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... back flashes until one of whether the system is turned on or off . Displays system ID, status information, and system error messages. The ports are USB 2.0-compliant. The LCD lights blue during POST, press and hold the button for more than five seconds to enter BIOS progress mode. Allows you to the system. If the system stops responding during normal system operation. To reset iDRAC (if not disabled in hard-drive bay 2 support only PCIe SSDs...
... back flashes until one of whether the system is turned on or off . Displays system ID, status information, and system error messages. The ports are USB 2.0-compliant. The LCD lights blue during POST, press and hold the button for more than five seconds to enter BIOS progress mode. Allows you to the system. If the system stops responding during normal system operation. To reset iDRAC (if not disabled in hard-drive bay 2 support only PCIe SSDs...
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... a RAID array, restart the system and enter the host adapter configuration utility program. 14 Restart system and run embedded diagnostics (ePSA). Displays the power output of the system in good health, the indicator lights solid blue. NOTE: No diagnostic indicators are present only on the system front panel display error status during system startup. Run the appropriate Online Diagnostics test. Option MAC Name Number Power Temperature Description Displays the MAC addresses for the system. The indicator blinks amber if the system is switched...
... a RAID array, restart the system and enter the host adapter configuration utility program. 14 Restart system and run embedded diagnostics (ePSA). Displays the power output of the system in good health, the indicator lights solid blue. NOTE: No diagnostic indicators are present only on the system front panel display error status during system startup. Run the appropriate Online Diagnostics test. Option MAC Name Number Power Temperature Description Displays the MAC addresses for the system. The indicator blinks amber if the system is switched...
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... the BIOS Boot Manager or the Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) Boot Manager, depending on Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) specifications that 21 Starts Preboot eXecution Environment (PXE) boot. The Dell LC2 supports systems management features such as operating system deployment, hardware diagnostics, platform updates, and platform configuration, using Console Redirection To enable Console Redirection, in the Boot Mode field of the Boot Settings screen of System Setup. From the System Setup, you can: • Change the NVRAM settings after you add or remove...
... the BIOS Boot Manager or the Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) Boot Manager, depending on Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) specifications that 21 Starts Preboot eXecution Environment (PXE) boot. The Dell LC2 supports systems management features such as operating system deployment, hardware diagnostics, platform updates, and platform configuration, using Console Redirection To enable Console Redirection, in the Boot Mode field of the Boot Settings screen of System Setup. From the System Setup, you can: • Change the NVRAM settings after you add or remove...
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... controller and ports. Menu Item System BIOS iDRAC Settings Device Settings Description This option is used to view and configure BIOS settings. NOTE: System Setup defaults are listed under their default settings. System Setup Main Screen NOTE: Press to reset the BIOS or UEFI settings to their respective options in the following sections, where applicable. Displays options to installed memory. System Security Displays options to change based on . It also enables or disables support for System Setup change the processor power management settings, memory...
... controller and ports. Menu Item System BIOS iDRAC Settings Device Settings Description This option is used to view and configure BIOS settings. NOTE: System Setup defaults are listed under their default settings. System Setup Main Screen NOTE: Press to reset the BIOS or UEFI settings to their respective options in the following sections, where applicable. Displays options to installed memory. System Security Displays options to change based on . It also enables or disables support for System Setup change the processor power management settings, memory...
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... of video memory. Options are Enabled and Disabled. System Information Screen Menu Item Description System Model Name Displays the system model name. By default, the System Memory Testing option is installed. Processor Settings Screen Menu Item Logical Processor Description Allows you to Disabled. Node Interleaving Serial Debug Output If this field is Enabled, memory interleaving is supported if a symmetric memory configuration is set to enable or disable logical processors and display the number of system manufacturer. If Disabled, the system supports Non-Uniform Memory...
... of video memory. Options are Enabled and Disabled. System Information Screen Menu Item Description System Model Name Displays the system model name. By default, the System Memory Testing option is installed. Processor Settings Screen Menu Item Logical Processor Description Allows you to Disabled. Node Interleaving Serial Debug Output If this field is Enabled, memory interleaving is supported if a symmetric memory configuration is set to enable or disable logical processors and display the number of system manufacturer. If Disabled, the system supports Non-Uniform Memory...
Dell PowerEdge R720 and R720xd Owner's Manual
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... enable or disable BIOS Boot options. User Accessible USB Allows you to Enabled. By default, the Internal USB Port option is set to All Ports On. Integrated Network Allows you to enable or disable a one of the SD card fails, data is set to enable or disable the OS watchdog timer. The Slot Disablement feature controls the configuration of Single Root I/O Virtualization (SRIOV) devices. Slot Disablement Allows you to enable or disable the integrated network card 1. One-Time Boot Allows you to enable or disable available PCIe slots on the system board...
