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Dell UCS-51 - User Manual

Dell UCS-51
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Dell™ Serial-Attached SCSI 5/iR
Integrated and Adapter
User’s Guide
Model UCS-51
YD912bk1.book Page 1 Monday, April 2, 2007 4:39 PM

Table of Contents

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Summary

Safety Instructions

General Safety Precautions

Essential safety guidelines for using the system and avoiding potential damage.

System Safety Procedures

Steps to follow before working inside the computer system to prevent injury or shock.

Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Prevention

Measures to protect electronic components from static electricity damage.

Overview

Understanding RAID Technology

Explains RAID concepts for high performance and data availability.

RAID 0: Integrated Striping

Details on striping data across multiple disks for increased throughput.

RAID 1: Integrated Mirroring

Describes mirroring data for 100% data redundancy and reliability.

Hardware Installation

Installing the SAS 5;iR Adapter

Step-by-step guide for physically installing the SAS 5/iR adapter card.

Driver Installation

Creating Driver Media

Instructions for creating a driver diskette or similar media for installation.

Windows Driver Installation

Procedures for installing drivers during OS setup and on existing systems.

Linux Driver Installation

Steps to install drivers for Red Hat and SUSE Linux operating systems.

SAS 5;iR BIOS

POST Messages and Fault Codes

Explains BIOS POST messages and error codes for system status and diagnostics.

Configuration Utility Overview

Guide to starting, navigating, and using the controller's configuration utility.

Integrated RAID Configuration

Steps for configuring RAID virtual disks, including creating and managing.

Troubleshooting

General Problems and Solutions

Common issues with the controller and their suggested troubleshooting steps.

Physical Disk Issues

Troubleshooting specific problems related to physical disks, connections, and arrays.

Configuration Utility Errors

Explains error messages encountered within the configuration utility and their resolutions.

BIOS Error Messages

Lists and explains BIOS-related error messages and their meanings.

Updating the Firmware

Firmware Update Utility

Information on using the utility to update the controller's firmware.

Getting Help

Obtaining Technical Assistance

Procedures for getting help, including contacting Dell support and system diagnostics.

Online Support Resources

Details on accessing Dell's online help, websites, and email support services.

Dell Support Services

Information on training, orders, product information, and warranty returns.

Regulatory Notices

FCC Compliance (U.S.)

Notices and compliance information for the United States regarding FCC regulations.

Industry Canada Compliance

Notices and compliance information for Canada regarding Industry Canada regulations.

CE Compliance (European Union)

Compliance information for the European Union regarding CE directives.

Corporate Contact Details (Taiwan)

Contact information for Dell's certified entity in Taiwan.

Glossary

Index

Summary

Safety Instructions

General Safety Precautions

Essential safety guidelines for using the system and avoiding potential damage.

System Safety Procedures

Steps to follow before working inside the computer system to prevent injury or shock.

Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Prevention

Measures to protect electronic components from static electricity damage.

Overview

Understanding RAID Technology

Explains RAID concepts for high performance and data availability.

RAID 0: Integrated Striping

Details on striping data across multiple disks for increased throughput.

RAID 1: Integrated Mirroring

Describes mirroring data for 100% data redundancy and reliability.

Hardware Installation

Installing the SAS 5;iR Adapter

Step-by-step guide for physically installing the SAS 5/iR adapter card.

Driver Installation

Creating Driver Media

Instructions for creating a driver diskette or similar media for installation.

Windows Driver Installation

Procedures for installing drivers during OS setup and on existing systems.

Linux Driver Installation

Steps to install drivers for Red Hat and SUSE Linux operating systems.

SAS 5;iR BIOS

POST Messages and Fault Codes

Explains BIOS POST messages and error codes for system status and diagnostics.

Configuration Utility Overview

Guide to starting, navigating, and using the controller's configuration utility.

Integrated RAID Configuration

Steps for configuring RAID virtual disks, including creating and managing.

Troubleshooting

General Problems and Solutions

Common issues with the controller and their suggested troubleshooting steps.

Physical Disk Issues

Troubleshooting specific problems related to physical disks, connections, and arrays.

Configuration Utility Errors

Explains error messages encountered within the configuration utility and their resolutions.

BIOS Error Messages

Lists and explains BIOS-related error messages and their meanings.

Updating the Firmware

Firmware Update Utility

Information on using the utility to update the controller's firmware.

Getting Help

Obtaining Technical Assistance

Procedures for getting help, including contacting Dell support and system diagnostics.

Online Support Resources

Details on accessing Dell's online help, websites, and email support services.

Dell Support Services

Information on training, orders, product information, and warranty returns.

Regulatory Notices

FCC Compliance (U.S.)

Notices and compliance information for the United States regarding FCC regulations.

Industry Canada Compliance

Notices and compliance information for Canada regarding Industry Canada regulations.

CE Compliance (European Union)

Compliance information for the European Union regarding CE directives.

Corporate Contact Details (Taiwan)

Contact information for Dell's certified entity in Taiwan.

Glossary

Index

Dell UCS-51 Specifications

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BrandDell
ModelUCS-51
CategoryController
LanguageEnglish

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