Dell PowerEdge 1750 - Manual (Page 19)

Supported Operating Systems
l Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Server and Advanced Server
l Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Standard Edition, Enterprise Edition, and Web Edition (when available)
l Red Hat® Linux 8.0 and Red Hat Linux Advanced Server 2.1
l Novell® NetWare® 6.0
Software Features
The following software is included with your system:
l A System Setup program for quickly viewing and changing system configuration information. For more information on this program, see " Using the
System Setup Program ."
l Enhanced security features, including a system password and a setup password, available through the System Setup program.
l Video drivers for displaying many popular application programs in high-resolution modes.
l SCSI device drivers that allow the operating system to communicate with devices attached to the integrated SCSI subsystem.
l Systems management software and documentation CDs.
Power Protection Devices
Certain devices protect your system from the effects of problems such as power surges and power failures.
l PDU — Uses circuit breakers to ensure that the AC current load does not exceed the PDU's rating.
l Surge protector — Prevents voltage spikes, such as those that may occur during an electrical storm, from entering the system through the electrical
outlet. They do not protect against brownouts, which occur when the voltage drops more than 20 percent below the normal AC line voltage level.
l Line conditioner — Maintains a system's AC power source voltage at a moderately constant level and provides protection from brownouts, but does not
protect against a complete power loss.
l UPS — Uses battery power to keep the system running when AC power is unavailable. The battery is charged by AC power while it is available so that
after AC power is lost, the battery can provide power to the system for a limited amount of time—from 5 minutes to approximately an hour. A UPS that
provides only 5 minutes of battery power allows you to shutdown the system. Use surge protectors and PDUs with all universal power supplies, and
ensure that the UPS is UL-safety approved.
Other Documents You May Need
l The Rack Installation Guide included with your rack solution describes how to install your system into a rack.
l The Getting Started Guide document provides an overview of initially setting up your system.
l The User's Guide provides information about system features and technical specifications
l The Installation and Troubleshooting Guide describes how to troubleshoot the system and install and replace system components.
l The Dell Remote Access Controller Installation and Setup Guide provides complete information about installing, configuring, and using a RAC to remotely
access a system.
l Systems management software documentation describes the features, requirements, installation, and basic operation of the software.
l Operating system documentation describes how to install (if necessary), configure, and use the operating system software.
l The System Administrator's Guide provides system operation and management operation.
l Documentation for any components you purchased separately provides information to configure and install these options.
l Updates are sometimes included with the system to describe changes to the system, software, and/or documentation.
l 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.
Technical Specifications
The System Information Guide provides important safety and regulatory information. Warranty information may be included within this document or as a
separate document.
NOTE: Always read the updates first because they often supersede information in other documents.