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This guide provides the latest information on using Microsoft® Windows NT® Server 4.
PowerEdge Clusters SE300 and SL300 support clustering with Windows NT Server 4.0, Enterprise Edition or Windows 2000 Advanced Server. See the following sections for information on supported configurations and service packs for your Windows operating system.
Dell recommends using Windows NT SP 6.0a or later for PowerEdge Cluster SE300 and SL300 systems.
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The following form can be attached to the back of each cluster node or rack and can be used by the system installer to record important information about the hardware on each cluster component. In addition, have a copy of the form available any time you call Dell for technical support. Record the following information on the configuration matrix form: support.dell.
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