Preparing Your Systems for Clustering

This section provides information for preparing your server and storage system hardware for clustering in a Dell™ PowerEdge™ Cluster SE500W configuration.

Before You Begin

1Ensure that your site can handle the power requirements of the cluster equipment. Contact your sales representative for information about your region's power requirements.

CAUTION: Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove and access any of the components inside the system. See your Product Information Guide for complete information about safety precautions, working inside the computer, and protecting against electrostatic discharge.

2Ensure that the following components are installed in each PowerEdge system in the cluster:

Network adapters

PERC RAID adapters

SCSI hard drives

Any additional peripheral components

RAID controllers for internal drives (optional)

3Ensure that the following components are installed in each Dell PowerVault™ 22xS system in the cluster. See "Installing and Configuring the Shared Storage System."

Two enclosure management modules (EMMs)

A split-bus module

SCSI hard drives

4Cable the system hardware for clustering.

See "Cabling Your Cluster Hardware" for more information.

5Configure the storage system(s) as described in your storage system documentation.

6Configure the PERC RAID adapters as described in your PERC RAID adapter documentation.

7If you are using hardware-based RAID for the internal SCSI hard drives, configure the hard drives using the controller's BIOS utility or Dell OpenManage™ Array Manager or

Dell OMSM.

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SE500W specifications

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One of the standout characteristics of the SE500W is its stunning display quality. The monitor boasts a Full HD resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels, delivering crisp and vibrant visuals. This makes it ideal for various tasks, whether you are editing photos, watching videos, or working on extensive spreadsheets. The IPS panel provides wide viewing angles, ensuring consistent color accuracy and clarity from virtually any position.

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The SE500W also incorporates features aimed at enhancing user comfort and productivity. The Dell ComfortView technology reduces harmful blue light emissions, making it easier on the eyes during extended use. Moreover, its Flicker-Free technology helps eliminate flickering, adding another layer of comfort for users who spend significant time in front of the screen.

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