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Dell™ PowerEdge™ 1855 Systems User's Guide 
System Overview
Using the System Setup Program
Technical Specifications
Glossary
Model BMX
 Notes, Notices, and Cautions
NOTE:
A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer.
NOTICE:
A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem.
CAUTION:
A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.
 Abbreviations and Acronyms
For a complete list of abbreviations and acronyms, see the Glossary.
Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
© 2005 Dell Inc. All rights reserved.
Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc. is strictly forbidden.
Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, PowerEdge, PowerConnect, and Dell OpenManage are trademarks of Dell Inc.; Intel is a registered trademark and Xeon is a
trademark of Intel Corporation; Microsoft, MS-DOS, and Windows are registered trademarks and Windows Server is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation; Red Hat is a registered
trademark of Red Hat, Inc.; UNIX is a registered trademark of The Open Group in the United States and other countries.
Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Dell Inc. disclaims any
proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own.
Initial release: 20 August 2004
Last revised: 30 June 2005

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  • Page 1: Abbreviations And Acronyms

    Red Hat, Inc.; UNIX is a registered trademark of The Open Group in the United States and other countries. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Dell Inc. disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own.

  • Page 2: Technical Specifications

    Back to Contents Page   Technical Specifications Dell™ PowerEdge™ 1855 Systems User's Guide    Server Module   Processor   Processor type ™ Up to two Intel® Xeon processors with a minimum clock speed of at least 2.8 GHz Front-side bus speed 800 MHz L2 cache At least 1 MB external cache  ...
  • Page 3 Height 31.038 cm (12.22 in) Width 42.519 cm (16.74 in) Depth 76.2 cm (30 in) Weight (maximum configuration) 129.274 kg (285 lb)   2100-Watt Power Supply Module  AC power supply (per power supply) Wattage 2100 W Voltage 170–264 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 15.8 A at 170 VAC, 9.9 A at 264 VAC Heat dissipation 3480 BTU/hr.
  • Page 4 Remote management Dedicated 10/100 RJ-45 (for integrated Ethernet remote access controller) Serial 9-pin, DTE, 16550-compatible Battery Module battery CR 2032 3.0-V lithium ion coin cell Physical Height 2.54 cm (1 in) Width 7.493 cm (2.95 in) Depth 26.03 cm (10.35 in) Weight (maximum configuration) 0.363 kg (.8 lb)  ...
  • Page 5 Weight (maximum configuration) 1.8 kg (4 lb)   Environmental    NOTE: For additional information about environmental measurements for specific system configurations, see www.dell.com/environmental_datasheets. The system is not for use in an office environment. Temperature Operating 10° to 35°C (50° to 95°F)   NOTE: Decrease the maximum temperature by 1°C  (1.8°F) per 300 m (985 ft) above 900 m (2955 ft).

  • Page 6: System Overview

    Back to Contents Page   System Overview Dell™ PowerEdge™ 1855 Systems User's Guide    System Status Features   Server Module Features   Back-Panel Features   KVM Modules   DRAC/MC Module Features   I/O Connectivity   System Features   Supported Operating Systems   Power Protection Devices   Other Documents You May Need   Obtaining Technical Assistance Your system can include up to ten server modules (or blades). Each server module functions as an individual server encompassing up to two microprocessors, up to two hot-pluggable hard drives, and up to six memory modules (see Figure 1-1).

  • Page 7: Server Module Features

     Table 1-1. System Status Features          Indicator Type Icon Indicator Indicator Code System power None Turns the system on and off. Press to turn on the system. Press and hold to turn off the system. Hold briefly button to perform a graceful shutdown of the server modules.  ...
  • Page 8 Table 1-2 provides information about the status indicators.  Table 1-2. Server Module Status Features          Indicator Icon Activity Indicator Code Indicator Server module power indicator Power is not available to the server module, the server module is not turned on, or the server module is installed incorrectly.

