Dell PowerEdge T420 Getting Started Guide Regulatory Model: E20S Series Regulatory Type: E20S001
Notes, Cautions, and Warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem. WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. © 2012 Dell Inc.
Installation And Configuration WARNING: Before performing the following procedure, review the safety instructions that came with the system. Unpacking The System Unpack your system and identify each item. Optional—Rack Configuration If you are using the optional rack configuration, assemble the rails and install the system in the rack following the safety instructions and the rack installation instructions provided with your system.
Optional—Connecting The Keyboard, Mouse, And Monitor Figure 2. Connecting the Keyboard, Mouse, and Monitor Connect the keyboard, mouse, and monitor (optional). The connectors on the back of your system have icons indicating which cable to plug into each connector. Be sure to tighten the screws (if any) on the monitor's cable connector. Connecting The Power Cable(s) Figure 3.
Securing The Power Cable(s) Figure 4. Securing the Power Cable(s) Bend the system power cable into a loop as shown in the illustration and secure the cable to the bracket using the provided strap. Plug the other end of the power cable(s) into a grounded electrical outlet or a separate power source such as an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) or a power distribution unit (PDU). Turning On The System Figure 5. Turning on the System If installed, remove the optional bezel. Press the power button.
Installing The Optional Bezel Figure 6. Installing the Bezel Install the bezel (optional). Complete The Operating System Setup If you purchased a preinstalled operating system, see the documentation associated with the operating system. To install an operating system for the first time, see the installation and configuration documentation for your operating system. Be sure the operating system is installed before installing hardware or software not purchased with the system. NOTE: See dell.
NOTE: When upgrading your system, it is recommended that you download and install the latest BIOS, driver, and systems management firmware on your system from support.dell.com. Obtaining Technical Assistance If you do not understand a procedure in this guide or if the system does not perform as expected, see your Owner’s Manual. Dell offers comprehensive hardware training and certification. See dell.com/training for more information. This service may not be offered in all locations.
Power Battery Coin-cell battery 3 V CR2032 Lithium coin cell Physical Tower Height 443.3 mm (17.45 inch) with feet 430.3 mm (16.94 inch) without feet Width 304.5 mm (11.99 inch) with feet opened 218 mm (8.58 inch) with feet closed Depth 542.2 mm (21.35 inch) without bezel 558.6 mm (21.99 inch) with bezel Rack Height 218 mm (8.58 inch) Width 430.3 mm (16.94 inch) without ears 482.4 mm (18.99 inch) with ears Depth (minimum) 538.4 mm (21.
Environmental Operating 10% to 80% relative humidity (RH), with 26 °C maximum dew point. Storage 5% to 95% relative humidity ambient with 33 °C (91 °F) maximum dew point. Maximum vibration Operating 0.26 Grms at 5 Hz to 350 Hz (all operation orientations). Storage 1.87 Grms at 10 Hz to 500 Hz for 15 min (all six sides tested). Maximum shock Operating One shock pulse in the positive z axis (one pulse on each side of the system) of 31 G for 2.6 ms in the operational orientation.
