Dell PowerEdge 6800 Information Update

About this manual

This document supplies detailed information for the PowerEdge 6800 server, covering regional power configuration, processor upgrade requirements, expansion‑card slot restrictions, and system start‑up behavior. It also describes integrated NIC IPMI port functionality, remote access controller interactions, and system status messages.

Additional sections address memory testing at start‑up, supported operating‑system configurations, and console redirection key sequences. The update includes tables for AC line voltage regions and jumper settings, as well as Spanish language installation notes for Microsoft Windows 2000.

What's inside

• Notes, Notices, and Cautions
• Reconfiguring the System for Regional Power Requirements
• Processor Upgrades
• Adaptec SCSI Card 39160 Expansion‑Card Slot Restrictions
• Memory Test at System Start‑Up
• System Start‑Up Behavior
• Integrated NIC IPMI Port Functionality
• Remote Access Controller Card Interaction With Integrated Video
• System Messages
• Installation of Microsoft Windows 2000 (Spanish)

Specifications

Frequently asked questions

Which expansion slot should the Adaptec SCSI Card 39160 use when a DRAG 4/P card is installed?

Install the Adaptec 39160 card in expansion‑card slot 2.

What happens to the NIC when IPMI pass‑through and network boot use the same port?

The NIC is unavailable for management traffic during boot and is restored automatically after the system boots.

What does the system do if the AC Power Recovery option is disabled?

The cooling fans spin briefly after power is applied and then stop.