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Regulatory Model: E11S Series
December 2010 P/N DHY8H Rev. A01
Installation and Configuration
WARNING: Before performing the following procedure, review the safety
instructions that came with the system.
Unpacking the System
Unpack your system and identify each item.
Optional—Connecting the 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.
Getting Started With Your System3
Connecting the Power Cable
Connect the system’s power cable to the system and, if a monitor is used,
connect the monitor’s power cable to the monitor.
Securing the Power Cable
Bend the system power cable into a loop, as shown in the illustration,
and attach to the cable clasp.
Plug the other end of the power cable into a grounded electrical outlet or a
separate power source such as an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) or a
power distribution unit (PDU).
NOTE: Ensure that the system is connected to a stand-alone power source with
stable power supply for better performance.
4Getting Started With Your System
Turning On the System
Press the power button on the system. The power indicator should light.
Complete the Operating System Setup
If you purchased a preinstalled operating system, see the operating system
documentation that ships with your system. To install an operating system for
the first time, see the installation and configuration documentation for your
operating system. Be sure the operating system is installed before installing
hardware or software not purchased with the system.
Supported Operating Systems
•Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2011 (x64) Standard and
Essential Editions
•Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 (x64) Standard and
Foundation Editions
•Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 (x64) Standard and
Foundation Editions
•Microsoft Windows Server 2008 (x86) Standard Edition with SP2
•Microsoft Windows Server 2008 (x64) Standard Edition with SP2
•Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 (x64) with Hyper-V for
Standard Edition
Getting Started With Your System5
•Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP2 (x64) with Hyper-V for
Standard Edition
•Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 (x64) with Hyper-V for
Standard Edition
•Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server 6.0 (x64)
•SUSE
•VMware ESX Version 4.1 Update 1 (Classic)
•VMware ESXi Version 4.1 Update 1 (Embedded)
•Citrix XenServer v5.6 Feature Pack 1
Linux Enterprise Server 11 SP1 (x64)
NOTE: For the latest information on supported operating systems,
see support.dell.com.
Dell Software License Agreement
•Before using your system, please read the Dell Software License
Agreement that came with your system.
•You must consider any CD, DVD, or diskette set of Dell installed
software as BACKUP copies of the software installed on your
system’s hard-disk drive.
•If you do not accept the terms of the agreement, please call the customer
assistance telephone number. For customers in the United States,
call 800-WWW-DELL (800-999-3355). For customers outside the
United States, visit
from the top of the page.
support.dell.com
and select your country or region
6Getting Started With Your System
Other Information You May Need
WARNING: See the safety and regulatory information that shipped with
your system. Warranty information may be included within this document or
as a separate document.
•The
•Any media that ships with your system that provides documentation and tools
Owner’s Manual
and describes how to troubleshoot the system and install or replace
system components. This document is available online at
support.dell.com/manuals
for configuring and managing your system, including those pertaining to the
operating system, system management, system updates, and system
components that you purchased with your system.
NOTE: Always check for updates on support.dell.com/manuals and read the
updates first because they often supersede information in other documents.
provides information about system features
.
Obtaining Technical Assistance
If you do not understand a procedure in this guide or if the system does not
perform as expected, see your Owner’s Manual. Dell offers comprehensive
hardware training and certification. See dell.com/training for more information.
This service may not be offered in all locations.
Información de la NOM (sólo para México)
La información que se proporciona a continuación aparece en el dispositivo
descrito en este documento, en cumplimiento de los requisitos de la Norma
Oficial Mexicana (NOM):
Importador:
Número de modelo:E11S
Voltaje de alimentación:100 V CA–240 V CA
Frecuencia:50 Hz/60 Hz
Consumo eléctrico:9.0 A–4.5 A
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Technical Specifications
Processor
Processor typeOne Intel Xeon processor E3-1200 product family
or
One Intel Core i3-2100 product family
or
One Intel Pentium processor (when available)
Architecture1066 MHz or 1333 MHz DDR3 unbuffered Error
Correcting Code (ECC) DIMMs
Memory module socketsFour 240-pin
Memory module capacities1 GB, 2 GB, 4 GB, or 8 GB
Minimum RAM1 GB
Maximum RAM32 GB
Drives
Hard drivesUp to four 3.5-inch, cabled SAS or SATA
internal drives
Optical driveOptional internal SATA DVD-ROM or
SATA DVD+/-RW
Optional external USB DVD-ROM
NOTE: DVD devices are data only.
Tape driveOne optional internal half-height tape
backup device
8Getting Started With Your System
Connectors
Back
NIC
Serial
USB
Video
eSATA
Front
USB
Internal
USB
Video
Video typeMatrox G200, integrated in Winbond WPCM450
Video memory 8 MB
Power
AC power supply (per power supply)
Wattage
Vo lt ag e
Heat dissipation
Maximum inrush current
Batteries
System battery
One RJ-45 (for integrated 1 GB NIC)
9-pin, DTE, 16550-compatible
Four 4-pin, USB 2.0-compliant
15-pin VGA
One 7-pin connector
Two 4-pin, USB 2.0-compliant
Two 4-pin, USB 2.0-compliant
305 W
100 VAC–240 VAC, 50 Hz/60 Hz, 9.0 A–4.5 A
1300 BTU/hr maximum
Under typical line conditions and over the entire
system ambient operating range, the inrush
current may reach 35 A per power supply for
10 ms or less.
CR 2032 3.0-V lithium coin cell
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Physical
Height42.03 cm (16.55 in)
Width18.90 cm (7.44 in)
Depth46.38 cm (18.25 in)
Weight 16.1 kg (35.49 lb)
Environmental
NOTE: For additional information about environmental measurements for specific
system configurations, see dell.com/environmental_datasheets.
Temperature
Operating
10 °C to 35 °C (50 °F to 95 °F) with a maximum
temperature gradation of 10 °C per hour
NOTE: For altitudes above 2950 feet, the maximum
operating temperature is derated 1 ºF/550 ft.
Storage
Relative humidity
Operating
Storage
Maximum vibration
Operating
Storage
–40 °C to 65 °C (–40 °F to 149 °F) with
a maximum temperature gradation
of 20 °C per hour
20% to 80% (noncondensing) with a maximum
humidity gradation of 10% per hour
5% to 95% (noncondensing)
0.26 Grms at 5 Hz–350 Hz for 15 min
1.87 Grms at 10 Hz–500 Hz for 15 min
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Environmental (continued)
Maximum shock
Operating
Storage
Altitude
Operating
Storage
Airborne contaminant level
Class
One shock pulse in the positive z axis (one pulse
on each side of the system) of 31 G for 2.6 ms in
the operational orientation
Six consecutively executed shock pulses in
the positive and negative x, y, and z axes
(one pulse on each side of the system) of 71 G for
up to 2 ms
Six consecutively executed shock pulses in the
positive and negative x, y, and z axes (one pulse
on each side of the system) of 32 G faired square
wave pulse with velocity change at
270 inches/second (686 centimeters/second)