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Page 3 Use the following safety guidelines to help protect your computer system from poten- tial damage and to ensure your own personal safety. As you use your computer system, observe the following safety guidelines: Be sure your monitor and attached peripherals are electrically rated to operate with the AC power available in your location.
Page 4 Position your system so that the monitor and keyboard are directly in front of you as you work. Special shelves are available (from Dell and other sources) to help you correctly position your keyboard.
Page 5 When you disconnect a cable from your system, pull on its connector or on its strain- relief loop, not on the cable itself. Some cables have a connector with locking tabs; if you are disconnecting this type of cable, press in on the locking tabs before discon- necting the cable.
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Page 7: System Features
This guide is intended for anyone who uses the Dell PowerEdge 6350 computer sys- tem. The guide can be used by both first-time and experienced computer users who want to learn about the features and operation of the systems or who want to upgrade their systems.
Page 8: Software
Dell PowerEdge 6350 systems. Appendix E, “Warranty, Return Policy, and Year 2000 Statement of Compliance,” describes the warranty and return policy for Dell PowerEdge 6350 systems. It also provides information about year 2000 compliance of Dell-branded hardware products.
Page 9 The following subsections list notational conventions used in this document. Throughout this guide, there may be blocks of text printed in bold type or in italic type. These blocks are warnings, cautions, and notes, and they are used as follows: NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your system.
Page 10 Syntax lines consist of a command and all its possible parameters. Commands are presented in lowercase bold; variable parameters (those for which you sub- stitute a value) are presented in lowercase italics; constant parameters are presented in lowercase bold. The brackets indicate items that are optional. Example: del [ drive :] [ path ] filename [/p] Command lines consist of a command and may include one or more of the com- mand’s possible parameters.
Page 11: Table Of Contents
Assigning and Deleting an Asset Tag Number ..... 2-6 Dell-Installed Windows NT Server 4.0 or IntranetWare 4.11....3-1 Customer-Installed Windows NT Server 4.0 or IntranetWare 4.11 .
Page 12 Installing the Dell-Supplied Novell Patches and Support Pack 5 ..3-19 Dell-Provided IntranetWare 4.11....... 3-19 IntranetWare 4.11 From Sources Other Than Dell .
Page 13 OS Install Mode ..........4-6 Processors 1, 2, 3 and 4.
Page 14 Maintain System Configuration Diskette ......5-6 Exit From This Utility ..........5-6 Advanced Menu .
Page 15 “Total Satisfaction” Return Policy (U.S. and Canada Only) ....E-3 Year 2000 Statement of Compliance for Dell-Branded Hardware Products ..E-4 Previous Products .
Page 16 Figure 1-1. Front Panel ......... . . 1-5 Figure 1-2.
Page 17 The PowerEdge 6350 provides a robust, reliable, rack- optimized platform on which large corporate customers can deploy their mission-critical applications.
Page 18 The upgrade kit from Dell contains the correct version of the microprocessor for use as an additional microprocessor, as well as instructions for performing the upgrade. The additional microprocessors must have the same internal operating frequency and cache size as the initial microprocessors.
Page 19 Diagnostics for evaluating your system’s components and devices. For informa- tion on using the system diagnostics, see Chapter 2, “Using the Dell Server Assistant CD” in this User’s Guide or see Chapter 5, “Running the Dell Diagnos- tics,” in your Installation and Troubleshooting Guide .
Page 20 The green hard-disk drive activity indicator lights up when data is being trans- ferred to or from the hard-disk drive. The amber hard-disk drive failure indicator blinks if a hard-disk drive failure is detected. See the Dell PowerEdge 6350 Installation and Troubleshooting Guide for more information. Dell PowerEdge 6350 Systems User’s Guide...
Page 21 hard-disk drive status indicator fan/temperature status indicator power supply output status indicator )LJXUH )URQW 3DQHO Introduction...
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Page 23 hard-disk drive failure indicator hard-disk drive activity indicator hard-disk drive online indicator )LJXUH +RW3OXJJDEOH +DUG'LVN 'ULYH ,QGLFDWRUV You can connect various external devices, such as a mouse and printer, to the I/O ports and connectors on the system’s back panel. The system BIOS detects the pres- ence of external devices when you boot or reboot your system.
Page 24: Getting Help
If at any time you don’t understand a procedure described in this guide, or if your sys- tem does not perform as expected, Dell provides a number of tools to help you. For more information on these help tools, see Chapter 12, “Getting Help,” in your Installa- tion and Troubleshooting Guide .
