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‡The Hardware Installation Guide for the QLA2100/2100F and the Software Instal- lation Guide for the QLA2100/2100F provide installation instructions forthe QLogic QLA-2100 or QLQ-2100F host bus adapter.

‡If you are installing a Dell PowerEdge Expandable RAID Controller card, the fol- lowing documents are included with the controller: Dell PowerEdge Expandable RAID Controller User’s Guide, Dell PowerEdge Expandable RAID Controller Client User’s Guide, and Dell PowerEdge Expandable RAID Controller Battery Backup Module User’s Guide.

‡The Microsoft Cluster Server Adminstrator’s Guide describes the clustering soft- ware used on PowerEdge Cluster FE100.

‡The Microsoft Windows NT Server, Enterprise Edition Administrator’s Guide describes the Microsoft Windows NT Server, Enterprise Edition operating sys- tem that is included with the system if you ordered the operating system software from Dell. This documentation describes how to install (if necessary), configure, and use the Windows NT Server operating system.

‡Documentation is included with any options you purchase separately from the system. This documentation includes information that you need to configure and install these options in the Dell computer.

‡Technical information files—sometimes called “readme” files—may be installed on the hard-disk drive to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to the system or advanced technical reference material intended for experienced users or technicians.

NOTE: Documentation updates are sometimes included with your system to describe changes to your system or software. Always read these updates before consulting any other documentation because the updates often contain the latest information. Also consult Dell’s Web site at www.dell.com for updates.

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NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer system.

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