OS Deployment
Hi,Pretty basic thing I'm trying to do here but not having any luck. All I'm trying to do is install Windows Server 2008 R2 on a Dell PowerEdge 2900. I've tried booting to optical disk with the...
View ArticleC6100 Integration Question
I may have posted this in the wrong spot before so I apologize for that.I purchased 2 C6100 machines from a good deal I was offered. What I need to do is the use these as a traditional server taking...
View ArticleiDRAC 7 virtual console automatically opens
We have lots of Dell R420s and I've noticed that the virtual console is now opening automatically on login using a browser. Is there an option to enable/disable this or is it strange behaviour? Someone...
View ArticleT110 RAM Question for 32 bit system Part 2
System: PowerEdge T110, Xeon X3470, Windows 2003 Standard SP2 x86 (no upgrade path to x64 is available for our software configuration, so we're stuck w/ 32 bit)This question was originally answered but...
View ArticleT420 Acoustic Noise
We have a new Dell T420 that arrived yesterday, we immediately noticed a harmonic noise and small vibration on the side panel. If we pull the 3 15K drives thevibration and noise disappears. We have...
View ArticlePowerEdge R720 boot time excessive
The faster the machines get, the slower they boot!!! Why can't Dell make servers boot to Linux in 10-20 seconds? My Raspberry Pi boots faster. It would cost zero dollars, would delight your...
View ArticleResetting root password for multiple m1000e chassis
Hi all,Is there a way to do this via script? Anyone have the script or tool....pls?Thankyou.John Bradshaw
View ArticleFan Redundancy Lost PowerEdge 2950
I am havign the same issue with a PowerEdge 2950.I have swapped the fans, cleaned the fans, blown out the connectors and it still says.I continue to get the error: PowerEdge 2950 E1310 RPM Fan 3 E1313...
View ArticlePowerEdge 2950 Fan Issue
I am having an issue with the PowerEdge 2950 where the Fans are in over drive.I get the following error: E1310 RPM Fan 3 E1313 Fan Redundancy (switching the fan did nothing still says Fan 3).I have...
View Article[Dell PowerEdge R620 II] Logical processors disabled in BIOS but HT still...
Hi,We just received a new Dell PowerEdge R620 II and for applicative requirements we have to disable HyperThreading on the server. As usual I disabled the Logical Processors option in BIOS but the OS...
View ArticlePowerEdge T610 - Sees Only 16 "CPUs"
Gentlemen, My client has three stations "PowerEdge T610" with 2 processors E5630 (in bios) (Windows E5649). My XenServer (Bare Metal Hypervisor) sees only 16 "CPUs". These 2 processors have...
View ArticleDell PowerEdge 1900 Server No boot error
I have a Dell Poweredge 1900 Server that is turn on the power giving me the error message E1216 3.3V PwrGd and E 1000 fail safe error . I am thinking of hanging the power supply. Has anyone else had...
View ArticleAny news on the T110 II successor?
Would anyone from the Dell team share any news on the PowerEdge T110 II successor? I'm interested in the chipset choice (C222, C224 also?) along with Xeon E3 v3, and possibly a release date. Thanks
View ArticleMemory Upgrade to 8gb Dell R200
Hi all i have a new kit of Elpida 2GB 2Rx8 PC2-5300P-555 8GB Memory but if i put 8GB in the server the server bleeps and wont boot even whit one stick i got the datasheet...
View ArticleDell R900 Poweredge Server
hi We are using Dell R900 server as our ESXi host.Recently i saw an warning on the server "Battery on Controller 0 Discharging ------ Battery Status Learning"I have seen this error for the first...
View ArticleSlot names not updating on m1000e Chassis
Hi,We cannot seem to get the Slot Names to refresh if we rebuild a server with another name on our m1000e Chassis. (We need the list down the LHS to show what the actual HostName is).We tick the box...
View ArticleInsert Asset Tag via command line
Hi,Is there a way to insert an Asset Tag to Dell blades using a command line if the DRAC IP/logon is known?Thx,John Bradshaw
View ArticlePowerEdge 1600sc convert to desktop optimization
I have a PowerEdge 1600sc, which I have been trying to convert to an efficient desktop. However, it is not working out in my favor. I can not clearly watch a video or play a simple flash game without...
View ArticlePowerEdge 840 will not boot or POST.
Our PowerEdge server will not boot or POST. When powered on, it gives a flashing amber light and a steady green light. nothing else. no beeps or other lights. Front fan runs but back fan does not.What...
View ArticleR710 Memory Configuration Help
I am in the process of upgrading the RAM in our single-processor R710 and would like to verify the configuration before buying the memory. If I am reading the documentation correctly, I believe the...
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