Page 25 Dell Server Assistant CD. The system must be running to insert the Dell Server Assistant CD. To boot from the CD, insert it into the PowerEdge 6350 system’s CD-ROM drive and press <Ctrl><Alt><Del>.
Page 26 Dell has installed the utility partition on your hard-disk drive; however, reinstalling the utility partition and/or its contents may be necessary if the version installed by Dell becomes damaged or is removed from the hard-disk drive. You can reinstall the utility partition and/or its contents using the Dell Server Assistant CD.
Page 27 Table 2-1 provides a sample list and explanation of the options on the utility partition menu even when the Dell Server Assistant CD is not in the CD-ROM drive. The options displayed on your system may vary depending on the configuration.
Page 28 The system diagnostics can be run from the utility partition or from a diskette, but not from the Dell Server Assistant CD. From the Utility Partition menu, select Run Sys- tem Utilities and then select Run System Diagnostics. To run the diagnostics from a diskette, select Create Diagnostics Diskette from the Utility Partition menu.
Page 29 NOTE: Video drivers must be reinstalled after every installation of Windows NT 4.0 Service Pack 3. Select the Create Diskettes category from the Dell Server Assistant main menu, and create a diskette of software drivers for Windows NT 4.0 to keep as a backup. After...
Page 30 To delete the asset tag number without assigning a new one, type asset /d and press <Enter>. Table 2-2 lists the command-line options you can use with the Asset Tag utility. To use one of these options, type asset and a space followed by the option. Dell PowerEdge 6350 Systems User’s Guide...
Page 31 7DEOH $VVHW 7DJ &RPPDQG/LQH 2SWLRQV $VVHW 7DJ 2SWLRQ 'HVFULSWLRQ Deletes the asset tag number Displays the Asset Tag utility help screen Using the Dell Server Assistant CD...
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Page 33 If Windows NT or IntranetWare was factory-installed by Dell, all of the SCSI drivers required by the PowerEdge 6350 system are preinstalled. You do not need to use the procedures in this chapter unless you need to reinstall the drivers at a later date.
Page 34: Configure/View Host Adapter Settings
Adaptec 78 xx series of SCSI controllers, and all use the 78 xx series of SCSI device drivers provided by Dell. The Adaptec SCSI basic input/output system (BIOS), which is stored in your computer system’s flash memory or on the AHA-2940U2W SCSI controller card, links these SCSI device drivers to the AIC-7890 and AIC-7860 SCSI controller chips or the optional AHA-2940U2W SCSI controller card.
Page 35 Select Configure/View Host Adapter Settings to display the current settings for the SCSI bus interface, boot device options, SCSI device/configuration, and advanced host adapter. Before changing the settings, review the list of settings in Table 3-1 and the descriptions of the settings in the subsections that follow Table 3-1. To access the SCSI disk utilities, select SCSI Disk Utilities from the menu that appears when you start SCSI Select .
Page 36: Scsi Bus Interface Definitions
Initiate Wide Negotiation — Send Start Unit — BIOS Multiple LUN Support — Include in BIOS Scan — NOTE: For the full name of an abbreviation or acronym used in this table, see the Glossary. Dell PowerEdge 6350 Systems User’s Guide...
Page 37: Advanced Host Adapter Settings
Host Adapter SCSI ID — This option sets the host adapter’s SCSI ID. The default setting is 7 , which allows the host adapter to support narrow SCSI devices in addi- tion to wide SCSI devices. Dell recommends that you leave the host adapter set to SCSI ID 7 .
Page 38 If the host adapter is set so that it does not negotiate for synchronous data trans- fer, the maximum synchronous transfer rate is the maximum rate that the host adapter accepts from the device during negotiation. (This is standard SCSI protocol.) Dell PowerEdge 6350 Systems User’s Guide...
Page 39 BIOS scans this device during system start-up. The default for AIC-7890 and 2940U2W host adapters is Yes. Advanced Host Adapter settings should not be changed unless absolutely neces- sary. These values are set by Dell, and changing them may cause conflicts with the SCSI devices. Installing and Configuring SCSI Drivers...
Page 40 Multiple LUN Support — This option determines whether your system sup- ports booting from a SCSI device that has multiple LUNs. The default for the AIC-7860 host adapter is Disabled. Enable this option if your boot device has multiple LUNs. Dell PowerEdge 6350 Systems User’s Guide...
Page 41: Removing A Host Adapter
If you have an optional RAID controller, you will also be using the pedge.sys file, the Windows NT driver for the RAID controller. Depending upon the RAID controller you have, the driver may be on the Dell Server Assistant CD or on a separate diskette included with the shipment.
