Dell R720 User Manual
Dell PowerEdge R720 and R720xd
Getting Started Guide
Regulatory Model: E14S Series
Regulatory Type: E14S001
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Installation And Configuration
WARNING: Before performing the following procedure, review the safety
instructions that came with the system.
Unpacking a Rack System
Unpack your system and identify each item.
Assemble the rails and install the system in the rack following the safety instructions and
the rack installation instructions provided with your system.
Figure 1. Installing the Rails and System in a Rack
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Connecting The Optional Keyboard, Mouse, And Monitor
Figure 2. Connecting Keyboard, Mouse, and Monitor
Connect the keyboard, mouse, and monitor (optional).
The connectors on the back of your system have icons indicating which cable to plug
into each connector. Be sure to tighten the screws (if any) on the monitor's cable
connector.
Connecting The Power Cable(s)
Figure 3. Connecting the Power Cable(s)
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