Dell PowerEdge 6400 User Manual
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Preface: Dell™ PowerEdge™ 6400 Systems User's Guide
About This Guide
This guide is intended for anyone who uses the Dell PowerEdge 6400 computer systems. The guide can be used by both first-time and
experienced computer users who want to learn about the features and operation of the systems or who want to upgrade their systems.
Warranty and Return Policy Information
Dell Computer Corporation ("Dell") manufactures its hardware products from parts and components that are new or equivalent to new in
accordance with industry-standard practices. For information about the Dell warranty for your system, see "
Warranty, Return Policy, and Year 2000
Statement of Compliance
."
Other Documents You May Need
In addition to this User's Guide, the following documentation is included with your system:
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The Installation and Troubleshooting Guide, which provides instructions for installing system hardware and includes troubleshooting and
diagnostic procedures for testing your computer system
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The HP OpenView Network Node Manager Special Edition 1.5.x With Dell OpenManage HIP 3.5.x User's Guide, which describes the
alert messages issued by this optional server management software
You may also have one or more of the following documents:
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Operating system documentation if you ordered the operating system software from Dell. This documentation describes how to install (if
necessary), configure, and use the operating system software.
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Dell PowerEdge 6400 rack installation documentation, which provides detailed instructions for installing the system in a rack.
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Documentation for any options you purchase separately from the system. This documentation includes information that you need to configure
and install these options in your Dell computer.
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Technical information files
—sometimes called "readme" files—installed on the hard-disk drive, which provide last-minute updates about
technical changes to the system or advanced technical reference material intended for experienced users or technicians.
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Documentation updates that describe changes to the system or software. Always read these updates before consulting any other
documentation because the updates often contain information that supersedes the information in the other documents.
Notational Conventions
The following notational conventions are used in this document.
Notes, Notices, Cautions, and Warnings
Throughout this guide, there may be blocks of text printed in bold type or in italic type. These blocks are notes, notices, cautions, and warnings,
and they are used as follows:
NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem.
Warranty and Return Policy Information
NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer system.
CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious bodily
injury.