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Dell PowerEdge C6100 User Manual

Dell PowerEdge C6100
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Dell™ PowerEdge™ C6100
Systems
Hardware Owner’s
Manual
Regulatory Model XS23-TY3
book.book Page 1 Thursday, March 4, 2010 4:38 PM

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Dell PowerEdge C6100 Specifications

General IconGeneral
ProcessorIntel Xeon 5500/5600 series
MemoryUp to 192GB DDR3
StorageUp to 4 x 2.5" or 3.5" SAS/SATA HDDs or SSDs per node
NetworkDual-port Gigabit Ethernet per node
Power SupplyDual 1400W or 1100W power supplies
Expansion Slots1 x PCIe x16 slot per node

Summary

About Your System

System Features and Indicators

Details on accessing system features and understanding status indicators for front panel, back panel, NIC, power, and system boards.

POST Error Codes

Lists POST error codes, their causes, and corrective actions for system diagnostics and troubleshooting.

Other Information You May Need

Provides additional information resources, safety warnings, and notes for system operation and updates.

Using the System Setup Program

System Setup Overview and Navigation

Explains how to access and navigate the System Setup utility, including startup options and console redirection.

BIOS Configuration Categories

Details various BIOS configuration sections including AMIBIOS, Advanced, Boot, Security, Server, and System Management settings.

Exit Menu Options

Describes options for saving changes, discarding changes, and exiting the System Setup utility.

Installing System Components

Safety and Recommended Tools

Provides essential safety instructions and lists recommended tools for system component installation.

Internal Component Installation

Covers installation and removal procedures for key internal components like hard drives, power supplies, and processors.

Chassis and Infrastructure Installation

Details procedures for opening/closing the system, and installing/removing chassis components like fans, power boards, and backplanes.

Troubleshooting Your System

Safety and General Troubleshooting

Emphasizes safety precautions and provides initial checks for installation and general system problems.

Startup and Connectivity Problems

Addresses issues related to system startup failures, external connections, and video subsystem problems.

Component Troubleshooting

Guides on troubleshooting specific components like USB devices, NICs, memory, hard drives, and processors.

System-Level and Environmental Issues

Covers troubleshooting for wet systems, damaged systems, power supplies, and cooling problems.

Other System Component Issues

Addresses troubleshooting for storage controllers, expansion cards, and IRQ assignment conflicts.

Jumpers and Connectors

System Board Connectors

Provides information on system board connectors and their locations on the motherboard.

Backplane Connectors

Details the front and back view of backplane connectors for 3.5" and 2.5" drives.

Midplane Connectors

Illustrates and describes midplane connectors for 3.5" and 2.5" drive systems.

Interposer Extender Connectors

Shows the layout and description of connectors on the interposer extender.

Mezzanine Card Connectors

Details the connectors for SAS mezzanine cards.

Fan Controller Board Connectors

Illustrates the connectors on the fan controller board for system fans and front panels.

Jumper Settings

Explains jumper settings for system configuration and backplane options.

Getting Help

Contacting Dell

Provides information on how to contact Dell support for sales, technical assistance, and service.

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