Page 42 To install the SCSI drivers at the same time you are installing Windows NT, use the following procedure: If you have not already done so, use the Dell Server Assistant CD to create the Windows NT SCSI and video controller drivers diskette.
Page 43 12. When you are prompted to install the RAID controllers, use the RAID driver dis- kette you created for Windows NT from the Dell Server Assistant CD. 13. Click Yes when prompted to restart the system, and remove the diskette from the diskette drive.
Page 44 Windows NT dynamically detects the absence or presence of host adapter hardware, and no problems should arise if you leave the existing device driver installed. You can remove the device driver later, after you have successfully rebooted Windows NT. 3-12 Dell PowerEdge 6350 Systems User’s Guide...
Page 45: Creating The Intranetware 4.11 Driver Diskettes
Look specifically for conflicts with parts of the existing system configuration that are not being changed. If you cannot determine the source of the error, contact Dell for assistance. See Chap- ter 12, “Getting Help,” in the Installation and Troubleshooting Guide for instructions on contacting Dell for technical assistance.
Page 46 If you have an optional RAID controller, you will also be using the pedge4x.ham file, the IntranetWare driver for the RAID controller. Depending upon the RAID controller you have, the driver may be on the Dell Server Assistant CD or on a separate diskette included with the shipment.
Page 47 You do not need to create a utility partition if you are installing IntranetWare on your system for the first time. Dell shipped your system with the utility partition already created on the hard-disk drive; you can proceed to create the primary MS-DOS parti- tion on the drive.
Page 48: Time
DOS partition. When prompted, type y and press <Enter> to proceed with the format. From the Dell IntranetWare Support Menu, type 3 to select Copy DOS system files to hard-drive. Read the message that appears and type y to continue.
Page 49 <Enter> to continue. A list of drivers on the dis- kette appears. NOTE: If you have not already created this diskette, refer to the Dell Server Assis- tant CD. 18. Select the aic78u2.ham driver and press <Enter>. The driver is copied to the hard-disk drive.
Page 50 34. Write down all slot numbers that are listed and press <Esc> to clear the com- mand line. Press <Alt><Esc> to return to the installation screen. 35. Enter the appropriate values for the configuration parameters, including the slot number for the network adapter, pressing <Enter> after each entry. 3-18 Dell PowerEdge 6350 Systems User’s Guide...
Page 51 The following paragraphs provide instructions for installing IntranetWare patches and Support Pack 5. 'HOO3URYLGHG ,QWUDQHW:DUH If you purchased IntranetWare from Dell, the required Novell patches (including the lat- est revision of the IntranetWare Support Pack recommended by Dell) are provided on the Dell IntranetWare Support CD.
Page 52 10. Remove the Dell IntranetWare Support CD. 11. Reboot the server. ,QWUDQHW:DUH )URP 6RXUFHV 2WKHU 7KDQ 'HOO If you purchased IntranetWare 4.11 from a source other than Dell, you must apply the IntranetWare Support Pack version 4 or later before IntranetWare SMP can be installed.
Page 53: Additional Information
Select Yes and press <Enter>. A message screen appears. Press <Enter> to continue and then <Alt><Esc> to exit to the console prompt. Type down to down the server and then exit to exit to MS-DOS. Reboot the system to enable SMP support. The startup.ncf and autoexec.ncf files contain a set of commands that are executed during the boot routine.
Page 54 The Read After Write Verify option (menu option 2) is set to Hardware Level by default. This option cannot be specified in the startup.ncf or autoexec.ncf file. The available options are defined in Table 3-3. 3-22 Dell PowerEdge 6350 Systems User’s Guide...
Page 55 “Yes, Tested and Approved”) from a vendor, connect it to your system or host adapter, partition it, and create a volume without any compatibility concerns. NOTE: Dell recommends using only Dell-tested drives. Adaptec’s aic78u2.ham driver module is flexible enough to allow you to connect SCSI drives that are tested and approved for IntranetWare, as well as standard SCSI drives, to a single host adapter.
Page 56 Enter the number and volume name of the CD at the command line: cd mount [ number ] [ name ] The CD-ROM drive is now ready to be accessed as a volume. 3-24 Dell PowerEdge 6350 Systems User’s Guide...
Page 57 The Adaptec 78 xx SCSI bus-mastering firmware increases the SCSI performance of the Adaptec 78 xx series host adapters under multitasking environments. The firm- ware uses a paging mechanism to handle up to 255 SCSI commands simultaneously. The sequencer can simultaneously manage up to 32 tagged, or 2 nontagged, SCSI commands for each SCSI device, up to a limit of 255 SCSI commands.
