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System Overview

Dell™ PowerEdge™ 750 Systems User's Guide

  Front-Panel Features

  Back-Panel Features

  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, including front- and back-panel indicators, and provides information about connecting external devices to the system and using power protection devices. It also lists other documents that you may need to install and operate your system, as well as how to obtain technical assistance.


Front-Panel Features

Figure 1-1 shows the front-panel features and indicators of the system. To remove the optional bezel and access the switches and indicators on the front panel, press the latch at each end of the bezel. See Figure 1-1.

Figure 1-1. Front-Panel Features

The power button controls the power input to the system's power supply.

The two system 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 or the systems management software is used to identify the system, the blue system status indicators on the front and back of the system blink. (To stop the indicator from blinking, press one of the identification buttons a second time, or use the systems management software.)

The front panel also incorporates a USB connector and a video connector. See Figure 1-1.

Table 1-1 describes the indicators on the system front panel.

Table 1-1. Front-Panel LED Indicators

LED Indicator

Description

Blue/amber system status indicator

The blue system status indicator lights up during normal system operation. You can also use the systems management software 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 hard drives are in use.

NIC1 and NIC2 link indicators

The indicators for the two integrated network adapters light if the network adapters are connected to the network.

Power indicator

The green indicator in the center of the power button flashes if AC power is available to the system, but the system is not powered on.

The green indicator is on when the system is powered on.

If the system is not connected to AC power, the green indicator is off.

Connecting External Devices

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

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


Back-Panel Features

Figure 1-2 shows the back-panel features of the system.

Figure 1-2. Back-Panel Features


System Features

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


Supported Operating Systems

Your system supports the following 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 System 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.

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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