Dell PowerEdge 2850 User Manual

Dell™PowerEdge™2850SystemsUser'sGuide
System Overview
Using the Dell OpenManage Server Assistant
Using the System Setup Program
Technical Specifications
Using Console Redirection
Glossary
Model EMS
Notes, Notices, and Cautions
Abbreviations and Acronyms
For a complete list of abbreviations and acronyms, see the Glossary.
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Initial release: 1 May 2004
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Dell PowerEdge 2850 Specifications

General

Processor	Intel Xeon
Processor Speed	Up to 3.6 GHz
Chipset	Intel E7520
Memory	Up to 16GB DDR2
Network	Dual embedded Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet
Operating System Support	Microsoft Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server
RAID	PERC 4e/DC
Power Supply	Redundant
Form Factor	2U Rack
Storage	Up to 1.8TB (6 x 300GB SAS HDDs)

Summary

Technical Specifications

Processor

Details processor type, bus speed, and cache.

Memory

Covers memory architecture, sockets, capacities, and maximum RAM.

Drives

Specifies supported internal and external drive types.

Using Console Redirection

Hardware Requirements

Lists necessary hardware for console redirection.

Software Requirements

Outlines software prerequisites for console redirection.

Configuring the Host System

Steps to configure console redirection on the local system.

System Overview

Indicators on the Optional Bezel

Explains the function of blue and amber status indicators.

Front-Panel Features and Indicators

Identifies controls and indicators on the system's front panel.

System Features

Highlights key hardware and software capabilities of the system.

Using the Dell OpenManage Server Assistant

Starting the Server Assistant CD

Guide to launching the Server Assistant CD.

Using the Server Setup Program

Steps for configuring the system and installing the OS.

Using the System Setup Program

Entering the System Setup Program

How to access the system's BIOS setup utility.

System Security

Configuration options for system passwords and security.

System and Setup Password Features

Explains password protection for system access and setup.

Glossary