Introduction - Dell PowerEdge 4200 Installation And Troubleshooting Manual

Chapter 1

Introduction

D
ell ® PowerEdge ® 4200 systems are high-speed,
upgradable servers that offers a number of significant ser-
vice and upgrade features.
The Dell PowerEdge 4200 systems' service features
make troubleshooting easy and effective. Every system
includes CD-based Dell diagnostics software for diag-
nosing system problems if the system can boot. The
embedded server management hardware monitors tem-
peratures and voltages throughout the system and notifies
you if the system overheats or if one of the system cool-
ing fans malfunctions. If the system has an optional
power supply paralleling board and redundant power
supplies, the server management hardware also monitors
the status of the power supplies.
The Dell PowerEdge 4200 systems' chassis simplifies
removing and replacing computer components. Processor
and memory upgrades can be performed without remov-
ing the system board. The Dell-designed small computer
system interface (SCSI) backplane board and hard-disk
drive carriers eliminate the extensive cabling and drive
configuration usually required for a SCSI subsystem. The
plastic drive rails attached to devices mounted in the
external drive bays allow you to remove devices without
removing a single screw.
Among the many upgrade options offered for the Dell
PowerEdge 4200 systems are a secondary micro-
processor, additional main memory, a variety of
expansion-card options (including the Dell PowerEdge
Expandable RAID Controller host adapter), and addi-
tional SCSI CD-ROM, tape, and hard-disk drives.
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