Supported Operating Systems; Service Features; Power Protection Devices - Dell PowerEdge 2600 Service Manual

One integrated 10/100/1000 NIC, which provides an Ethernet interface.
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Embedded systems management circuitry that monitors operation of the system fans as well as critical system voltages and temperatures. The systems
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management circuitry works in conjunction with your systems management software.
Back-panel connectors including video, keyboard, mouse, two serial, one parallel, two USB, one NIC, and one optional embedded remote access Ethernet
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connector.
For more information about specific features, see
Software Features
The following software is included with your system:
A System Setup program for quickly viewing and changing system configuration information. For more information about this program, see
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Setup Program."
Enhanced security features, including a system password and a setup password, available through the System Setup program.
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System diagnostics for evaluating system components and devices. For information on using the system diagnostics, see
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Video drivers for displaying many application programs in high-resolution modes. For more information on drivers, see "Using the Dell OpenManage Server
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Assistant CD" in your User's Guide.
SCSI device drivers that allow the operating system to communicate with devices attached to the integrated SCSI subsystem. For more information on drivers,
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see "Installing and Configuring SCSI Drivers" in your User's Guide.
Systems management software and documentation.
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Optional solutions software for web hosting, caching, or load balancing. See your solutions software documentation for more information.
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Supported Operating Systems
Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Server family
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Windows NT® 4.0 Server family
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Red Hat Linux 7.3 or later
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Novell® NetWare 6.0
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Service Features
The system includes the following service features to make troubleshooting and repair easy and effective, in most cases without tools or service aids:
System diagnostics are available for downloading from the Dell Support website at support.dell.com.
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Systems management hardware and Server Administrator software, which monitor temperatures and voltages throughout the system and notify you if the system
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overheats, if a system cooling fan malfunctions, if a microprocessor overheats, or if a power supply or VRM fails. For information about the systems
management option, see your systems management software documentation.
The system simplifies removing and replacing components. You can replace microprocessors or memory modules without removing the system board. The
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SCSI backplane board and hard-drive carriers eliminate the extensive cabling and drive configuration usually required for a SCSI subsystem.
Power Protection Devices
Certain devices protect your system from the effects of problems such as power surges and power failures.
PDU — Uses circuit breakers to ensure that the AC current load does not exceed the PDU's rating.
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Surge protector — Prevents voltage spikes, such as those that may occur during an electrical storm, from entering the system through the electrical outlet. They
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do not protect against brownouts, which occur when the voltage drops more than 20 percent below the normal AC line voltage level.
Line conditioner — Maintains a system's AC power source voltage at a moderately constant level and provides protection from brownouts, but does not
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"Technical Specifications."
"Using the System
"Running the System Diagnostics."