Page 58 206 Invalid ‘fixed_disk’ setting, use ‘off’ You can only enter off for this option (fixed_disk=off). 208 SCSI present but not enabled/configured for PCI A host adapter is present, but its bus or device entry has not been enabled. 3-26 Dell PowerEdge 6350 Systems User’s Guide...
Page 59 If you are unsure of any of this information, see the Manufacturing Test Report that was shipped with your sys- tem. You can access the Manufacturing Test Report in the Dell Accessories folder. Using the System Setup Program...
Page 60 The box on the upper-right half of both screens displays help information for the category with a currently highlighted field. System data The box in the lower-right corner of both screens displays information about your system. Dell PowerEdge 6350 Systems User’s Guide...
Page 61 Key functions The line of boxes across the bottom of both screens lists keys and their functions within the System Setup program. Table 4-1 lists the keys you use to view or change information on the System Setup screens and to exit the program. .H\V $FWLRQ Moves to the next field.
Page 62: Date
Primary SCSI A: Video Memory: 2 MB SGRAM Primary SCSI B: Service Tag: XXXXX Secondary SCSI: Asset Tag: XXXXXXXXXX Tab,Shift-Tab change fields change values Alt-P next Esc exit Alt-B reboot )LJXUH 6\VWHP 6HWXS 6FUHHQV Dell PowerEdge 6350 Systems User’s Guide...
Page 63 NOTE: To ensure commonality across the Dell PowerEdge family of servers, the BIOS used in the PowerEdge 6350 system is the same as that used in other PowerEdge servers. Thus, the PowerEdge 6350 system BIOS provides support for dual diskette drive configurations—as in other PowerEdge servers—even though there is no avail-...
Page 64 “bootstraps” itself into an operational state by loading into memory a small program, which in turn loads the necessary operating system. Boot Sequence tells the system where to look for the files that it needs to load. Dell PowerEdge 6350 Systems User’s Guide...
Page 65 'LVNHWWH )LUVW Selecting Diskette First causes the system to try booting from drive A first. If the system finds a diskette that is not bootable in the drive or finds a problem with the drive itself, it displays an error message. If it does not find a diskette in the drive, the system tries to boot from the CD-ROM, then from the hard-disk drive (drive 0), and finally from the Plug and Play network adapters.
Page 66: Mouse
COM1 (input/output [I/O] address 3F8h), which shares IRQ4 with COM3, is remapped to COM3 (I/O address 3E8h). Likewise, COM2 (I/O address 2F8h), which shares IRQ3 with COM4, is remapped to COM4 (I/O address 2E8h). Dell PowerEdge 6350 Systems User’s Guide...
Page 67: Parallel Port
NOTE: When two COM ports share an IRQ setting, you can use either port as neces- sary, but you may not be able to use them both at the same time. If the second port (COM3 or COM4) is also in use, the built-in port is turned off. Parallel Port configures the system’s built-in parallel port.
Page 68 NVRAM. See “Asset Tag Utility” in Chapter 2 for information on loading the Asset Tag utility. Your Dell system is shipped to you without the system password feature enabled. If system security is a concern, you should operate your system only with system password protection.
Page 69: Assigning A System Password
Before you can assign a system password, you must enter the System Setup program and check System Password. When a system password is assigned, System Password is Enabled. When the sys- tem password feature is disabled by a jumper setting on the system board, the status shown is Disabled by Jumper.
Page 70 NOTE: You can use Password Status in conjunction with System Password and Setup Password to further protect your system from unauthorized changes. For more information, see “Password Status” found earlier in this chapter. 4-12 Dell PowerEdge 6350 Systems User’s Guide...
Page 71 To assign a new password, follow the procedure in “Assigning a System Pass- word” found earlier in this section. Your Dell system is shipped to you without the setup password feature enabled. If system security is a concern, you should operate your system with setup password protection.
Page 72: Assigning A Setup Password
Highlight Setup Password, and press the left- or right-arrow key to delete the existing setup password. The setting changes to Not Enabled. If you want to assign a new setup password, follow the procedure in “Assigning a Setup Password” found earlier in this section. 4-14 Dell PowerEdge 6350 Systems User’s Guide...
Page 73: Disabling A Forgotten Password
If you forget your system or setup password, you cannot operate your system or change settings in the System Setup program, respectively, until a trained service technician opens the computer chassis, changes the password jumper setting to dis- able the passwords, and erases the existing passwords. This procedure is described in “Disabling a Forgotten Password”...
