PowerEdge T605 memory decrease warning
We recently removed some memory from our PowerEdge T605 server because it had developed a fault. This is not a problem as it is only running a 32 bit server OS and still has 4GB RAM. However, on reboot...
View ArticleDell Power Edge 1950 - USB PORTS
Trying to upgrade my server from M.Server 2003 > 2012Here's my issues:-1- Dell USB ports not working2- Installed a usb pci card , but the keyboard only work when the os is loaded so i cannot select...
View ArticlePowerEdge 840 Graphics Card Upgrade?
Hi All,Here we go again. I've spent hours trawling the 'net for answers, with little luck. I'm thinking of buying a refurbished PowerEdge 840 to use as a combined server/desktop. Problem: Integrated...
View ArticleiDrac7 Questions - New to Dell
Hi There,I am new to Dell hardware as I work with primarily a HP shop and more familiar with their ILOMy main question is in regards to the IDRAC7 licensing. We have become the support provider for a...
View ArticleDell PowerEdge T420 Memory upgrade
Hello Dell Experts, I have a Dell T420 PowerEdge server with 32 GB Ram (2 x 16 GB DDR-3 1333Mhz speed). What do I need to upgrade to 64 GB Ram since I have 1 processor (4 slots avaiable)? Do I...
View ArticlePowerEdge T620 Intel Gigabit 2P I350 NIC just stops working - Ideas?
Several times in the past 4 days, one NIC I am using (of the two) on the Windows 2012 machine has just stopped working. The NIC indicator lights are off. I've tried unplugging/replugging the Cat-6...
View ArticleiDRAC6 on Dell PE T410 - can't log in
Hi all, I wonder if someone can help me with logging in to an iDRAC6 on a Dell PE T410 Server.Where I work we support up to 100 servers, all with iDRACs for remote management. I've never had a problem...
View ArticleUse HDDs from a PE 4600 in a PE 2500
I want to use HDDs out of a PowerEdge 4600 (that I can no longer power up), to run in a refurbished PowerEdge 2500, to maintain seldom used legacy software. When I power up the 2500, after recognizing...
View ArticlePE T320 Hyper-V Guest latency fixed by BIOS update to Host
Twice now I have had the Exchange 2010 guest on my W2K8 Standard Server with Hyper-V suddenly suffer a massive amount of latency and become practically locked up out of the blue. After hours of...
View ArticlePE1750 Amber only blinking indicator
Good Day,I am in need of some help and appreciate any effort given. I have a Dell PowerEdge 1750 with an amber only blinking light.This PE has Windows 2000 installed for an OS. At this time, the only...
View ArticleDifference between iDrac6 Express and Enterprise licensing
Can the idrac6 license be upgraded to get KVM access without installing the enterprise card, which as I understand it only supplies the dedicated ports? (I don't see any place in the idrac6 GUI to...
View ArticlePowerEdge 2950 / DRAC 5 / BIOS / Virtual CD problem
I have a PowerEdge 2950 with DRAC 5. All updates per most recent SUU are applied.The "Virtual CD/DVD" is not showing up in the BIOS boot sequence (nor is Virtual Floppy). Is there something I need to...
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Remote Access Configuration Utility prompt stops server from starting
I have a Poweredge 1900 Server and everytime the server needs a restart (e.g Windows Update) it asks to press F1 to continue.I work remotely and there is noone else in the office who is technical (on...
View Articlee1410 errors after replacing PERC5i battery
I replaced a dead PERC5i battery in my PE 2950 with a close to new battery. The new battery is 3.7 volts and 7WH like the old battery, but the old battery is of type PERC5I and the new one is FR463....
View ArticleHow to calculate BTU and Power Consumption for a server or array?
What is the proper way to calculate the BTUs and Power Consumption for a particular device?
View ArticleBTU/hr value to be considered for PE R620 with dual power supplies, do we...
We are trying to calculate BTU/hr for PE R620 with dual power supplies.In technical guide for R620 I see 5 different valuesHeat dissipation (BTU/hr max) 4416 4100 2843 2891 1908which one should be...
View ArticlePowerEdge with HDMI card?
I'd like to configure a 1U platform as something of a "media" server. In the past I've used VGA-to-HDMI converter, but it's less than ideal. My preference would be to select a PE platform that has...
View ArticleDell T410 adding a new processor
Hi everyone,My knowledge is not enough maybe this is a simple question for you. I have a Dell T410 with following processor installed:Processor,E5506,2.13/4.8,4MB Intel Dual Socket Nehalem1. I want to...
View ArticleDELL R210 NOT POWERING UP
Hi allI have a Dell R210 and it no longer powers up when you plug in the power supply.There is no light by the power switch on the front control panel although there is a green light showing on the...
View ArticleFinding a tape drive for a 2950
Hi,I'm having a bit of difficulty finding a tape drive for this server. Dell reps have not been able to help me.Basically I would like an internal tape drive if possible.Since I wasn't able to find any...
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