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Dell PowerEdge 6850 User Manual

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Dell™ PowerEdge™ 6850 Systems User's Guide
System Overview
Using the Dell OpenManage Server Assistant
Using the System Setup Program
Technical Specifications
Using Console Redirection
Glossary
Model EMM
Notes, Notices, and Cautions
NOTE:
A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer.
NOTICE:
A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem.
CAUTION:
A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.

Abbreviations and Acronyms

For a complete list of abbreviations and acronyms, see the Glossary.
Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
© 2004 Dell Inc. All rights reserved.
Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc. is strictly forbidden.
Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, PowerEdge, and Dell OpenManage are trademarks of Dell Inc.; Intel is a registered trademark and Xeon is a trademark of Intel
Corporation; Microsoft, Windows, a n d MS-DOS are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation; Red Hat is a registered trademark of Red Hat, Inc.; UNIX is a registered
trademark of The Open Group in the United States and other countries.
Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Dell Inc. disclaims any
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December 2004     P/N F2332     Rev. A00

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  • Page 1: Abbreviations And Acronyms

    Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc. is strictly forbidden. Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, PowerEdge, and Dell OpenManage are trademarks of Dell Inc.; Intel is a registered trademark and Xeon is a trademark of Intel Corporation;...

  • Page 2: Technical Specifications

    Back to Contents Page   Technical Specifications Dell™ PowerEdge™ 6850 Systems User's Guide   Processor   Processor type up to four Intel® Xeon™ processors with a minimum  clock speed of at least 3.16 GHz Front-side bus speed 667 MHz Internal cache at least 1 MB   Expansion Bus  Bus type PCI-X and PCIe Expansion slots   ...
  • Page 3 70.10 cm (27.6 in) Weight (maximum configuration) 41.73 kg (92 lb)   Environmental    NOTE: For additional information about environmental measurements for specific system configurations, see www.dell.com/environmental_datasheets. Temperature Operating 10° to 35°C (50° to 95°F) Storage –40° to 65°C (–40° to 149°F) Relative humidity Operating 8% to 85% (noncondensing) with a maximum...

  • Page 4: Using Console Redirection

    Back to Contents Page   Using Console Redirection Dell™ PowerEdge™ 6850 Systems User's Guide   Hardware Requirements   Software Requirements   Configuring the Host System   Configuring the Client System   Managing the Host System Remotely   Configuring Special Key Functions Console redirection allows you to manage a host (local) system from a client (remote) system by redirecting keyboard input and text output through a serial port.

  • Page 5: Configuring The Terminal Settings

     Update firmware and BIOS (flash the system)  Run utilities on the utility partition NOTE: To run utilities on the host system's utility partition, you must have created the utility partition using Dell OpenManage™ Server Assistant  version 6.3.1 or later.  Configuring Special Key Functions Console redirection uses ANSI or VT 100/220 terminal emulation, which is limited to basic ASCII characters. Function keys, arrow keys, and control keys are not available in the ASCII character set, and most utilities require function keys and control keys for ordinary operations.
  • Page 6 emulation software. For example, 0x1b and <Esc> each represent the escape character. In HyperTerminal, you can create macros by selecting Key Macros from the View menu. You can assign a macro to almost any key for almost any key combination. Create a macro to represent each function key. Table B-1 lists the escape sequences that represent a special key or function.
  • Page 7 Key(s) Supported Sequence <Ctrl><Alt><Del> <Esc><R><Esc><r><Esc><R> (Reboot host system) <Alt><x> <Esc><X><X> <Ctrl><H> <Esc><Ctrl><H> <Ctrl><I> <Esc><Ctrl><I> <Ctrl><J> <Esc><Ctrl><J> <Ctrl><M> <Esc><Ctrl><M> <Ctrl><2> <Esc><Ctrl><2> Back to Contents Page  ...

  • Page 8: System Overview

    Back to Contents Page   System Overview Dell™ PowerEdge™ 6850 Systems User's Guide   Indicators on the Bezel   Front-Panel Features and Indicators   Back-Panel Features and Indicators   Power Indicator Codes   System Features   Supported Operating Systems   Power Protection Devices   Other Documents You May Need   Obtaining Technical Assistance This section describes the major hardware and software features of your system and provides information about the indicators on the system's front and back panels.
  • Page 9 Blue system status    Does not operate when the bezel is removed. The LCD display indicates the status. indicator Amber system    Does not operate when the bezel is removed. The LCD display indicates the status. status indicator LCD display   ...

  • Page 10: Back-Panel Features And Indicators

        Condition Indicator Pattern Identify drive The green power-on/fault indicator blinks four times per second. Drive being prepared for removal The green power-on/fault indicator blinks two times per second. Drive ready for insertion or removal Both drive indicators are off. Drive being prepared for operation The green power-on/fault indicator is on.

  • Page 11: System Features

    If you decide to upgrade your system by installing additional processors, you must order the processor upgrade kits from Dell. Not all versions of the Intel Xeon processor will work properly as additional processors. The upgrade kit from Dell contains the correct version of the processor and heat sink, as well as the instructions for performing the upgrade.

