Utilities

Covers Dell OpenManage, SAS RAID Manager, and BIOS Utility for configuration.

Virtual and Physical Disk Management

Details setting up, initializing, and managing virtual and physical disks.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Error Messages and General Problems

Interprets BIOS error messages and addresses common system problems.

Physical Disk and SMART Error Resolution

Troubleshooting disk failures, rebuilds, and SMART errors.

Summary

Safety Instructions

General Safety Precautions

Covers general safety, servicing, and handling of the product.

Electrostatic Discharge Protection

Explains how to prevent ESD damage to components.

Overview of PERC and CERC Controllers

Controller Descriptions and Architecture

Details controller types, PCI-E interface, and OS support.

RAID Concepts and Levels

Explains RAID, its levels, and terminology.

PERC 6 and CERC 6;i Controller Details

Controller Features and SMART Functionality

Highlights controller features and the SMART monitoring system.

Virtual Disk Initialization and Management

Covers virtual disk initialization, roaming, migration, and cache policies.

Fault Tolerance Mechanisms

Lists features providing fault tolerance like hot swapping and path support.

Hardware Installation and Configuration

Installing and Removing Controller Adapters

Step-by-step guide for installing and removing controller adapters.

Battery Backup Unit (TBBU) Installation and Management

Procedure for installing, transferring, and managing the TBBU.

Redundant Path Configuration

Configures redundant paths for enhanced reliability using multiple enclosures.

Driver Installation Procedures

Installing Drivers for Windows

Procedures for installing drivers on Windows systems during or after OS installation.

Installing Drivers for Linux and Solaris

Steps for installing drivers for Linux and Solaris operating systems.

Configuring and Managing RAID

RAID Configuration Utilities

Covers Dell OpenManage, SAS RAID Manager, and BIOS Utility for configuration.

Virtual and Physical Disk Management

Details setting up, initializing, and managing virtual and physical disks.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Error Messages and General Problems

Interprets BIOS error messages and addresses common system problems.

Physical Disk and SMART Error Resolution

Troubleshooting disk failures, rebuilds, and SMART errors.

Dell 6 series Specifications

General IconGeneral
ProcessorIntel Core i5 or i7
GraphicsIntel HD Graphics
Display15.6-inch HD
Operating SystemWindows 7
Battery6-cell Lithium-Ion

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