Documentation matrix
The documentation matrix provides information on documents that you can refer to for setting up and
managing your system.
To...
Refer to...
Install your system into a rack
Rack documentation included with your rack
solution
Set up your system and know the system technical
specifications
Getting Started With Your System
that shipped with
your system or see
dell.com/poweredgemanuals
Install the operating system
Operating system documentation at
dell.com/
operatingsystemmanuals
Get an overview of the Dell Systems Management
offerings
Dell OpenManage Systems Management Overview
Guide at
dell.com/openmanagemanuals
Configure and log in to iDRAC, set up managed
and management system, know the iDRAC
features and troubleshoot using iDRAC
Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's
Guide at
dell.com/esmmanuals
Know about the RACADM subcommands and
supported RACADM interfaces
RACADM Command Line Reference Guide for
iDRAC and CMC at
dell.com/esmmanuals
Launch, enable and disable Lifecycle Controller,
know the features, use and troubleshoot Lifecycle
Controller
Dell Lifecycle Controller User’s Guide at
dell.com/
esmmanuals
Use Lifecycle Controller Remote Services
Dell Lifecycle Controller Remote Services Quick
Start Guide at
dell.com/esmmanuals
Set up, use, and troubleshoot OpenManage Server
Administrator
Dell OpenManage Server Administrator User’s
Guide at
dell.com/openmanagemanuals
Install, use and troubleshoot OpenManage
Essentials
Dell OpenManage Essentials User’s Guide at
dell.com/openmanagemanuals
Know the features of the storage controller cards,
deploy the cards, and manage the storage
subsystem
Storage controller documentation at
dell.com/
storagecontrollermanuals
Check the event and error messages generated by
the system firmware and agents that monitor
system components
Dell Event and Error Messages Reference Guide at
dell.com/esmmanuals
Quick Resource Locator
Use the Quick Resource Locator (QRL) to get immediate access to system information and how-to
videos. This can be done by visiting
dell.com/QRL
or by using your smartphone or tablet and a model
specific Quick Resource (QR) code located on your Dell PowerEdge system. To try out the QR code, scan
the following image.
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