Complete the Operating System Setup
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
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Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 Enterprise
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Microsoft HPC Server 2008 R2
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Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 Hyper-V
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Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6.0 (64-bit)
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Red Hat Enterprise 5 Update 5 (64-bit)
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SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11 Service Pack 1 (64-bit)
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VMware ESX 4.1 Update 1
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VMware ESXi 4.1 Update 1 (Embedded option for SDHC)
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Citrix XenServer 5.6 Feature Pack 1
NOTE:
For the latest information on supported operating systems, see
support.dell.com.
Other Information You May Need
WARNING:
system. Warranty information may be included within this document or as a
separate document.
See the Hardware Owner's Manual at support.dell.com/manuals for
information about system features, troubleshooting, and component
replacement.
See Using the Baseboard Management Controller Guide at
support.dell.com/manuals.
NOTE:
Always check for updates on support.dell.com/manuals and read the
updates first because they often supersede information in other documents.
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Installation and Configuration
See the safety and regulatory information that shipped with your