Dell PowerEdge 2900 Firmware Update
I am attempting to update the firmware on our PowerEdge 2900 server using the following instructions:www.dell.com/.../SLN296511And using this ISO from Dell's website:...
View ArticleT610 Power supply E1614 error
I have a T610 that every few months gets the following error "E1614 Power Supply 2 (870W) error" The server functions fine and I have powered the server with only Power supply 2 powered up with no...
View ArticleiDrac6 - vFlash - SD - only 256MB ?
hi everybodyI've tried in my iDracs (2.80) a 16BG and 2GB SD cards and I only see 256MB on both occasions?what could be the matter?many thanksL.
View ArticlePowerEdge 1900 11910 Intrusion Error!
So I was upgrading my memory and it seemed fine. But now it won't start. I plug in the power cable, the fans kick in, and 10 seconds later the fans shut off and I get this error message on the front...
View ArticleAdding 2 8gb RDIMM ECC sticks to R710 Server
I went to add 2 sticks of 8gb DDR3L-1600 RDIMM 1.35V CL11 via crucial to my R710 and it wouldn't boot. I realized the 4 x 2gb ram I already have is UDIMM and I can't mix so I took them out thinking I...
View ArticleiDRAC7 in R720: German keyboard layout in virtual console, but need US layout
For some reason or other, the iDRAC7 virtual console in our R720 uses a German (QWERTZ) layout. While that would indeed be correct from a geographical location standpoint, all our admins use US layout...
View ArticlePER320 power supplies - Can I make this a redundant supply..?
We have a two year old PER320 that has a 'problem' with the single power supply (flashing amber light), so it must be replaced. As I consider accomplishing this, my question is: can I 'rework' this...
View Articleneed help
Hello, My needs are small, just need Dual Core, RAM:4GB, windows 2008 r2 +, 500GB SATA,100Mbps And decent network uptime Location: United States I don't run any website, database, just a place to run...
View ArticleWhere is PERC H330 Mini firmware 25.4.0.0011?
I installed OMSA 8.3 last week on a brand new R430 with all the latest available firmware upgrades applied.Despite this the server alerts about:"The current firmware version 25.3.0.0016 is older than...
View ArticleiDrac Enterprise 6 in R610
I purchase a Dell iDrac Ent 6 board which I have placed in a R610 server. The iDrac version is 1.70. I'd like to update it. What file should I use? Link?Associated with that I am having trouble...
View ArticleVMware upgrade on PowerEdge R510 and T310
I am running esxi 5.0 on a few servers that are PowerEdge R510 and T310 and would like to upgrade them to versing 6.0 but I do not see those models listed on the VMware page. I was told to contact Dell...
View ArticlePoweredge 1600SC What Motherboard Fits?
I have acquired a 1600SC and was wanting to upgrade the internals to have a more modern system. Will any regular E-ATX board work in this case or are the case and board entirely proprietary?Thank You
View ArticlePoweredge 6400 Won't Display
Hi everyone,Just received a Dell Poweredge 6400. It turns on but when I connect via VGA nothing appears on my screen. The keyboard and mouse light up but nothing displays on the screen. Any advice?Thanks!
View ArticlePERC H700 Adapter w/ X394K Cable
I am upgrading a PowerEdge T310 for a customer that was originally shipped w/ a single HDD and no RAID controller (single drive is connected to mobo).I have purchased a PERC H700 controller and the...
View ArticleFlex Bay?
I'm the new owner of a Dell PowerEdge R710. I've currently got the model that supports 8x 2.5" drives with options for a "Flexbay". I've tried researching this Flex Bay but I keep coming up with...
View ArticleLifecycle Controller may not be enabled
Hi everyoneI have a problem with my Dell PowerEdge M620 iDRAC, icannot access it , when i look from the CMC side (Dell PowerEdge M1000e) is see the above message for some servers "Lifecycle Controller...
View ArticleDell R610 Firmware Update Process
I'm about to embark on a journey of getting two Dell R610s updated to the latest BIOS. They look to have, possibly, never been updated (yikes!).When the systems boot, here is what I'm seeing as far as...
View ArticleR710 replacement
Hi guys,Please I need to know the server model that has replaced the R710 server and what the latest alternative, if any, is???
View ArticleDell Poweredge server crashed, on recovery is reporting my windows is not...
Dell Poweredge server crashed, on recovery is reporting my windows is not genuine - tried to reactive it and it give an error message. Called micro soft and they advised me to call dell since they...
View ArticleHDD problem with PowerEdge R410
I have new one SATA HDD with 1 TB , i can see the HDD when the booting but when i want to install OS (Linux Redhad or Centos6.5 ) i cannot see the HDD , only it is available when install Windows 7....
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