Owners Manual

Initial system configuration

Topics:

• Before you begin

• Setting up your PowerEdge FX2/FX2s

• Logging in to the CMC

Before you begin

CAUTION: The enclosure power supplies must be connected to a PDU or to an electrical outlet. The power

supplies require a 100 V to 120 V or 200 V to 240 V power source. You can select only one AC power input, as the

system does not operate at both ranges simultaneously.

● If applicable, update all PCIe card firmware and iDRAC firmware on the compute sled(s).

● Download the latest version of CMC firmware from Dell.com/support. Also, make sure that you have the Dell Systems

Management Tools and Documentation DVD that was included with your system.

● If your network uses static addressing, you need the IP address, subnet mask, and gateway to configure the CMC and other

sleds in the enclosure.

Setting up your PowerEdge FX2/FX2s

Steps

1. Unpack the enclosure and sled(s), and identify each item.

For more information, see the Dell PowerEdge FX2 Getting Started With Your System and Rack Installation Guide at

Dell.com/poweredgemanuals.

NOTE:

Whenever you need to lift the system, get others to assist you. To avoid injury, do not attempt to lift the system

by yourself.

CAUTION: To reduce chassis weight while installing the enclosure in the rack, remove the power supply units

(PSUs) and sleds before lifting the enclosure. Note the number of each sled and temporarily label them

before removal, so that you can replace them in their original locations.

2. Install the enclosure in the rack.

3. Install the sled(s) and PSUs.

CAUTION: Do not turn on the compute sled(s) until you have configured the I/O module.

4. Connect the network cable to the I/O modules to provide network connection to the compute sleds.

5. Connect the PSUs to a power distribution unit (PDU) or electrical outlet by using the power cables.

6. Optionally, connect the video and keyboard/mouse to the enclosure.

7. Press the power button on the enclosure front panel to turn on the enclosure.

8. Configure the Chassis Management Controller (CMC) by using the CMC web interface and the RACADM command line

interface (CLI).

NOTE:

For a detailed description on configuring the CMC settings, see the PowerEdge FX2/FX2s CMC User’s Guide at

Dell.com/esmmanuals.

9. Perform either of the following tasks to obtain a CMC IP address by using DHCP:

● Connect a serial cable to the serial DB9 connector on the CMC module. Log in by using the default credentials and use

RACADM commands to retrieve the CMC IP address.

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