Dell PowerEdge R820

Getting Started Guide

Notes, Cautions, and Warnings

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Installation And Configuration

WARNING: Before performing the following procedure, review the safety instructions that came with the system.

Unpacking A Rack System

Unpack your system and identify each item.

Assemble the rails and install the system in the rack following the safety instructions and the rack installation instructions provided with your system.

Figure 1. Installing the Rails and System in a Rack

Optional—Connecting The Keyboard, Mouse, And Monitor

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Figure 2. Optional—Connecting Keyboard, Mouse, and Monitor

Connect the keyboard, mouse, and monitor (optional).

The connectors on the back of your system have icons indicating which cable to plug into each connector. Be sure to tighten the screws (if any) on the monitor's cable connector.

Connecting The Power Cable(s)