CHAPTER 1
Introduction
Dell® PowerEdg^ 4350 computer systems are high-speed servers that offer signifi
cant service and upgrade features.
The Dell PowerEdge 4350 systems include the following service features to make
troubleshooting easy and effective:
• The Dell Diagnostics program that checks for hardware problems (if the system
can boot)
• 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 4350 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 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 4350 systems, including
the following items:
An additional microprocessor
Additional memory
A variety of expansion-card options (including redundant arravs of independent
disks [RAID] controller host adapter cards)
Additional hard-disk drives
A Dell Remote Assistant Card (DRAC) for system management
Redundant power supplies
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