Dell™ PowerEdge™ SC1420 Systems User's Guide System Overview Using the Dell OpenManage Server Assistant Using the System Setup Program Technical Specifications Glossary 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.
Back to Contents Page Technical Specifications Dell™ PowerEdge™ SC1420 Systems User's Guide Processor Processor type Up to two Intel® Xeon™ processors with a minimum clock speed of at least 2.8 GHz Internal cache At least 1 MB Front-side bus speed 800 MHz Expansion Bus Bus type PCI Express, PCI-X, PCI Expansion slots PCI Express PCI Express x8 links, 3.3-V, 12-V (slot 1) PCI Express x4 links, 3.3-V, 12-V (slot 3) PCI-X Three 3.
Internally accessible IDE channels Two 40-pin SATA channels Two 7-pin Video Video type ATI Rage XL PCI video controller; VGA connector Video memory 8 MB Power AC power supply Wattage 460 W Voltage 115–230 VAC, 60/50 Hz, 7.0–3.5 A Heat dissipation 2415 BTU/hr maximum Maximum inrush current Under typical line conditions and over the entire system ambient operating range, the inrush current may reach 25 A for 10 ms or less. Batteries System battery CR 2032 3.
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Back to Contents Page Dell™ PowerEdge™ SC1420 Systems User's Guide B D E F H I M O P R S T U W B back-panel features, l System Overview D documents you may need, l System Overview drivers updating, l Using the Dell OpenManage™ Server Assistant drivers and utilities updating, l Using the Dell OpenManage™ Server Assistant E error messages, l Using the System Setup Program F features back-panel, l System Overview front-panel, l System Overview H hard-drive activity indicator, l System Overview
l Using the System Setup Program P password features setup, l Using the System system, l Using the System passwords disabling, l Using the System setup, l Using the System system, l Using the System peripheral, l System Overview power protection devices, l System Overview power button, l System Overview power indicator, l System Overview power protection devices, l System Overview Setup Program Setup Program Setup Program Setup Program Setup Program R related documents, l System Overview S securing
main, l Using the System Setup Program T technical assistance, l System Overview technical specifications, l Technical Specifications U updating drivers, l Using the Dell OpenManage™ utilities, l Using the Dell OpenManage™ using utility partition, l Using the Dell OpenManage™ using system setup, l Using the System Setup Program utilities updating, l Using the Dell OpenManage™ utility partition using, l Using the Dell OpenManage™ W warranty, l System Overview Back to Contents Page Server Assistant S
Back to Contents Page System Overview Dell™ PowerEdge™ SC1420 Systems User's Guide Front-Panel Features and Indicators Back-Panel Features 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.
(4) Back-Panel Features Figure 1-2 shows the back-panel features of the system. Figure 1-3 and Table 1-2 provide information about NIC indicators. For more information about backpanel indicators, see your Installation and Troubleshooting Guide. Figure 1-2. Back-Panel Features Figure 1-3. NIC Indicators Table 1-2. NIC Indicators Indicator Normal Operation Link Green indicates that a 10-Mbps network connection exists.
of internal cache NOTE: Use the System Setup program to view processor information. See "Using the System Setup Program.
Certain devices protect your system from the effects of problems such as power surges and power failures. l PDU — Uses circuit breakers to ensure that the AC current load does not exceed the PDU's rating. l Surge protector — Prevents voltage spikes, such as those that may occur during an electrical storm, from entering the system through the electrical outlet. They do not protect against brownouts, which occur when the voltage drops more than 20 percent below the normal AC line voltage level.
Back to Contents Page Using the Dell OpenManage Server Assistant Dell™ PowerEdge™ SC1420 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 for PowerEdge SC Products 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.
You can update drivers and utilities on any system that has Microsoft® Internet Explorer 4.0 or later or Netscape Navigator 6.0 or later installed. When you insert the CD into the CD drive on a system that uses a Microsoft Windows®-based operating system, the system automatically starts the browser and displays the Dell OpenManage Server Assistant main screen. To update drivers and utilities, perform the following steps: 1.