  • Page 12: Supported Operating Systems

     Two integrated Gigabit Ethernet NICs, capable of supporting 10-Mbps, 100-Mbps, and 1000-Mbps data rates.  Four USB 2.0-compliant connectors (two on the front and two on the back) capable of supporting a diskette drive, a CD-ROM drive, a keyboard, a mouse, or a USB flash drive.  Optional remote access controller (RAC) for remote systems management.

  • Page 13: Obtaining Technical Assistance

    If you do not understand a procedure in this guide or if the system does not perform as expected, see your Installation and Troubleshooting Guide. Dell Enterprise Training and Certification is available; see www.dell.com/training for more information. This service may not be offered in all locations.
  • Page 14 Server Assistant CD.  Starting the Server Assistant CD To configure your system and install your operating system, insert the Server Assistant CD, and turn on or reboot the system. The Dell OpenManage Server Assistant main screen appears.
  • Page 15   6. Run the program or specify the location to save the files.  Using the Utility Partition The utility partition is a bootable partition on the hard drive that contains system configuration and diagnostic utilities. When you start the utility partition, it boots and provides an executable environment for the partition's utilities.

  • Page 16: Using The System Setup Program

    Back to Contents Page   Using the System Setup Program Dell™ PowerEdge™ 6850 Systems User's Guide   Entering the System Setup Program   System Setup Options   System and Setup Password Features   Disabling a Forgotten Password   Asset Tag Utility   Baseboard Management Controller Configuration After you set up your system, run the System Setup program to familiarize yourself with your system configuration and optional settings. Record the information for future reference.
  • Page 17  Figure 3-1. Main System Setup Program Screen Table 3-2 lists the options and descriptions for the information fields that appear on the main System Setup program screen. NOTE: The options for the System Setup program change based on the system configuration. NOTE: The System Setup program defaults are listed under their respective options, where applicable.

  • Page 18: Cpu Information Screen

    Keyboard NumLock Determines whether your system starts up with the NumLock mode activated on 101- or 102-key keyboards (does not apply to 84-key (On default) keyboards). Report Keyboard Enables or disables reporting of keyboard errors during the POST. Select Report for host systems that have keyboards attached. Select Errors Do Not Report to suppress all error messages relating to the keyboard or keyboard controller during POST.

  • Page 19: System Security Screen

    NOTE: Off and COM3 are not available options when Console Redirection is set to use Serial Port 1. Speaker Sets the integrated speaker On or Off. A change to this option takes effect immediately (rebooting the system is not required). (On default)  ...

  • Page 20: System And Setup Password Features

     Save Changes and Exit  Discard Changes and Exit  Return to Setup  System and Setup Password Features NOTICE: The password features provide a basic level of security for the data on your system. If your data requires more security, use additional forms of protection, such as data encryption programs.

  • Page 21: Deleting Or Changing An Existing System Password

      1. Turn on or reboot your system by pressing <Ctrl><Alt><Del>.   2. Press <Enter>.   3. Type your password and press <Enter>. To disable the password security:   1. Turn on or reboot your system by pressing <Ctrl><Alt><Del>.   2.

  • Page 22: Disabling A Forgotten Password

      Creating the Asset Tag Utility Diskette   1. Insert the Dell OpenManage Server Assistant CD into the CD drive of a system running a Microsoft® Windows® operating system.   2. Insert a blank diskette into the system's diskette drive.

  • Page 23: Baseboard Management Controller Configuration

     Baseboard Management Controller Configuration The Baseboard Managment Controller (BMC) enables configuring, monitoring, and recovery of systems remotely. BMC provides the following features:  Uses the system's serial port and integrated NIC  Fault logging and SNMP alerting  Access to system event log and sensor status  Control of system functions including power on and off  Support is independent of the system's power or operating state  Provides text console redirection for system setup, text-based utilities, and operating system consoles...
  • Page 24 Back to Contents Page   Glossary Dell™ PowerEdge™ 6850 Systems User's Guide This section defines or identifies technical terms, abbreviations, and acronyms used in your system documents. A — Ampere(s). AC — Alternating current. ACPI — Advanced Configuration and Power Interface. A standard interface for enabling the operating system to direct configuration and power management.
  • Page 25 DNS — Domain Name System. A method of translating Internet domain names, such as www.dell.com, into IP addresses, such as 143.166.83.200. DRAM — Dynamic random-access memory. A system's RAM is usually made up entirely of DRAM chips. DVD — Digital versatile disc.
  • Page 26 LAN — Local area network. A LAN is usually confined to the same building or a few nearby buildings, with all equipment linked by wiring dedicated specifically to the LAN. lb — Pound(s). LCD — Liquid crystal display. LED — Light-emitting diode. An electronic device that lights up when a current is passed through it. Linux —...
  • Page 27 — An I/O port used most often to connect a modem to your system. You can usually identify a serial port on your system by its 9-pin connector. service tag — A bar code label on the system used to identify it when you call Dell for technical support.
  • Page 28 ZIF — Zero insertion force. Back to Contents Page  ...

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