Dell™ PowerEdge™ 6800 Systems User's Guide System Overview Using the Dell OpenManage™ Server Assistant Using the System Setup Program Technical Specifications Using Console Redirection Glossary Model ECX 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.
Back to Contents Page Technical Specifications Dell™ PowerEdge™ 6800 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 677 MHz Internal cache at least 1 MB Expansion Bus Bus type PCI-X and PCIe Expansion slots PCI-X one 3.3 V, 64 bit, 133 MHz (slot 2); two 3.
Video Video type ATI Radeon 7000 video controller; VGA connectors Video memory 16 MB Power AC power supply (per power supply) Wattage 1570 W for 200–240 VAC; 1350 W for 115/120 VAC; 1117.5 W for 100/110 VAC Voltage 85–264 VAC, autoranging, 47–63 Hz; 16-A input current at 100–120 VAC; 11.
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Back to Contents Page Using Console Redirection Dell™ PowerEdge™ 6800 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. You cannot redirect graphic output.
3. From the Connect to drop-down menu, select an available COM port, and then click OK. After you select an available COM port, the COM port properties window appears. 4. Configure the port with the following settings: l Set Bits per second. Console redirection supports only 9600, 19.2 K, 57.6 K, or 115.2 K bps. l l Set Data bits to 8. l Set Parity to None. l Set Stop bits to 1. l Set Flow control to Hardware. Click OK. Configuring the Terminal Settings 1.
emulation software. For example, 0x1b and 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.
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Back to Contents Page System Overview Dell™ PowerEdge™ 6800 Systems User's Guide System Orientation System Status Indicator 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 th
Front-Panel Features and Indicators Figure 1-2 shows the controls, indicators, and connectors located behind the optional rack bezel on the system's front panel. Figure 1-2. Front-Panel Features and Indicators Table 1-2. Front-Panel LED Indicators, Buttons, and Connectors Indicator, Button, or Connector Icon Description System status indicator Lights blue during normal system activity. Lights amber when a problem occurs with the system.
Each hard-drive carrier has two LED indicators that provide information on the status of the SCSI hard drives (see Figure 1-3). The drive power-on/fault indicator lights a steady green to show when the drive is online. The drive activity indicator blinks green when the drive is accessed. If RAID is activated, the drive power-on/fault indicator lights or blinks in either green or amber in a coded sequence to show the different RAID activities. Table 1-3 shows the indicator code for each RAID state.
Connecting External Devices When connecting external devices to your system, follow these guidelines: l Most devices must be connected to a specific connector and device drivers must be installed before the device operates properly. (Device drivers are normally included with your operating system software or with the device itself.) See the documentation that accompanied the device for specific installation and configuration instructions.
System Features l One to four Intel® Xeon™ processors with an internal operating speed of at least 3.16 GHz, an internal cache of at least 1 MB, and a front-side bus operating at 667 MHz. l Support for symmetric multiprocessing (SMP), which is available on systems with two or more Intel Xeon processors. SMP greatly improves overall system performance by dividing processor operations between independent processors.
l Back-panel connectors include serial, video, two USB connectors, and two NIC connectors. l Front-panel connectors include a video and two USB connectors. l Front-panel LCD display for system identification and error messaging. l System identification button on the front and back panels. For more information about specific features, see "Technical Specifications.
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.
Back to Contents Page Using the Dell OpenManage™ Server Assistant Dell™ PowerEdge™ 6800 Systems User's Guide Starting the Server Assistant CD Using the Server Setup Program Updating Drivers and Utilities Using the Utility Partition The Dell OpenManage Server Assistant CD contains utilities, diagnostics, and drivers to help you configure your system. You begin the operating system installation with this CD if your operating system was not preinstalled on your system.
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. To start the utility partition, turn on or reboot the system.
Back to Contents Page Using the System Setup Program Dell™ PowerEdge™ 6800 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.
When you enter the System Setup program, the main System Setup program screen appears (see Figure 3-1). 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 System Setup program defaults are listed under their respective options, where applicable. Table 3-2. System Setup Program Options Option Description System Time Resets the time on the system's internal clock.
l For unoccupied slots, the maximum operating frequency or bandwidth and the capable operating mode or link width of the slot Console Redirection See "Console Redirection Screen." Embedded Server Management Enables you to customize the front-panel ESM LCD messages or choose the default message setting. System Security Displays a screen to configure the system password and setup password features. See "Using the System Password" and "Using the Setup Password" for more information.
Serial Port 1 (COM1 default) Serial Port 1 options are COM1, COM3, BMC Serial, BMC NIC, and Off. If an optional remote access controller (RAC) is installed in the system, RAC is an additional option. Serial port 1 shares three usage models. For standard usage, serial port 1 attempts to use COM1 first, and then COM3. For BMC usage, serial port 1 uses the COM1 address and communication can be either via the serial port or the integrated shared NIC. RAC control uses only the COM1 address.
(Enabled default) Exit Screen After you press to exit the System Setup program, the Exit screen displays the following options: l Save Changes and Exit l Discard Changes and Exit l 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.
Using Your System Password to Secure Your System NOTE: If you have assigned a setup password (see "Using the Setup Password"), the system accepts your setup password as an alternate system password. When the Password Status option is set to Unlocked, you have the option to leave the password security enabled or to disable the password security. To leave the password security enabled: 1. Turn on or reboot your system by pressing . 2. Press . 3.
A change to the Setup Password option becomes effective immediately (restarting the system is not required). Operating With a Setup Password Enabled If Setup Password is set to Enabled, you must enter the correct setup password before you can modify most of the System Setup options. When you start the System Setup program, the program prompts you to enter a password.
l When prompted to verify the change to the asset tag number, type y and press . To view the Asset Tag utility help screen, type asset /? and press . Baseboard Management Controller Configuration The Baseboard Managment Controller (BMC) enables configuring, monitoring, and recovery of systems remotely. BMC provides the following features: l Uses the system's serial port and integrated NIC. l Fault logging and SNMP alerting. l Access to system event log and sensor status.
Back to Contents Page Glossary Dell™ PowerEdge™ 6800 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. ambient temperature — The temperature of the area or room where the system is located.
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. ECC — Error checking and correction. EEPROM — Electronically erasable programmable read-only memory. EMC — Electromagnetic compatibility. EMI — Electromagnetic interference. ERA — Embedded remote access.
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 — A version of the UNIX® operating system that runs on a variety of hardware systems.
read-only file — A read-only file is one that you are prohibited from editing or deleting. ROM — Read-only memory. Your system contains some programs essential to its operation in ROM code. A ROM chip retains its contents even after you turn off your system. Examples of code in ROM include the program that initiates your system's boot routine and the POST. ROMB — RAID on motherboard. rpm — Revolutions per minute. RTC — Real-time clock. SATA — Serial Advanced Technology Attachment.
ZIF — Zero insertion force.
Back to Contents Page Dell™ PowerEdge™ 6800 Systems User's Guide 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.