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Page 75: Using The Cd
You can run the RCU directly from the CD or from a diskette that you create using the CD’s main menu. Dell recommends that you run the RCU from a diskette because it is not compatible with all operating systems. Also, using a diskette to run the utility...
Page 76 Refer to the Dell Server Assistant CD to create the RCU diskette. PCI expansion cards do not require a configuration file. The PCI configuration utility in read-only memory (ROM) automatically uses the information maintained by the RCU to assign resources for PCI expansion cards.
Page 77: Main Menu
Follow these steps the first time you use the RCU. To run the program from a diskette , insert into drive A the RCU diskette that you cre- ated from the Dell Server Assistant CD. Then either turn on your computer or reboot it by pressing <Ctrl><Alt><Del>.
Page 78: Step 1: Important Resource Configuration Information
<Enter>. A pop-up menu appears, listing the options for that category. To select an option, press the up- or down-arrow key to highlight the option and press <Enter>. Dell PowerEdge 6350 Systems User’s Guide...
Page 79 Press <F10>, and select Step 5: Save and Exit from the Steps in Configuring Your Computer menu. Select Save the Configuration and Restart the Computer from the menu that appears. System - Dell System PowerEdge 6350 RS-232 COM Port 1 IRQ 4 PORT 3F8h-3FFh RS-232 COM Port 2...
Page 80: Maintain System Configuration Diskette
Lock/unlock boards View additional system information menu Set verification mode menu Maintain SCI files menu Highlight the menu category you want, and press <Enter>. Then follow the online instructions. The following subsections describe each category. Dell PowerEdge 6350 Systems User’s Guide...
Page 81: Lock/Unlock Boards
Unlocking the card allows the system to change the resources automatically as new cards are added. The default for the Lock/Unlock Boards category is Unlocked. Dell recommends that you keep your cards unlocked so that the RCU can do its job properly.
Page 82 Press <F7> in the Step 3: View or Edit Details menu (from the Steps in Configuring Y our Computer menu). Select Lock/Unlock Boards and press <Enter>. Select the card(s) you want to unlock, and press <Enter>. Press <F10> to exit the Advanced menu. Dell PowerEdge 6350 Systems User’s Guide...
Page 83 7DEOH $ 7HFKQLFDO 6SHFLILFDWLRQV Microprocessor types ....one to four Intel Pentium II Xeon processors with an internal operating frequency of 400 MHz and an external operating frequency of 100 MHz Internal cache .
Page 84 Video memory (standard) ... . . 2 MB NOTE: For the full name of an abbreviation or acronym used in this table, see the Glossary. Dell PowerEdge 6350 Systems User’s Guide...
Page 85 7DEOH $ 7HFKQLFDO 6SHFLILFDWLRQV FRQWLQXHG AC power supply: Wattage ..... . 275 W per supply Voltage ..... . . 115 V at 60 Hz/230 V at 50 Hz System battery .
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Page 87 The I/O ports and connectors on the back panel of the system are the gateways through which the computer system communicates with external devices, such as a keyboard, mouse, printer, and monitor. Figure B-1 identifies the I/O ports and connectors for your system. The two built-in serial ports use 9-pin D-subminiature connectors on the back panel.
Page 88 COM1 and COM3, the corresponding built-in serial port is disabled. Before adding a card that remaps the COM ports, check the documentation that accompanied your software to make sure that the software can be mapped to the new COM port designation. Dell PowerEdge 6350 Systems User’s Guide...
Page 89: Serial And Parallel Ports
To avoid autoconfiguration, you may be able to reset jumpers on the expansion card so that the card’s port designation changes to the next available COM number, leaving the designation for the built-in port as is. Alternatively, you can disable the built-in ports through the System Setup program.
Page 90: Parallel Port Connector
Figure B-3 illustrates the pin numbers for the parallel port connector, and Table B-2 lists and defines the pin assignments and interface signals for the parallel port connector. shell 13–1 25–14 Dell PowerEdge 6350 Systems User’s Guide...
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Page 92: Keyboard Connector
If you reconfigure your hardware, you may need pin number and signal information for the mouse connector. Figure B-5 illustrates the pin numbers for the mouse connector, and Table B-4 lists and defines the pin assignments and interface signals for the mouse connector. Dell PowerEdge 6350 Systems User’s Guide...
