When You Begin - Dell PowerEdge 1655MC Manual Del Usuario

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The Dell Embedded Remote Access/MC User's Guide describes using the remote access
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features on the systems management module, including default settings for the
remote access features.
• The online Dell PowerEdge Integrated Switch User's Guide describes the features and
how to use the network switch modules.
• The Dell OpenManage Server Assistant User's Guide provides detailed information on
the systems management software applications, as well as information on alternative
upgrade paths.
• Systems management software documentation describes the features, requirements,
installation, and basic operation of the software.
• Operating system documentation describes how to install (if necessary), configure,
and use the operating system software.
• Other documentation included on the CDs that came with your system describes the
use of advanced system features.
• Documentation for any components you purchased separately provides information to
configure and install these options.
• Updates are sometimes included with the system to describe changes to the system,
software, and/or documentation.
NOTE: Always read the updates first because they often supersede information in other
documents.
Release notes or readme files may be included to provide last-minute updates to the system
or documentation, or advanced technical reference material intended for experienced users
or technicians.

When You Begin

Unpack the system and install it in a rack.
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Connect power to the power supplies.
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Connect the keyboard, video, and mouse to the KVM switch on the management
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module.
Use the KVM switch to select a server module. See "Using the KVM Switch." Online
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help is available while using the KVM switch.
If required, configure the hard drives for RAID 1 or integrated mirroring. It is
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recommended that you configure RAID 1 prior to installation of the operating system.
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