1 About this document
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2 Next Generation Modular overview
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PowerEdge MX architecture overview
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3 Enclosure overview
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Front view of the enclosure
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Control panel
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PSU indicators
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Fan module indicator codes
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Back view of the enclosure
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Management module indicator codes
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Locating the information tag of your system
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4 Initial system setup and configuration
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Setting up your enclosure
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Management module configuration
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Options to set up the management module IP address
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Log in to the management module
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Methods to download firmware and drivers
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Downloading drivers and firmware
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LCD touch panel
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LCD features
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Assigning an IP address out-of-the-box
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Configuring the Static IP address using the LCD
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Configuring the DHCP IP address using the LCD
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KVM features
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5 Installing and removing system components
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Safety instructions
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Before working inside your enclosure
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After working inside your enclosure
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Hot plug and Non-hot plug devices
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Storage and compute sleds
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Removing a sled blank
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Installing a sled blank
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Removing a compute or storage sled from the enclosure
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Installing a compute or storage sled into the enclosure
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Cooling fan modules
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Removing a front fan module
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Installing a front fan module
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Removing a rear fan module
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Installing a rear fan module
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Power supply units
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Contents
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