Dell External OEMR R5500XL Setup & Features Manual

Dell Precision R5500

Setup And Features Information

About Warnings

WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury,
or death.

Front And Back View

Figure 1. Front And Back View

1. power button, power light

2. system identification button

3. system identification light

4. drive activity light

5. network link integrity lights (2)

6. diagnostic lights (4)

7. USB 2.0 connectors (2)

8. CD/DVD drive

9. hard drive bays (6)

10. expansion card slots

11. USB 2.0 connectors (4)

12. network adapter connector (2)

13. network link integrity light

14. network activity light

15. serial connector

16. line-out connector

17. line-in/microphone connector

18. system identification light

19. system identification button

Regulatory Model: E15S

Regulatory Type: E15S001

2011 – 04

20. remote system identification light
connector

21. second power supply bay (optional)

22. power connector

Quick Setup

WARNING: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer. For additional best practices
information, see www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.

NOTE: Some devices may not be included if you did not order them.

1. Install the rails and the computer in the rack. See your rack installation
documentation for safety instructions and instructions on installing
your computer in a rack.

Figure 2. Rack Installation

WARNING: Additional Instructions for Rack-Mounted Systems:

• Your rack kit has been approved only for the rack cabinet provided. It

is your responsibility to ensure that installation of the equipment
into any other rack complies with all applicable standards. Dell
disclaims all liability and warranties with respect to combinations of
equipment with any other rack.

• Before installing your equipment in a rack, install all front and side

stabilizers. Failure to install stabilizers can allow the rack to tip over.

• Always load from the bottom up, and load the heaviest items first.

• Do not overload the AC power supply branch circuit that provides

power to the rack.

• Do not stand or step on any components in the rack.

: The system may have more than one power supply cable. To
reduce the risk of electrical shock, a trained service technician may need
to disconnect all power supply cables before servicing the system.

2. Connect the network cable(s) (optional).

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Figure 3. Network Connection

3. Connect the keyboard or mouse (optional).

Figure 4. Keyboard and Mouse Connection

4. Connect the monitor cable (optional).

Figure 5. Monitor Connection

5. Connect the power cable(s).

Figure 6. Power Connection

6. Bend the power cable into a loop and secure it to the power supply
handle using the strap.

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