C1100 cloud server no POST after bios update
I updated the bios on a C1100 CS24-TY cloud server and now it will not POST - turns on, fans spin up full blast, but no POST and BMC is not available. The service light on the front is also orange. I...
View ArticleiDRAC Enterprise setup
HiiDRAC setup is a bit of mystery for me and would appreciate some help.Brand new Dell T420 came preinstalled with SBS 2011. SBS 2011 is configured and server boots into it fine.No iDRAC configuration...
View ArticleCPU1 VCORE: Voltage sensor for CPU1, state asserted was asserted
We have a R515 that gives the following message:CPU1 VCORE: Voltage sensor for CPU1, state asserted was assertedI understand that this is Something Bad (TM), but what exactly does it mean? And more...
View ArticleNew to Servers, few questions
I've hosted a server before off of an old desktop PC, but I just bought an 1850 PowerEdge. I have a website that I'd like to host from home, just to get into PHP, mySQL and just general website coding...
View ArticleUPS Alarm #149
I have alarm #149 showing on my Dell Rack 1000W UPS. The user manual says this alarm is "A faulted battery string has been detected and as a result, the charger is disabled." Reseating the battery did...
View Articlepoweredge 850 power outages
hi,Do you know how is transfer time when power outages for a poweredge 850 ? I have 3 servers in my home and i don't want to buy an expensive UPS. I thoughtinstallingan inverter/ chargerXantrex with...
View ArticleReplacement Bezel Key
I lost the system key that unlocks the front bezel to my Dell PE T310 server. How do I order a replacement?
View ArticleInstall Windows Server ON a flash drive
Hello All- Recently picked up a used PE2950 and to maximize the 6x3.5" drive backplane I would like to install the OS on a USB flash drive. I have heard of this being possible, but cannot find any info...
View Articler200 bios problem
Hi!After update BIOS on 1.4.3 in r200, after boot produces two short beep, and show A,B,C - green & D - yellow.and requires press F1 for continue or F2 - setup.If press F1 - normal boot & work,...
View ArticlePowerEdge T110 Chipset and CPU Compatibility?
On one of the previous BIOS updates for the T110, I noticed in the release notes something about compatibility for Core i7. I can't seem to find this anymore, but is does the T110 support the Core...
View ArticleInstalling iDRAC6 Enterprise
Hi!We have a PowerEdge T310 with iDRAC6 Express installed by default and it's running well since 2 years. Now we bought an iDRAC6 Enterprise (J675T) card and going to install it, but have some...
View ArticlePE2650, No Post.
Hi,I'm new to the community forum, and to servers. Recently I've wanted to get into servers so I decided to buy a cheap server.That server being a PE2650. I'm having a problem getting video or any kind...
View ArticlePE2950 Gen 1
I have a PERC 5 in my machine w/ (6) SAS/SATA slots, Is the raid controller upgradeable to say a PERC 6?
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hard drive, backplane or both?
Hi All, I got a Dell PE 6850 with Win 2000 SP4. Few days ago the hard drive on the server failed & we got it replaced but the disk rebuild process failed. Logged on to array manager (see below)...
View ArticleChoosing Memory for PowerEdge 6850
Hi,I recently purchased a PE 6850... I'm shopping for parts for it...I am (and have been since the 1990's) confused when it comes to choosing memory.The specs for the 6850 call for "144-bit ECC...
View ArticlePoweredge 1750 I/O question
http://www.dell.com/downloads/global/products/pedge/en/1750_specs.pdfIf someone can take a look at this spec sheet for the 1750 rack server and clarifiy exactly how the PCI (I/O) slots are set up I...
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Dell R610 boot from iSCSI
Hello!I try to install XenServer 6.1 in to iSCSI LUN, I successfully configured Broadcom BCM5709C Network Adapter to boot from iSCSI, but when I start to install XenServer an error occurs, that...
View ArticleDRAC card
Appologies if this is in the wrong section, was a bit unsure of where to post it.I have a R900 running Windows 2008 64, I have installed and configured a DRAC card, I can access the card remotely but...
View ArticleE1618 Predictive Failure on both PSUs, how to troubleshoot
Hi,I have a PowerEdge R300server and the following warnings:PS 1 Status: Power Supply sensor for PS 1, predictive failure was assertedPS 2 Status: Power Supply sensor for PS 2, predictive failure was...
View ArticlePoweredge 1750: space for the PCI slots?
Can someone tell me if the slot space for the Poweredge 1750 is long enough to run a separate graphics card. Some of these cardsare long and wondering how much depth might be there?Also, if anyone is...
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