Software Features - Dell PowerVault 715N User Manual

Two 64-bit dual in-line memory module (DIMM) slots, each supporting at least 128 megabytes (MB) of synchronous
dynamic random-access memory (SDRAM)
Four IDE hard drives connected to four IDE master channels in a software RAID configuration
162-watt power supply
System cooling fan and two power-supply cooling fans
Serial port used for console redirection
Two Intel 10/100 network interface controllers (NICs) with RJ-45 Ethernet ports
One 32-bit, 33 MHz low-profile peripheral component interconnect (PCI) slot

Software Features

The following software is included with your Dell system:
Microsoft® Windows® Powered operating system with Service Pack 2.
Microsoft Server Appliance (SA) kit.
Services for UNIX®, Novell® NetWare®, and Macintosh (integrated on the Microsoft Windows Powered operating
system).
Protocol support for TCP/IP, DHCP (client support), DNS (client support), NIS (client support), IPX, IPV6.
First Time Configuration support through DHCP, Dell OpenManage™ Kick-Start, or RAS serial connection (setup
through serial connection in non-DHCP environments).
Disk management through Dell OpenManage Array Manager.
Network backup support for VERITAS™ Backup Exec™ version 8.5 or later and Computer Associates® ARCserve®
2000.
Local backup support for VERITAS Backup Exec version 8.5 or later and Windows NT®/2000 Backup.
Dell ActiveArchive™ snapshot software.
A BIOS Setup utility for quickly viewing and changing the system configuration information. For more information
about this program, see
Diagnostics for evaluating your system's components and devices. For information about using the system
diagnostics, see your Installation and Troubleshooting Guide.
Options at Boot Time
Normally, the system boots fully on its own with no intervention. However, if you want to update or make changes to the
BIOS, run diagnostics, or reinstall the system image, use the Function Select menu. To access the Function Select
menu, you must connect a client system to the appliance through console redirection. See the Administrator's Guide for
information about console redirection. When the appliance boots, press <F2> (or <Esc><2> if running Windows 2000
prior to Service Pack 2) when the screen displays the following message:
Press F2 to enter the Function Select Menu
The following options are available:
Normal Boot — sets the system to boot from disks 0 and 1, which is the default.
Recovery Boot — boots the system from Disks 2 and 3. The disks contain a mirrored operating system image with
preinstalled default settings. The restored image uses the default settings as they were when you received your
system. See your Administrator's Guide for more information about how to perform a recovery boot.
Reinstallation — enables the appliance to boot from the appliance's reinstallation console, which is installed on the
client system. This operation can destroy all operating system data on your system. To perform this type of
recovery, use a crossover cable and null modem serial cable to connect directly to the system that is not on the
"Using the BIOS Setup Utility."