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This guide provides information about installing, configuring, and troubleshooting the hardware and software components of the Dell PowerEdge Cluster FE100. This docu- ment addresses the use of two PowerEdge 6300, 6350, or 4300 server systems and a Dell PowerVault 65xF storage system in the PowerEdge Cluster FE100.
This guide addresses two audience levels:
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Users and system installers who perform general setup, cabling, and configura- tion of the PowerEdge Cluster FE100
Trained service technicians who perform more extensive upgrade or mainte- nance tasks such as installing expansion cards
Whenever a topic in this guide pertains to a specific audience, the audience is identified.
The chapters and appendixes in this guide are summarized as follows:
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Chapter 1, “Getting Started,” provides an overview of the PowerEdge Cluster FE100 and outlines the steps for installing a new PowerEdge Cluster FE100 system or integrating an existing PowerEdge system into a PowerEdge Cluster FE100.
Chapter 2, “Cabling the Cluster Hardware,” provides instructions for properly cabling the system hardware components.
Chapter 3, “Configuring the Cluster Software,” describes the software configura- tion options that you must specify to properly set up the cluster system.
Chapter 4, “Running Applications Software on a Cluster,” provides general infor- mation about running applications software on the PowerEdge Cluster FE100.
Chapter 5, “Troubleshooting,” provides information to help you troubleshoot problems with installing and configuring the cluster.
Appendix A, “Upgrading to a Cluster Configuration,” provides specific informa- tion to service technicians about upgrading existing system hardware and software to a cluster configuration.
Appendix B, “Cluster Data Sheet,” provides a form for gathering and recording important information about your PowerEdge Cluster FE100.
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