Back to Contents Page Using the System Setup Program Dell™ PowerEdge™ SC1420 Systems User's Guide Entering the System Setup Program Exiting the System Setup Program System Setup Options Password Features 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.
the option menu Either moves your cursor back to the option menu without modifying an option, or opens the System Setup Exit screen NOTE: For most of the options, any changes that you make are recorded but do not take effect until you restart the system.
CPU Info Displays the following information for each CPU installed in the system: CPU Bus Speed, Processor ID number, Processor Clock Speed, Processor Cache Size, and whether the CPU is Hyperthreading Capable. Memory Info Date/Time Displays the amount of Installed Memory, Memory Speed, Memory Channel Mode, and a description of the Memory Technology. Resets the system's internal calendar and clock. Table 3-3.
(On default) HyperThreading Determines whether the each physical CPU appears as one or two logical CPUs. The performance of some applications improve with more logical CPUs installed. On enables hyperthreading. Off disables hyperthreading. (On default) IDE Performance (Performance default) Allows you to optimize IDE-drive performance and noise level based on personal preferences. Bypass is used for older drives. Quiet slows drive performance but reduces drive noise.
Numlock Key Determines the functionality of the numeric keys on the right side of your keyboard. Off commands the right keypad keys to function as arrows. On commands the right keypad keys to function as numbers. (On default) OS Install (Off default) POST Hotkeys (Setup and Boot Menu default) Keyboard Errors Determines the maximum amount of system memory available to the operating system. Some operating systems do not complete installation with more than 2 GB of system memory.
NOTE: To escape from the field without assigning a system password, press to move to another field, or press at any time prior to completing step 5. 4. Press . 5. To confirm your password, type it a second time and press . The setting shown for the System Password changes to Set. 6. Save and exit the System Setup program and begin using your system.
2. Type your new admin password. You can use up to 32 characters in your password. As you press each character key (or the spacebar for a blank space), a placeholder appears in the field. The password assignment is not case-sensitive. However, certain key combinations are not valid. If you enter one of these combinations, the system beeps. To erase a character when entering your password, press or the left-arrow key.
Back to Contents Page Glossary Dell™ PowerEdge™ SC1420 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.
directory — Directories help keep related files organized on a disk in a hierarchical, "inverted tree" structure. Each disk has a "root" directory. Additional directories that branch off the root directory are called subdirectories. Subdirectories may contain additional directories branching off them. DMA — Direct memory access. A DMA channel allows certain types of data transfer between RAM and a device to bypass the processor. DMI — Desktop Management Interface.
key combination — A command requiring you to press multiple keys at the same time (for example, ). kg — Kilogram(s); 1000 grams. kHz — Kilohertz. KMM — Keyboard/monitor/mouse. KVM — Keyboard/video/mouse. KVM refers to a switch that allows selection of the system from which the video is displayed and for which the keyboard and mouse are used. LAN — Local area network.
PXE — Preboot eXecution Environment. A way of booting a system via a LAN (without a hard drive or bootable diskette). RAC — Remote access controller. RAID — Redundant array of independent disks. A method of providing data redundancy. Some common implementations of RAID include RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, and RAID 50. See also guarding, mirroring, and striping. RAM — Random-access memory. The system's primary temporary storage area for program instructions and data.
Windows operating environment. The win.ini file also usually includes sections that contain optional settings for Windows application programs that are installed on the hard drive. Windows 2000 — An integrated and complete Microsoft Windows operating system that does not require MS-DOS and that provides advanced operating system performance, improved ease of use, enhanced workgroup functionality, and simplified file management and browsing.
Back to Contents Page Dell™ PowerEdge™ SC1420 Systems User's Guide Notes, Notices, and Cautions 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. Information in this document is subject to change without notice. © 2004 Dell Inc.