Page 93: Video Connector
shell 6LJQDO 'HILQLWLRQ MFDATA Mouse data No connection Signal ground FVcc Fused supply voltage MFCLK Mouse clock No connection Shell Chassis ground The system uses a 15-pin high-density D-subminiature connector on the back panel for attaching a video graphics array (VGA)-compatible monitor to your system. The video circuitry on the system board synchronizes the signals that drive the red, green, and blue electron guns in the monitor.
Page 94 Green video BLUE Blue video No connection 5–8, 10 Signal ground No connection DDC data out Monitor detect data HSYNC Horizontal synchronization VSYNC Vertical synchronization DDC clock out Monitor detect clock Shell Chassis ground Dell PowerEdge 6350 Systems User’s Guide...
Page 95: Backup Devices
Heavily used systems require more frequent backups than systems in which files are seldom changed. Dell recommends that you back up the hard-disk drive at least once a week, with a daily backup of those files known to have been changed. Following these guidelines ensures the loss of no more than a day’s work in the event of a hard-disk drive failure...
Page 96 To avoid these conditions, Dell recommends keeping your work environment clean to reduce the amount of dust and dirt around the system, thereby reducing the amount of contaminants drawn into the system by the power supply fan. In particular, you...
Page 97 Dell recommends that you use the following tools and accessories when you clean the system: A wrist grounding strap — The proper use of a wrist grounding strap reduces the effect of electrostatic discharge (ESD), which can damage certain system compo- nents.
Page 98 Make sure that all slots and openings on the system remain unobstructed, espe- cially the fan vent on the back of the system. Clean the system at regular intervals to avoid any buildup of dust and debris, which can cause a system to overheat. Dell PowerEdge 6350 Systems User’s Guide...
Page 99 Each Dell system is rated to operate at altitudes from –16 to 3048 meters (m) (–50 to 10,000 feet [ft]) and can be stored at altitudes of –16 to 10,600 m (–50 to 35,000 ft).
Page 100 (AC) power cable and power source or through the air like transmitted radio waves. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) publishes specific regulations to limit the amount of EMI and RFI emitted by computing equipment. Each Dell system meets these FCC regulations.
Page 101 Fluorescent lights Excessive shock can damage the function, external appearance, and physical struc- ture of a system. Each Dell system has been designed to operate properly even after withstanding a minimum of six consecutively executed shock pulses in the positive and negative x, y, and z axes (one pulse on each side of the system).
Page 102 Each Dell system, when operating, is designed to withstand 0.25 G (half-sine wave) at a sweep of 3 to 200 hertz (Hz) for 15 minutes. In storage, the system can withstand 0.5 G at 3 to 200 Hz for 15 minutes.
Page 103 A number of devices are available that protect against power problems, such as power surges, transients, and power failures. The following subsections describe some of these devices. Surge protectors are available in a variety of types and usually provide a level of pro- tection commensurate with the cost of the device.
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Page 105 Plug the computer into a different outlet so that the computer and the receiver are on different branch circuits. If necessary, consult a Regulatory EMC representative of Dell Computer Corporation or an experienced radio/television technician for additional suggestions. You may find the FCC Interference Handbook, 1986 , to be helpful.
Page 106 Dell computer systems are designed, tested, and classified for their intended electro- magnetic environment. These electromagnetic environment classifications generally refer to the following harmonized definitions: Class A is for business or industrial environments. Class B is for residential environments. Information Technology Equipment (ITE), including peripherals, expansion cards, print-...
Page 107 Round Rock, Texas 78682 USA 512-338-4400 Most Dell computer systems (and other Dell digital apparatus) are classified by the Industry Canada (IC) Interference-Causing Equipment Standard #3 (ICES-003) as Class B digital devices. To determine which classification (Class A or B) applies to your computer system (or other Dell digital apparatus), examine all registration labels located on the bottom or the back panel of your computer (or other digital apparatus).
Page 108: Class A Device
A “Declaration of Conformity” in accordance with the preceding directives and stan- dards has been made and is on file at Dell Products Europe BV, Limerick, Ireland. This device belongs to Class B devices as described in EN 55022, unless it is spe- cifically stated that it is a Class A device on the specification label.
Page 109 To determine which classification applies to your computer system, examine the regu- latory labels/markings (see Figures D-1 and D-2) located on the bottom or back panel of your computer. Once you have determined your system’s VCCI classification, read the appropriate VCCI notice. This is a Class A product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) for information technology equipment.
Page 110 To determine which classification (Class A or B) applies to your computer system (or other Dell digital device), examine the South Korean Ministry of Communications (MOC) registration labels located on your computer (or other Dell digital device). The MOC label may be located separately from the other regulatory marking applied to your product.