  • Page 9: Using Usb Diskette Or Usb Cd Drives

    Each server module has a USB port on the front of the server module, which allows you to connect a custom cable for a diskette drive or USB CD drive. The USB drives are used to configure the server module. NOTICE: The system only supports USB 1.1 drives designated by Dell for use with your system. The drive must be horizontal and level to operate properly. NOTE: If the drive must be designated as the boot drive, enter the System Setup Program and set the drive as first in the boot sequence (see "Using...

  • Page 10: Power Supply Indicator

     Figure 1-5. Back-Panel Features  Table 1-4. Back-Panel Features      Component Indicator Description Power supply modules Provide information about power status (see "Power Supply Indicator Codes"). Fan modules Provide information about status of the system fans (see "Fan Module Indicators"). KVM module Provides information about the KVM module (see "KVM Modules").

  • Page 11: Fan Module Indicators

    Indicator Icon Activity Indicator Code Indicator DC power Green The power supply is operational. indicator Fault indicator Amber The power supply is in a fault condition. The fault condition can result from either a failed power supply or a failed fan within the power supply. See your Installation and Troubleshooting Guide for more information. AC power present Green AC power is present at the power supply and the system is connected to an AC power source.

  • Page 12: Avocent Digital Access Kvm Switch Module

    NOTE: The ACI port can only be used to connect to ARI ports on Dell console switches. To connect to other types or brands of switches, including Avocent switches, you must connect to the switch's PS2 and video ports using the proprietary dongle provided with that switch.

  • Page 13: Kvm Switch Module

     Virtual Media – Using this feature, you can remotely map local drives on a management workstation to the server module, or boot a server ¡ module to a remote diskette, optical drive, or USB key. For example, you can remotely perform operating system installation, operating system recovery, BIOS updates, and other functions.

  • Page 14: Drac/Mc Module Features

    The DRAC/MC is a backup for the master DRAC/MC.       NOTE: For information on availability of dual (redundant) configurations for the DRAC/MC, see www.dell.com.   Green The DRAC/MC is active for system management.   Green The DRAC/MC is in special or manufacturing mode.

  • Page 15: Redundancy Support

    Otherwise, the module in bay 2 or bay 4 will be powered off if you perform a firmware upgrade procedure on the DRAC/MC, cause a DRAC/MC failover, or reset the DRAC/MC. See the current Dell Remote Access Controller/Modular Chassis User's Guide at support.dell.com for more information about configuring your DRAC/MC system.  ...

  • Page 16: Fibre Channel Pass-Through Module

    The PowerConnect 5316M Ethernet switch module is hot-pluggable. To provide connectivity into separate Ethernet networks, two switch modules can be installed in bays I/O 1 and I/O 2 (see Figure 1-5). I/O bays 3 and 4 require that you install a Gb Ethernet daughtercard in the server module. If redundancy is not required, you must install the switch module in I/O 1 bay.

  • Page 17: Fibre Channel Switch Module

    2 on the optional Infiniband HCA daughter card installed in a server module. To provide redundancy, both I/O bay 3 and I/O bay 4 must have Infiniband pass- through modules installed. NOTE: The Infiniband pass-through module uses small form factor 4x Infiniband connectors. To ensure proper functionality, only use Dell-provided cables for this module. NOTE: If you require service, technical support, or parts replacement for your Topspin Infiniband product, contact Topspin Support Services directly at 1- 800-499-1473 or through www.topspin.com.

  • Page 18: System Features

    NOTE: Connectors on the Gb pass-through module correspond directly to the server module number. For example, server module 5 is connected to port 5 on the Gb pass-through module.  Table 1-13. Gb Pass-Through Module Indicators         Indicator Type Activity Indicator Code Indicator Link indicator/activity Green/amber...

  • Page 19: Supported Operating Systems

    UPS is UL-safety approved.  Other Documents You May Need Dell continues to offer new types of connectivity modules for your system and provides documentation on how to set up and use them. The documentation for...

  • Page 20: Obtaining Technical Assistance

    If you do not understand a procedure in this guide or if the system does not perform as expected, see your Installation and Troubleshooting Guide. Dell Enterprise Training and Certification is available; see www.dell.com/training for more information. This service may not be offered in all locations.

