Chapter 1: About this document
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Chapter 2: Dell EMC PowerEdge C6520 system overview
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Inside the sled
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Rear view of the sled
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Network ports indicator codes
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Sled to hard drive mapping
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C6400 chassis options and drive enumerations
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Locating the Express Service Code and Service Tag
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System information label
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Chapter 3: Initial system setup and configuration
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Setting up the system
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iDRAC configuration
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Options to set up iDRAC IP address
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Options to log in to iDRAC
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Resources to install operating system
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Options to download firmware
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Options to download and install OS drivers
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Downloading drivers and firmware
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Chapter 4: Installing and removing system components
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Safety instructions
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Before working inside your system
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After working inside your system
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Recommended tools
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Sled
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Sled installation guidelines
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Removing a sled
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Installing a sled
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Air shroud
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Removing the air shroud
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Installing the air shroud
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Support bracket
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Removing the support bracket
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Installing the support bracket
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Expansion cards and expansion card risers
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Expansion card installation guidelines
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Removing the expansion card riser 1
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Installing the expansion card riser 1
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Removing the expansion card riser 2
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Installing the expansion card riser 2
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Removing an expansion cards
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Installing an expansion card
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Contents
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