Dell PowerVault DP500 driver and firmware
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Getting Started Guide - Page 4
... in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc. is strictly forbidden.
Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and PowerVault are trademarks of Dell Inc.; Intel and Xeon are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation in the U. S. and other countries; Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Server are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft...
Getting Started Guide - Page 5
... Features 5 Supported Operating Systems 7 Other Information You May Need 7 Obtaining Technical Assistance 7 Installation and Configuration 8
Install the Rails and System in a Rack 8 Connect the Keyboard, Mouse, and Monitor . . . . 9 Connect the Power 10 Install the Power Cord Retention Bracket . . . . . 11 Turn on the System 12 Install the Bezel 12 Complete the 0perating System Setup 13...
Getting Started Guide - Page 7
...GB, 2-GB, or 4-GB memory modules in the eight memory module sockets on the system board.
The system also features redundant memory, which provides memory sparing or memory mirroring. Either feature is available if eight identical memory modules are installed.
• Support for up to six 3.5-inch, internal hot-pluggable Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) or SATA hard drives without optional media bay, or...
Getting Started Guide - Page 8
...-length PCIe x8 lane slot.
• Dedicated slot for an integrated SAS host bus adapter or an optional RAID controller card with 256 MB of cache memory and a RAID battery. The internal channel supports up to six 3.5-inch SATA hard drives.
NOTE: System boot is not supported from an external device attached to a SAS or SCSI adapter, including SAS 5/E, PERC 5/E, or PERC 4e/DC. See support.dell...
Getting Started Guide - Page 9
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Supported Operating Systems
• Microsoft® Windows® Storage Server 2003 R2 Workgroup, Standard, and Enterprise x64 Editions with SP2
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...
Getting Started Guide - Page 10
... 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. Unpack your system and identify each item. Keep all shipping materials in case you need them later.
Install the Rails and System in a Rack...
Getting Started Guide - Page 13
Install the Power Cord Retention Bracket
Attach the power cord retention bracket on the right bend of the power supply handle. Bend the system power cable into a loop as shown in the illustration and attach to the bracket's cable clasp. Repeat the procedure for the second power supply. Plug the other end of the power cables into a grounded electrical outlet or...
Getting Started Guide - Page 14
Turn on the System
Turn on the system and monitor (optional). Press the power button on the system and the monitor. The power indicators should light. Adjust the monitor's controls until the displayed image is satisfactory.
Install the Bezel
Install the bezel (optional).
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Getting Started With Your System
Getting Started Guide - Page 15
... first time, see the Quick Installation Guide. Be sure the operating system is installed before installing hardware or software not purchased with the system.
Technical Specifications
Processor Processor type
Expansion Bus Bus type Expansion slots
Center riser: PCIe
Left riser PCI-X option:
PCIe option:
One or two Dual-Core Intel Xeon Processors 5000 Sequence.
PCI-X, PCIe
one half-height x8 lane...