Dell PowerEdge 6350, Installation And Troubleshooting Manual

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Introduction 1-1
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PowerEdge
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6350 computer systems are high-speed servers that offer signifi-
cant service and upgrade features.
The Dell PowerEdge 6350 systems include the following service features to make
troubleshooting easy and effective:
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The Dell Diagnostics program that checks for hardware problems (if the system
can boot)
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Embedded server management hardware that monitors temperatures and volt-
ages throughout the system and notifies you if the system overheats or if a
system cooling fan malfunctions
The Dell PowerEdge 6350 system chassis simplifies removing and replacing com-
puter components. The two panel doors on top of the chassis allow easy access to
the system board for performing processor and memory upgrades. The Dell-designed
small computer system interface (SCSI) backplane board and hard-disk drive carriers
eliminate the extensive cabling and drive configuration usually required for a SCSI
subsystem. The plastic drive rails attached to the CD-ROM drive allow you to remove
the device without removing a single screw.
Many upgrade options are offered for the Dell PowerEdge 6350 systems, including
the following:
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Additional microprocessors
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Additional memory
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A variety of expansion-card options (including redundant array of independent
disks [RAID] controller host adapter cards)
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Additional hard-disk drives
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A Dell Remote Assistant Card for system management