Page 111 EMI ( B ) The equipment should draw power from a socket with an attached protection circuit (a three-prong socket). All equipment that works together (computer, monitor, printer, and so on) should have the same power supply source. The phasing conductor of the room’s electrical installation should have a reserve short-circuit protection device in the form of a fuse with a nominal value no larger than 16 amperes (A).
Page 112 S.A. de C.V. al Cuidado de Kuehne & Nagel de México S. de R.I. Avenida Soles No. 55 Col. Peñon de los Baños 15520 México, D.F . Supply voltage: 115/230 VAC Frequency: 60/50 Hz Current consumption: 6.0/3.0 A Dell PowerEdge 6350 Systems User’s Guide...
Page 113 Mexicana (NOM): Exportador: Dell Computer Corporation One Dell Way Round Rock, TX 78682 Importador: Dell Computer de México, S.A. de C.V. Rio Lerma No. 302 - 4° Piso Col. Cuauhtemoc 16500 México, D.F . Embarcar a: Dell Computer de México, S.A.
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Page 115 This warranty does not cover any items that are in one or more of the following cate- gories: software; external devices (except as specifically noted); accessories or parts added to a Dell system after the system is shipped from Dell; accessories or parts added to a Dell system through Dell’s system integration department; accessories or ®...
Page 116 The warranty term for a replacement part is the remainder of the limited warranty term. You will pay Dell for replacement parts if the replaced part is not returned to Dell. The process for returning replaced parts, and your obligation to pay for replacement parts if you do not return the replaced parts to Dell, will be in accordance with Dell’s...
Page 117 If you are an end-user customer who bought new products directly from a Dell com- pany, you may return them to Dell within 30 days of the date of invoice for a refund or credit of the product purchase price. If you are an end-user customer who bought...
Page 118 To make a claim under this warranty for NSTL logo hardware, customers must con- tact Dell prior to January 1, 2001. Despite a system's ability to pass the YMARK2000 test, actual rollover results in specific operating environments may vary depending on other factors includ- ing, but not limited to, other hardware, operating systems, and applications software.
Page 119 2000-compliant. For additional information on year 2000 compliance of Dell-branded hardware prod- ucts, refer to Dell's Year 2000 Web site at www.dell.com/year2000 or contact a Dell customer service representative in your area. Warranty, Return Policy, and Year 2000 Statement of Compliance...
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Page 121 The following list defines or identifies from operating system and utility software. technical terms, abbreviations, and acro- nyms used in Dell user documents. Acronym for American Standard Code for Information Interchange. A text file con- Abbreviation for ampere(s). taining only characters from the ASCII character set (usually created with a text ®...
Page 122: Video Drivers
You can start your computer from a dis- the Dell Directory . If your system has a kette in drive A. To make a bootable modem, you can access the BBS and...
Page 123 communications between the micro- memory chips are often used for NVRAM processor and RAM. storage. Eight contiguous bits of information, the The MS-DOS device names for the first basic data unit used by your computer. through fourth serial ports on your com- puter are COM1, COM2, COM3, and COM4.
Page 124 (with a device= state- A comprehensive set of diagnostic tests ment) or as memory-resident programs for your Dell computer. To use the (usually, from the autoexec.bat file). Oth- diskette-based diagnostics, you must ers—such as video drivers—must load...
Page 125 Abbreviation for Extended Capabilities video controller. Port. Abbreviation for Dell Remote Assistant Abbreviation for extended-data output. A Card. type of RAM chip that holds data on the chip’s output data lines for a longer period of time than fast-page mode RAM chips.
Page 126 Your computer contains an expansion bus that allows the microprocessor to com- municate with controllers for peripheral Dell PowerEdge 6350 Systems User’s Guide...
Page 127 C, D, E, F, 10. In text, hexadecimal num- bers are often followed by h or preceded Abbreviation for feet. by 0x . MS-DOS conventional memory—the first 640 KB of memory addresses—is from 00000h to 9FFFFh; the MS-DOS upper Abbreviation for File Transfer Protocol. memory area—memory addresses be- tween 640 KB and 1 MB—is from A0000h to FFFFFh.
Page 128 Development Association. computers use LIF sockets and connec- tors to allow devices such as the microprocessor chip to be installed or re- Abbreviation for kilo-, indicating 1,000. moved with minimal stress to the device. Dell PowerEdge 6350 Systems User’s Guide...
Page 129 Acronym for Lotus/Intel/Microsoft. LIM A computer can contain several different usually refers to version 4.0 of the EMS. forms of memory, such as RAM, ROM, and video memory. Frequently, the word memory is used as a synonym for RAM; for example, an unqualified statement such as Abbreviation for load number.
