Dell PowerEdge 1950 Getting Started

Getting Started With Your System 5
• Updates are sometimes included with the system to describe changes to the system, software,
and/or documentation.
NOTE: Always check for updates on support.dell.com and read the updates first because they often
supersede information in other documents.
• Release notes or readme files may be included to provide last-minute updates to the system or
documentation or advanced technical reference material intended for experienced users or
technicians.
Obtaining Technical Assistance
If you do not understand a procedure in this guide or if the system does not perform as expected,
see your Hardware Owner’s Manual.
Dell™ Enterprise Training and Certification is available; see www.dell.com/training for more
information. This service may not be offered in all locations.
Installation and Configuration
CAUTION: Before performing the following procedure, read and follow the safety instructions and important
regulatory information in your Product Information Guide.
This section describes the steps to set up your system for the first time.
Unpacking the System
Unpack your system and identify each item.
Keep all shipping materials in case you need them later.

Dell PowerEdge 1950 Specifications

General

Processor Sockets	2
Chipset	Intel 5000X
Memory Slots	8 DIMM slots
Network	Dual embedded Broadcom NetXtreme II 5708 Gigabit Ethernet
Form Factor	1U Rack
Processor	Intel Xeon 5100, 5300 series
Memory	Up to 32GB DDR2
Storage	SAS or SATA
Drive Bays	Two 3.5" SAS or SATA drives or Four 2.5" SAS or SATA drives
RAID Controller	PERC 5/i, PERC 6/i
Power Supply	670W redundant power supply (optional)
Operating System Support	Microsoft Windows Server, Red Hat Linux, SUSE Linux