About Your System
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About Your System
This section describes the physical, firmware, and software interface features that provide and ensure
the essential functioning of your system. The physical connectors on your system’s front and back
panels provide convenient connectivity and system expansion capability. The system firmware,
applications, and operating systems monitor the system and component status and alert you when a
problem arises. System conditions can be reported by any of the following:
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Front or back panel indicators
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System messages
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Warning messages
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Diagnostics messages
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Beep codes
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Alert messages
This section describes each type of message, lists the possible causes, and provides steps to resolve
any problems indicated by a message. The system indicators and features are illustrated in this
section.
Other Information You May Need
CAUTION:
The
Product Information Guide
provides important safety and regulatory information. Warranty
information may be included within this document or as a separate document.
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The
Getting Started Guide
provides an overview of system features, setting up your system, and
technical specifications.
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CDs included with your system provide documentation and tools for configuring and managing
your system.
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Systems management software documentation describes the features, requirements, installation,
and basic operation of the software.
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Operating system documentation describes how to install (if necessary), configure, and use the
operating system software.
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Documentation for any components you purchased separately provides information to configure
and install these options.
Summary of Contents for POWEREDGE 840
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