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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. It also provides information about other documents you may need when setting up your system and how to obtain technical assistance.


Front-Panel Features and Indicators

Figure 1-1 shows the front-panel features and indicators of the system. To access the switches and indicators on the front panel, remove the optional bezel. See your Installation and Troubleshooting Guide for instructions. Table 1-1 lists the front-panel LED indicators, buttons, and connectors.

Figure 1-1. Front-Panel Features and Indicators

Table 1-1. Front-Panel LED Indicators, Buttons, and Connectors 

Indicator, Button, or Connector

Icon

Description

Blue/amber system status indicator

 

The blue system status indicator lights up during normal system operation. You can also use either the systems management software or the identification buttons located on the front and back of the system to cause this indicator to flash to identify a particular system.

The amber system status indicator flashes when the system needs attention due to a system problem.

Hard-drive indicator

The green hard-drive activity indicator flashes when the SATA hard drives are in use.

NOTE: It does not flash when SCSI hard drives are in use.

NMI button

The NMI button is used to troubleshoot software and device driver errors when using certain operating systems. This button can be pressed using the end of a paper clip. Use this button only if directed to do so by qualified support personnel or by the operating system's documentation.

System identification button

The identification buttons on the front and back panels can be used to locate a particular system within a rack. When one of these buttons is pushed, the blue system status indicator on the front and back blinks until one of the buttons is pushed again.

USB connectors

These connect USB 2.0-compliant devices to the system.

Power-on indicator,

Power button

The power-on indicator blinks when power is available to the system, but the system is not powered on.

The power button controls the DC power supply output to the system.

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.


Back-Panel Features and Indicators

Figure 1-2 shows the controls, indicators, and connectors located on the system's back panel.

Figure 1-2. Back-Panel Features and Indicators

Connecting External Devices

When connecting external devices to your system, follow these guidelines:

For information about individual connectors, see your Installation and Troubleshooting Guide. For information about enabling, disabling, and configuring I/O ports and connectors, see "Using the System Setup Program."


System Features

NOTE: If you decide to upgrade your system by installing a second microprocessor, you must order the microprocessor upgrade kits from Dell. Not all versions of the Intel Xeon microprocessor will work properly as additional microprocessors. The upgrade kit from Dell contains the correct version of the microprocessor as well as the instructions for performing the upgrade. Both microprocessors must have the same internal operating frequency and cache size.
NOTE: DVD devices are data only.

The system board includes the following features:

or

For more information about specific features, see "Technical Specifications."

The following software is included with your system:


Supported Operating Systems


Power Protection Devices

Certain devices protect your system from the effects of problems such as power surges and power failures.


Other Documents You May Need

The Product Information Guide provides important safety and regulatory information. Warranty information may be included within this document or as a separate document.
NOTE: Always read the updates first because they often supersede information in other documents.

Release notes or readme files may be included to provide last-minute updates to the system or documentation or advanced technical reference material intended for experienced users or technicians.


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.


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