Dell EMC NX3240 System Getting Started Guide

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Getting Started

Before you begin setting up your system, please review the following important information.

Safety Information

WARNING: Before setting up your system, follow the safety instructions included in the Safety, Environmental, and Regulatory Information document shipped with the system.

CAUTION: Use Extended Power Performance (EPP) compliant power supply units, indicated by the EPP label, on your system. For more information on EPP, see the Installation and Service Manual at Dell.com/storagemanuals.

NOTE: The documentation set for your system is available at Dell.com/storagemanuals. Ensure that you always check this documentation set for all the latest updates.

NOTE: Ensure that the operating system is installed before installing hardware or software not purchased with the system. For more information about supported operating systems, see Dell.com/ossupport.

Setting Up Your System

Ensure that the system is installed and secured. For more information about installing and securing the system into a rack, see the rack documentation included with your rack solution.

Connect the network cable and the optional I/O devices.
Connect the system to a power source.
Loop and secure the power cable using the retention strap. This involves winding the power cable and fastening it with the provided strap.
Turn on the system.

Technical Specifications

The following specifications are only those required by law to ship with your system. For a complete and current listing of the specifications for your system, see Dell.com/storagemanuals.

Power

1100 W Platinum AC 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz, 12 A–6.5 A

NOTE: If the system operates at low line 100–120 V AC, then the power rating per PSU is derated to 1050 W.

750 W Platinum AC 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz, 10 A–5 A

System Battery

3 V CR2032 lithium coin cell

Temperature

Maximum ambient temperature for continuous operation: 40°C/104°F

NOTE: Certain system configurations may require a reduction in the maximum ambient temperature limit. The performance of the system may be impacted when operating above the maximum ambient temperature limit or with a faulty fan.

For information on Dell Fresh Air and supported expanded operating temperature range, see the Installation and Service Manual at Dell.com/storagemanuals.

End User License Agreement

Before using your system, read the Dell Software License Agreement that shipped with your system. If you do not accept the terms of agreement, see Dell.com/contactdell.

Save all software media that shipped with your system. These media are backup copies of the software installed on your system.

Regulatory Information

Regulatory model/type: E38S Series/E38S001

Model Number: RHVT4

Revision: A00

Date: 2018-03

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