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Contents
1 System Overview
Introduction.......................................................................................................................... 1-1
System Overview ................................................................................................................. 1-1
Supported Operating Systems ........................................................................................ 1-2
System Console Firmware ............................................................................................. 1-2
Console Firmware Tasks......................................................................................... 1-2
System Features............................................................................................................. 1-4
Reliability/Availability .................................................................................. 1-4
System Expansion ......................................................................................... 1-4
Server Management....................................................................................... 1-5
System Security............................................................................................. 1-5
Front Panel Controls and Indicators ............................................................................... 1-6
Front Panel Switches ..................................................................................................... 1-8
Rear Panel Ports and Slots ............................................................................................. 1-9
Internal System Options .............................................................................................. 1-10
Storage Options .................................................................................................... 1-10
EISA, ISA, and PCI Options ................................................................................. 1-11
Memory Options................................................................................................... 1-11
External Options.......................................................................................................... 1-12
Ordering Options ......................................................................................................... 1-12
2 Installing Your Hardware
Introduction.......................................................................................................................... 2-1
Hardware Setup Overview.................................................................................................... 2-1
Verifying the Installation Site............................................................................................... 2-2
Preinstallation Considerations........................................................................................ 2-2
Environmental Conditions ............................................................................................. 2-4
