poweredge 1800 loses connection with primary hard drive
my poweredge server frequently loses connection with its primary sata hard drive it runs on the onboard controller(might have something to do with the fact I run 8 drives instead of the standard...
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Hi, I am trying to install Win Server 2008 r2 Essentials. Upon DVD boot message pop: server installation cannot proceed because a primary hard drive is not detected. I have initialised the disks (0 ,1)...
View ArticleNew Good Power Supply in 2950 result NO power, NO Lights at all.. What...
We had a working PE 2950 server- working just fine, plugged the server in at a new location it didn't power up at all.. No lights on the power supplies, no lights on the front, nothing.. We took the...
View ArticleBIOS/Firmware/Drivers Updates for End-of-Life Servers?
I have 30+ old PowerEdge 2950's, 1950's, and R200's - which as they are now 7-years+ old are no longer covered under warranty support with Dell.But, my question is... is the BIOS, EMC firmware, devices...
View ArticlePE 2950 - Anyone know if a 10GB NIC will work?
Components Below:Part NumberQuantityDescriptionPW8561PROCESSOR, 80574K, XDH, X5450, FCLGA6JD5091LABEL, REGULATORY, SIDE, UNIVERSAL, BLANK , V2FG0271Card, Backplane, Key, TOE, 2PORT Enterprise Systems...
View ArticleDriver Pack Updates
Hi,When doing a general System update via the DRAC (F10) and connecting to an SUU iso, what does the package "Driver Pack Update" do?Does it actually install new drivers, or just download them to the...
View ArticleSlow disk speed on Dell Poweredge R720 - RAID 50
Hi,I have some question about PERC H310 Raid controller configuration on Poweredge R720.My configuration is: RAID-50 with 8 SAS 6GB HDD. I installed already the latest FW for this Raid controller, and...
View ArticleDoes R430 support new 64GB DIMMs?
Hello all,I plan to buy few R430s to my small VMware cluster.The current specification says that R430 only supports 32-GB DIMMs. Is the support for 64GB modules planned?Where can I find some confirmed...
View ArticleR720 Intel Gigabit 4P I350-t Adapter Firmware Update
Hi,I have recently upgraded all of the firmware on my R720 to the latest versions using the Lifecycle controller. All worked well except for the PSU and Intel Gigabit 4P I350-t Adapter. After resetting...
View ArticleR710 LifeCycle Firmware update screwed up
I have an R710 server that I need help with.Earlier today I wanted to update my BIOS and LifeCycle controller. I tried through the F10 System manager, but because my LifeCycle controller and iDRAC were...
View Articledell poweredge 2950 Poweredge Railkit screws and holders
So i bought like a 42u server cabinet to find the rail hook doesn`t fit so the easy option has gone out the window but as i adjusted the rails to screws instead of hooks i see they fit perfectly but i...
View ArticlePowerEdge SC1430 lights 1&2 blink amber power light
Manual is not very helpfull about this error, server was working, reboot then this.Since PS power on and Fans too I guess is a MB malfuntion, but there is anything else could cause it?
View ArticlePowerEdge r610 Memory Increase 32Gb to 64Gb
Hi everyonei need help on this issue. I want to increase memory on my r610 . I have a 4 of 8Gb DIMM's, installed A1A4 B1B4, i want add another 32Gb memory by 2 banks 16Gb each.What a memory...
View ArticleDell System Hardware & Software Updates for July 20 - 24, 2015
Popular DownloadsDSET - Dell Server E-Support ToolDell Support Live Image 2.2OpenManage Server Administrator (OMSA)OpenManage Essentials (OME) 2.0.1Servers & Storage13G PowerEdge Server Backplane...
View Articledell 2950 gen III power edge server
I have PowerEdge 2950 which produces an error code: E1000 Failsafe "E1227 Linear PwrGd".
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R710 error while booting: pcie training error integrated RAID
I have an r710 and just now booted it for the first time.First thing it does is check the ram then it looks for the iDRAC card (which I don't have) and then after that is when it displays the...
View ArticleI changed my computer server 2008 r2 a new name, SLQ and most folder file...
I changed my computer server 2008 r2 a new name, now the SLQ and most folder file security still inherited the old computer name. Can someone please help me... or is there any Microsoft hot fix link...
View ArticleIntel 10G X520 Dual Adapter
Only the second ports come up. Other port does not load. any ideas ? Have reinstalled and installed latest drivers.
View ArticlePowerEdge R430 won't boot SATA using UEFI
Got a new PE R430 and configured BIOS for UEFI. It recognizes the SATA SSD (set to AHCI) as present/detected. However, it is not presented as a boot option, only PXE NICs.When changed to legacy BIOS...
View ArticleDell PowerEdge T630 - nvidia Quadro compatibility
Has anyone successfully used any version of the Quadro with the PowerEdge T630?We have a T630 with the GPU kit. I see the Tesla listed as compatible with the T630, have found the GTX970 to not be...
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