Supported Operating Systems; Other Information You May Need - Dell PowerEdge 860 Getting Started With

• Two system cooling fans, one power-supply cooling fan, and one optional PCI fan for systems with
a SAS/RAID controller.
• Serial connector for console redirection support.
• Security features, including chassis-intrusion detection and keylock on the optional bezel.
• Systems management circuitry that monitors critical system voltages and temperatures, and works in
conjunction with the systems management software.
• Back-panel connectors include keyboard, video, mouse, serial, two USB, and two NIC connectors.
• Front-panel connectors include one VGA and two USB connectors. For more information about
specific features, see "Technical Specifications" on page 9.
The following software is included with your system:
• A System Setup program for quickly viewing and changing system configuration information. For more
information on this program, see "Using the System Setup Program" in the Hardware Owner's Manual.
• Enhanced security features, including a system password and a setup password, available through the
System Setup program.
• Video drivers for displaying many popular application programs in high-resolution modes.
• Systems management software and documentation CDs.

Supported Operating Systems

• Microsoft Windows Server
• Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition 64-Bit
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• Red Hat Enterprise Linux ES (versions 3 and 4) for Intel x86
• Red Hat Enterprise Linux ES (version 4) for Intel Extended Memory 64 Technology (Intel EM64T)
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• SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 9 (Service Pack 2 or later) for Intel EM64T
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• SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 for Intel EM64T

Other Information You May Need

CAUTION:
The Product Information Guide provides important safety and regulatory information. Warranty
information may be included within this document or as a separate document.
• The Rack Installation Instructions or Rack Installation Guide included with your rack solution
describes how to install your system into a rack.
• The Hardware Owner's Manual provides information about system features and describes how to
troubleshoot the system and install or replace system components. The Hardware Owner's Manual
is available on the CDs that came with your system or on support.dell.com.
• CDs included with your system provide documentation and tools for configuring and managing
your system.
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Getting Started With Your System
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