Dell™ PowerEdge™ SC1425 Systems User's Guide System Overview Using the Dell OpenManage™ Server Assistant Using the System Setup Program Technical Specifications Using Console Redirection Glossary Model SVU 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™ SC1425 Systems User's Guide Processor Video Expansion Bus Power Memory Physical Drives Environmental Connectors Processor Processor type Up to two Intel® Xeon™ processors with a minimum clock speed of at least 2.8 GHz Front-side bus speed 800 MHz Secondary cache at least 1 MB internal cache Expansion Bus Bus type PCI, PCI-X Expansion slots PCI-X One 3.
Video memory 16 MB Power AC power supply (per power supply) Wattage 450W Voltage 100-240V, 6-3A, 50/60 Hz Heat dissipation 1876 BTU/hr maximum Maximum inrush current Under typical line conditions and over the entire system ambient operating range, the inrush current may reach 40 A per power supply for 5 ms or less and 60 A per power supply for 1 ms or less. Batteries System battery CR 2032 3.0-V lithium ion coin cell Physical Height 4.3 cm (1.68 inches) Width 43.7 cm (17.
Back to Contents Page Using Console Redirection Dell™ PowerEdge™ SC1425 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.
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. In HyperTerminal, click File, click Properties, and then click the Settings tab. 2. Ensure that the Function, arrow, and Ctrl keys act as field is set to Terminal Keys. 3.
NOTE: When creating macros in HyperTerminal, press before to signify that you are sending an escape sequence rather than escaping out of the dialog box. If you do not have this function, you must upgrade HyperTerminal. NOTE: Escape-sequence key combinations listed in Table B-1 are case-sensitive. For example, to generate the character you must press . Table B-1.
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Back to Contents Page Dell™ PowerEdge™ SC1425 Systems User's Guide A asset tag creating, 1 asset tag number assigning, 1 deleting, 1 asset tag utility, 1 B baseboard management controller, 1 BMC, 1 C connecting external devices, 1 console redirection configuring client system, 1 configuring host system, 1 configuring key functions, 1 hardware requirements, 1 managing host system, 1 software requirements, 1 D documents you may need, 1 drivers updating, 1 E error messages, 1 expansion slot PCI-X, 1 exte
front panel, 1 M memory, 1 interleaving, 1 messages error messages, 1 N NICs, 1 O operating systems supported, 1 options system setup, 1 P password features setup, 1 system, 1 passwords disabling, 1 setup, 1 system, 1 processors, 1 R RAID, 1 related documents, 1 S securing your system, 1 server setup program, 1 using, 1 setup password assigning, 1 changing, 1 using, 1 setup password enabled working with, 1 setup password features, 1 symmetric multiprocessing (SMP), 1 system specifications, 1 system fe
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Back to Contents Page System Overview Dell™ PowerEdge™ SC1425 Systems User's Guide Front-Panel Features and Indicators Back-Panel Features and Indicators 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.
NOTICE: If you turn off the system using the power button and the system is running an ACPI-compliant operating system, the system performs a graceful shutdown before the power is turned off. If the system is not running an ACPI-compliant operating system, the power is turned off immediately after the power button is pressed. Diagnostic indicators (4) The diagnostic indicators aid in diagnosing and troubleshooting the system. For more information, see your Installation and Troubleshooting Guide.
or ¡ Up to two internal 1-inch SCSI hard drives with an optional SCSI controller card. l Two integrated Gigabit Ethernet NICs, capable of supporting 10-Mbps, 100-Mbps, and 1000-Mbps data rates. l Four USB 2.0-compliant connectors (two on the front and two on the back) capable of supporting a diskette drive, a CD-ROM drive, a keyboard, a mouse, or a USB flash drive. l An integrated VGA-compatible video subsystem with an ATI Radeon 7000-M, 66 MHz PCI video controller.
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™ SC1425 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™ SC1425 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 options for the System Setup program change based on the system configuration. NOTE: The System Setup program defaults are listed under their respective options, where applicable. Table 3-2.
Table 3-3 lists the options and descriptions for the information fields that appear on the CPU Information screen. Table 3-3. CPU Information Screen Option Description Bus Speed Displays the bus speed of the processors. Logical Processor (Enabled default) Displays when the processors support HyperThreading. Enabled permits all logical processors to be used by the operating system.
Password Status Setting the Setup Password option to Enabled prevents the system password from being changed or disabled at system start-up. To lock the system password, assign a setup password in the Setup Password option and then change the Password Status option to Locked. In this state, you cannot change the system password using the System Password option and cannot disable at system start up by pressing .
Assigning a System Password Before you assign a system password, enter the System Setup program and check the System Password option. When a system password is assigned, the setting shown for the System Password option is Enabled. If the setting shown for the Password Status is Unlocked, you can change the system password. If the Password Status option is Locked, you cannot change the system password.
1. When prompted, press to disable the existing system password. If you are asked to enter your setup password, contact your network administrator. 2. Enter the System Setup program by pressing during POST. 3. Select the System Security screen field to verify that the Password Status option is set to Unlocked. 4. When prompted, type the system password. 5. Confirm that Not Enabled is displayed for the System Password option.
Asset Tag Utility Your system does not support an internal diskette drive, so you must attach an external USB diskette drive to use the Asset Tag utility. You can use the Asset Tag utility to assign a unique tracking number to your system. This number is displayed on the System Setup program main screen. NOTE: The Asset Tag utility works only with operating systems that support MS-DOS®-based applications. Creating the Asset Tag Utility Diskette 1.
BMC Setup Module Options Table 3-7 lists the BMC Setup Module options and shows how to configure the emergency management port (EMP). Table 3-7. BMC Setup Module Option Description Static IP vs. DHCP Source Displays whether the network controller will be assigned a static IP address or a DHCP address. BMC IP Address Enter the IP address for a static IP address. The field is limited to a maximum value of 255.255.255.255. If IP address 169.254.0.
Back to Contents Page Glossary Dell™ PowerEdge™ SC1425 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™ SC1425 Systems User's Guide 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. For a complete list of abbreviations and acronyms, see the Glossary. Information in this document is subject to change without notice.