About Your System; Other Information You May Need - Dell PowerEdge NM176 Hardware Owner's Manual

About Your System

This section describes the physical, firmware, and software interface features
that provide and ensure the essential functioning of your system. The
physical connectors on your system's front and back panels provide
convenient connectivity and system expansion capability. The system
firmware, applications, and operating systems monitor the system and
component status and alert you when a problem arises. System conditions
can be reported by any of the following:
• Front or back panel indicators
• System messages
• Diagnostic indicator codes
• Beep codes
• Warning messages
• Diagnostics messages
• Alert messages
This section describes each type of message, lists the possible causes, and
provides steps to resolve any problems indicated by a message. The system
indicators and features are illustrated in this section.

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 Guide and Rack Installation Instructions included
with your rack solution describe how to install your system into a rack.
• The Getting Started Guide provides an overview of system features, setting
up your system, and technical specifications.
• CDs included with your system provide documentation and tools for
configuring and managing your system.
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