Getting Started With Your System 11
Complete the Operating System Setup
To install an operating system for the first time, see the installation and 
configuration documentation for your operating system. Be sure the 
operating system is installed before installing hardware or software not 
purchased with the system.
Supported Operating Systems
•Red Hat
®
 Enterprise Linux
®
 5.4 Standard edition (x86_64)
• Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.4 Standard edition (x86_32)
•SUSE
®
 Linux Enterprise Server 11 (x86_64)
•VMware
®
 ESX Server 4 Update 1
•Citrix
®
 XenServer™ Enterprise edition 5.
x
  NOTE: For the latest information on supported operating systems, 
see support.dell.com.
Other Information You May Need
  WARNING: See the safety and regulatory information that shipped with 
your system. Warranty information may be included within this document 
or as a separate document.
The Hardware Owner’s Manual provides information about system features 
and describes how to troubleshoot the system and install or replace system 
components. This document is available online at support.dell.com/manuals.
Dell systems management application documentation provides information 
about installing and using the systems management software. This document 
is available online at support.dell.com/manuals.
  NOTE: Always check for updates on support.dell.com/manuals and read 
the updates first because they often supersede information in other documents.