Other Information You May Need; Obtaining Technical Assistance; Installation And Configuration - Dell PowerEdge 2900 Getting Started Manual

• Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS and ES (version 4) for Intel Extended Memory 64 Technology
(Intel EM64T)
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• SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 9 for Intel EM64T
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• Novell NetWare

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.
• Release notes or readme files may be included to provide last-minute updates to the system or
documentation or advanced technical reference material intended for experienced users or
technicians.

Obtaining Technical Assistance

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

Installation and Configuration

CAUTION:
Before performing the following procedure, read and follow the safety instructions and important
regulatory information in your Product Information Guide.
This section describes the steps to set up your system for the first time. The illustrations that follow show
a rack-mounted system, but the installation procedure applies in large part to a stand-alone tower
system. In place of the rack installation in step 2, refer to the documentation included with your system
on installing the stabilizer feet on your system.
CAUTION:
Installing the feet on a stand-alone tower system is necessary to provide a stable foundation for the
system. Failure to install the feet poses the risk of having the system tip over, possibly causing bodily injury or
damage to the system.
CAUTION:
Whenever you need to lift the system, get others to assist you. To avoid injury, do not attempt to lift
the system by yourself.
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