  • Page 21: Using The System Setup Program

    Back to Contents Page   Using the System Setup Program Dell™ PowerEdge™ 1855 Systems User's Guide    Entering the System Setup Program   System Setup Options   System and Setup Password Features   Disabling a Forgotten Password   Acquiring the asset.com Utility   Baseboard Management Controller After you set up your system, run the System Setup program to familiarize yourself with your system configuration and optional settings. Record the information for future reference.

  • Page 22: Main Screen

    Main Screen When you enter the System Setup program, the main System Setup program screen appears (see Figure 2-1).  Figure 2-1. Main System Setup Program Screen Table 2-2 lists the options and descriptions for the information fields that appear on the main System Setup program screen. NOTE: The options for the System Setup program change based on the system configuration.

  • Page 23: Cpu Information Screen

      CPU Information Screen Table 2-3 lists the options and descriptions for the information fields that appear on the CPU Information screen.  Table 2-3. CPU Information Screen     Option Description Bus Speed Displays the bus speed of the processors. Logical Processor Displays when the processors support HyperThreading.

  • Page 24: System And Setup Password Features

    System Security Screen Table 2-6 lists the options and descriptions for the information fields that appear on the System Security screen.  Table 2-6. System Security Screen Options      Option Description System Displays the current status of your system's password security feature and allows you to assign and verify a new password. Password  ...

  • Page 25: Using Your System Password To Secure Your System

    When a system password is assigned, the setting shown for the System Password option is Enabled. If the setting shown for the Password Status is Unlocked, you can change the system password. If the Password Status option is Locked, you cannot change the system password. When the system password feature is disabled by a jumper setting, the system password is Disabled, and you cannot change or enter a new system password.

  • Page 26: Using The Setup Password

     Acquiring the asset.com Utility The asset.com utility is not located in the Service Mode section of the Dell OpenManage Server Assistant CD. To acquire this utility, use the Server Assistant CD to create a bootable diskette; the utility is then automatically created on that diskette. The asset.com utility will be available in the Service Mode section in...

  • Page 27: Baseboard Management Controller

     Baseboard Management Controller This section provides information regarding the BMC. For detailed information regarding the BMC, see the Dell OpenManage Baseboard Management Controller User's Guide and the Dell PowerConnect 5316M CLI Reference Guide.   IP Address-Related Items The following items apply to the BMC IP address:  The BMC IP address and the host port 1(the first one) IP address must be set to the same value.
  • Page 28 Back to Contents Page   Glossary Dell™ PowerEdge™ 1855 Systems User's Guide  This section defines or identifies technical terms, abbreviations, and acronyms used in your system documents. A — Ampere(s). AC — Alternating current. ACPI — Advanced Configuration and Power Interface. A standard interface for enabling the operating system to direct configuration and power management.
  • Page 29 DNS — Domain Name System. A method of translating Internet domain names, such as www.dell.com, into IP addresses, such as 143.166.83.200. DRAC/MC — Dell Remote Access Controller/ Modular Chassis is used to manage the modules within the system. DRAM — Dynamic random-access memory. A system's RAM is usually made up entirely of DRAM chips.
  • Page 30 KVM — Keyboard/video/mouse. KVM refers to a switch that allows selection of the system from which the video is displayed and for which the keyboard and mouse are used. LAN — Local area network. A LAN is usually confined to the same building or a few nearby buildings, with all equipment linked by wiring dedicated specifically to the LAN.
  • Page 31 — An I/O port used most often to connect a modem to your system. You can usually identify a serial port on your system by its 9-pin connector. service tag — A bar code label on the system used to identify it when you call Dell for technical support.
  • Page 32 Windows Powered — A Windows operating system designed for use on NAS systems. For NAS systems, the Windows Powered operating system is dedicated to file service for network clients. Windows Server 2003 — A set of Microsoft software technologies that enable software integration through the use of XML Web services. XML Web services are small reusable applications written in XML that allow data to be communicated between otherwise unconnected sources.

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