Supported Operating Systems
•Microsoft® Windows Server™ 2003 Standard, Enterprise, and Web Editions
•Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Standard and Enterprise x64 Editions
•Red Hat® Enterprise Linux AS and ES for Intel x86 (versions 3 and 4)
•Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS and ES for Intel Extended Memory 64 Technology (Intel EM64T) (version 4)
•SUSE® Linux Enterprise Server 9 for Intel EM64T
•Novell® NetWare® 6.5 (when available) (not available
Other Information You May Need
CAUTION: The Product Information Guide provides important safety and regulatory information. Warranty information may be included within this document or as a separate document.
•The Rack Installation Instructions or Rack Installation Guide included with your rack solution describes how to install your system into a rack.
•The Hardware Owner’s Manual provides information about system features and describes how to troubleshoot the system and install or replace system components. This document may be found on the CDs that came with your system, or on support.dell.com.
•CDs included with your system provide documentation and tools for configuring and managing your system.
•Release notes or readme files may be included to provide
Obtaining Technical Assistance
If you do not understand a procedure in this guide or if the system does not perform as expected, see your Hardware Owner’s Manual.
Dell™ Enterprise Training and Certification is available; see www.dell.com/training for more information. This service may not be offered in all locations.
Installation and Configuration
CAUTION: Before performing the following procedure, read and follow the safety instructions and important regulatory information in your Product Information Guide.
This section describes the steps to set up your system for the first time.
Getting Started With Your System
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