Page 130 Each partition can ® Acronym for NetWare Loadable contain multiple logical drives. For example, Module. you could partition a 200-MB hard-disk drive into two physically separate partitions with Acronym for Network Node Manager Special Edition Dell PowerEdge 6350 Systems User’s Guide...
Page 131 three logical drive assignments, as shown in the following table. Acronym for power-on self-test. Before the operating system loads when you turn Partitioning the Hard-Disk Drive on your computer, the POST tests various system components such as RAM, the 3K\VLFDO 3DUWLWLRQV DQG 6L]HV disk drives, and the keyboard.
Page 132: Recovering Data
RAID array. Mirroring offers complete redun- 0 is the best choice when DSA controller dancy of data for greater data security. cards are duplexed. See also striping. See also mirroring, RAID 1, and striping. Dell PowerEdge 6350 Systems User’s Guide...
Page 133 computer. Examples of code in ROM in- clude the program that initiates your Acronym for random-access memory computer’s boot routine and the POST. digital-to-analog converter. Abbreviation for revolutions per minute. Acronym for Resource Configuration Utility Abbreviation for real-time clock. Battery- powered clock circuitry inside the com- A read-only file is one that you are prohib- puter that keeps the date and time after...
Page 134 Microprocessor However, some devices have terminators that should never be removed or disabled. Expansion-card connectors Dell PowerEdge 6350 Systems User’s Guide...
Page 135 An application program for editing text Abbreviation for upper memory blocks. files consisting exclusively of ASCII See also conventional memory, HMA, characters. MS-DOS Editor and Notepad memory manager, and upper memory (in Windows) are text editors, for exam- area. ple. Most word processors use proprietary file formats containing binary characters, although some can read and The 384 KB of RAM located between...
Page 136 On most current Dell computers, a video adapter is integrated into the system board. Also available are many video An operating mode supported by Intel386...
Page 137 VRAM is dual-ported, allowing the video adapter to update the screen and receive A method for increasing addressable new image data at the same time. RAM by using the hard-disk drive. (MS-DOS does not support true virtual memory, which must be implemented at the operating system level.) For example, Abbreviation for watt(s).
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Page 139: Asset Tag Utility
SCSI controller, 1-2 data backups, C-1 loss and recovery, C-2 recovery tools, C-2 cache Date category, 4-5 secondary, 1-1 Dell Remote Assistant Card, 1-3 cautions, ix Dell Server Assistant CD-ROM drive, 1-2 using, 2-1 cleaning diagnosing problems, 1-8 accessories, C-3...
Page 140 5-7 installing IntranetWare Support Pack 5, with diskette drive controller, 4-9 3-19 with ports, 4-8, B-2 installing SCSI drivers, 3-13 exterior cleaning of system, C-3 mount status, 3-23 optimizing performance, 3-25 troubleshooting, 3-25 Dell PowerEdge 6350 Systems User’s Guide...
Page 141 using a CD-ROM, 3-24 messages using removable media, 3-21 help messages on System Setup screens, 4-2 using startup.ncf and autoexec.ncf, 3-19, 3-21 invalid configuration information, 4-1 using the tape backup utility, 3-24 prompt to enter the System Setup program, 4-1 IRQ line, B-2 microprocessor features, 1-1...
Page 142: Resolving Resource Conflicts
SCSI drivers included with system, 3-1 installing for IntranetWare, 3-13 installing for Windows NT, 3-9 radio frequency interference. See RFI SCSI host adapters recovering data integrated Adaptec AIC-7860, 1-2 tools, C-2 regulatory notices, D-2 Dell PowerEdge 6350 Systems User’s Guide...
Page 143: Temperature
SCSISelect utility setup password advanced host adapter settings, 3-7 assigning, 4-14 boot device settings, 3-5 changing or deleting an existing password, 4-14 default settings, 3-3 disabling a forgotten password, 4-15 exiting, 3-3 using, 4-14 installing for IntranetWare, 3-13 viewing current status, 4-8 installing for Windows NT, 3-9 SCSI device/configuration settings, 3-6 Setup Password category, 4-8...
Page 144 2-5 cleaning, C-4 removing a host adapter, 3-11 technical assistance, 1-8 swapping a host adapter, 3-12 troubleshooting, 3-12 Time category, 4-5 updating drivers, 3-9 tools cleaning, C-3 year 2000 statement of compliance, E-4 Dell PowerEdge 6350 Systems User’s Guide...

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