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General| Memory Slots | 8 DIMM slots |
|---|---|
| Form Factor | 2U Rack |
| Processor | Dual-Core or Quad-Core AMD Opteron |
| Memory | Up to 32GB DDR2 |
| Hard Drives | Up to 6 SAS or SATA |
| Maximum Internal Storage | Up to 6 TB |
| RAID Controller | PERC 5/i |
| Network Interface | Dual Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet |
| Operating System Support | Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server |
Details on system status messages displayed on the control panel LCD.
Guidance on how to resolve issues indicated by LCD status messages.
Information on system messages, their causes, and corrective actions.
Description of warning messages and user response requirements.
Information on alert messages generated by systems management software.
Overview of system and setup password security features.
Procedure for assigning and managing the system password.
Steps to delete or modify an existing system password.
Procedure for assigning and managing the setup password.
Procedure to disable forgotten system and setup passwords.
Instructions for installing, removing, and replacing hard drives.
Instructions for installing, removing, and replacing power supplies.
Instructions for installing and removing PCI Express expansion cards.
Guidelines and procedures for installing and removing system memory modules.
Instructions for installing, removing, and replacing system processors.
Instructions for installing and removing the system board.
Essential safety warnings and precautions before troubleshooting.
Steps to diagnose and resolve issues with the video subsystem.
Steps to diagnose and resolve keyboard functionality issues.
Steps to diagnose and resolve mouse functionality issues.
Troubleshooting steps for basic system input/output functions.
Steps to diagnose and resolve issues with serial I/O devices.
Steps to diagnose and resolve issues with USB devices.
Steps to diagnose and resolve Network Interface Controller (NIC) communication issues.
Procedures for troubleshooting systems that may have sustained physical damage.
Steps to diagnose and resolve issues related to the system battery.
Steps to diagnose and resolve issues with system power supplies.
Steps to diagnose and resolve system cooling issues.
Steps to diagnose and resolve issues with system fans.
Steps to diagnose and resolve system memory issues.
Steps to diagnose and resolve diskette drive issues.
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