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supported operating systems

installation and configuration

technical specifications

installation et configuration

Dell PowerEdge 6950 Getting Started

About Your System

Accessing System Features During Startup

Front-Panel Features and Indicators

Hard-Drive Indicator Codes

Back-Panel Features and Indicators

Power Indicator Codes

NIC Indicator Codes

Solving Problems Described by LCD Status Messages

Removing LCD Status Messages

Warning Messages

Using the System Setup Program

System Setup Options

Memory Information Screen

Integrated Devices Screen

System Security Screen

Exit Screen

Using the Setup Password

Disabling a Forgotten Password

Entering the BMC Setup Module

Installing System Components

Recommended Tools

Removing and Replacing the Optional Front Bezel

Opening and Closing the System

Closing the System

Cooling Fans

Replacing a Cooling Fan

Replacing the Cooling Shrouds

Power Supplies

Replacing a Power Supply

Installing an Expansion Card

Removing an Expansion Card

RAC Card

System Memory

General Memory Module Installation Guidelines

Installing Memory Modules

Removing Memory Modules

Processors

Installing a Processor

Processor VRMs

Removing a VRM

Installing a Diskette Drive

Installing an Optical Drive

Hard Drives

Removing a Drive Blank

Installing a Hot-Plug Hard Drive

Replacing a Hard Drive in a Hard-Drive Carrier

SAS Controller Cards

Connecting an External SAS Tape Drive

Connecting an External Fibre Channel Storage Device

Control Panel Assembly (Service-Only Procedure)

Installing the Control Panel

Fan Interposer Board (Service-Only Procedure)

Installing a Fan Interposer Board

Power Distribution Board (Service-Only Procedure)

Installing the Power Distribution Board

Chassis Intrusion Switch (Service-Only Procedure)

Installing the Chassis Intrusion Switch

Installing the SAS Backplane

Installing the System Board

Troubleshooting Your System

Checking Basic Power Problems

Troubleshooting External Connections

Troubleshooting the Keyboard

Troubleshooting Serial I/O Problems

Troubleshooting a NIC

Troubleshooting a Wet System

Troubleshooting the System Battery

Troubleshooting Power Supplies

Troubleshooting a Fan

Troubleshooting a Diskette Drive

Troubleshooting an Optical Drive

Troubleshooting a Hard Drive

Troubleshooting a SAS Controller or SAS RAID Controller

Troubleshooting an External SAS Tape Drive

Troubleshooting Expansion Cards

Troubleshooting the Microprocessors

Running the System Diagnostics

When to Use the System Diagnostics

Selecting Devices for Testing

Jumpers and Connectors

System Board Connectors

SAS Backplane Board Connectors

Getting Help

AutoTech Service

Dell Enterprise Training and Certification

Before You Call

Contacting Dell

Glossary

Index

PowerEdge 6950

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English

Safety Instructions

Installation Instructions

Before You Begin

Installation Tasks

VersaRails Rack Kit Contents

Marking the Rack

Installing the RapidRails Slide Assemblies

Installing the VersaRails Slide Assemblies

Installing the System in the Rack

Installing the Cable Tray and Cable-Management Arm

Routing Cables

Français

Consignes de sécurité

Instructions d'installation

Tâches d'installation

Outils et fournitures recommandés

Contenu du kit VersaRails

Marquage du rack

Installation des assemblages à glissière RapidRails

Installation des assemblages à glissière VersaRails

Installation du système dans le rack

Installation du chemin de câbles et du bras de gestion des câbles

Fixation du bras de gestion des câbles

Acheminement des câbles

markieren des racks

installation des systems im rack

verlegen der kabel

Espanol

instrucciones de seguridad

instrucciones de instalación

antes de comenzar

tareas de instalación

herramientas y material recomendados

contenido del kit de rack versarails

marcado del rack

instalación del sistema en el rack

instalación de la bandeja para cables

fijación del brazo para tendido de cables

opening the processor socket lever

installation und konfiguration

technische daten

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