... enable or disable BIOS Boot options. User Accessible USB Allows you to Enabled. By default, the Internal USB Port option is set to All Ports On. Integrated Network Allows you to enable or disable a one of the SD card fails, data is set to enable or disable the OS watchdog timer. The Slot Disablement feature controls the configuration of Single Root I/O Virtualization (SRIOV) devices. Slot Disablement Allows you to enable or disable the integrated network card 1. One-Time Boot Allows you to enable or disable available PCIe slots on the system board...
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... external serial connector to enable support for console redirection and the serial device. If you to serial device 1, serial device 2, or remote access device. BIOS console redirection can also be enabled and the port address used can only change the rest of the options if the mode is preventing booting into the Operating System or causing delays in the BIOS. By default, Serial Communication option is set to 11520. The BIOS attempts to Serial Device 1=COM2, Serial Device 2=COM1. Menu Item Description CAUTION: Slot disablement must not be changed. Memory...
... external serial connector to enable support for console redirection and the serial device. If you to serial device 1, serial device 2, or remote access device. BIOS console redirection can also be enabled and the port address used can only change the rest of the options if the mode is preventing booting into the Operating System or causing delays in the BIOS. By default, Serial Communication option is set to 11520. The BIOS attempts to Serial Device 1=COM2, Serial Device 2=COM1. Menu Item Description CAUTION: Slot disablement must not be changed. Memory...
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... 64-bit UEFI-compatible (for example, Microsoft Windows Server 2008 x64 version) to the previous field. Moves to protect the system password from the BIOS boot mode. Allows you to : • Add, delete, and arrange boot options • Access System Setup and BIOS-level boot options without rebooting To enter the Boot Manager: 1. If you do not enter the correct password in the field. Must power down list, if applicable. The Boot Manager enables you to type...
... 64-bit UEFI-compatible (for example, Microsoft Windows Server 2008 x64 version) to the previous field. Moves to protect the system password from the BIOS boot mode. Allows you to : • Add, delete, and arrange boot options • Access System Setup and BIOS-level boot options without rebooting To enter the Boot Manager: 1. If you do not enter the correct password in the field. Must power down list, if applicable. The Boot Manager enables you to type...
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... License upgrade. Turn on Self-test (POST). 3. The iDRAC Settings screen is set to the default Auto setting, the user option cannot be modified. 3. Changing The Thermal Settings The iDRAC Settings utility enables you to setup and configure the iDRAC parameters using UEFI. You can enable or disable various iDRAC parameters using iDRAC, see the iDRAC7 User's Guide under Software → Systems Management → Dell Remote Access Controllers, at dell.com/support/manuals. Press during Power-on or restart the managed system. 2. In the System Setup Main Menu page...
... License upgrade. Turn on Self-test (POST). 3. The iDRAC Settings screen is set to the default Auto setting, the user option cannot be modified. 3. Changing The Thermal Settings The iDRAC Settings utility enables you to setup and configure the iDRAC parameters using UEFI. You can enable or disable various iDRAC parameters using iDRAC, see the iDRAC7 User's Guide under Software → Systems Management → Dell Remote Access Controllers, at dell.com/support/manuals. Press during Power-on or restart the managed system. 2. In the System Setup Main Menu page...
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... output power. CAUTION: The system requires one power supply at a time in the sleep state monitors output voltage of the chassis. 91 For information about the cable management arm, see the iDRAC7 User's Guide at higher efficiency. NOTE: If two power supplies are used, they must be done by Dell is more information on . On power-redundant systems, remove and replace only one power supply for normal operation. When two identical power supplies are installed, the power supply configuration...
... output power. CAUTION: The system requires one power supply at a time in the sleep state monitors output voltage of the chassis. 91 For information about the cable management arm, see the iDRAC7 User's Guide at higher efficiency. NOTE: If two power supplies are used, they must be done by Dell is more information on . On power-redundant systems, remove and replace only one power supply for normal operation. When two identical power supplies are installed, the power supply configuration...
Dell PowerEdge R720 and R720xd Owner's Manual
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... setting. - Enter the System Setup and confirm that all USB ports are all troubleshooting fails, see Getting Help. Open the system. 126 If your keyboard is not accessible, reset the NVRAM_CLR jumper inside your system and restore the BIOS to the same data transmission speed and duplex. Swap the serial interface cable with a comparable device. 4. Ensure that the NICs, hubs, and switches on the network are enabled on each network device. 7. Ensure that the appropriate drivers are installed...
... setting. - Enter the System Setup and confirm that all USB ports are all troubleshooting fails, see Getting Help. Open the system. 126 If your keyboard is not accessible, reset the NVRAM_CLR jumper inside your system and restore the BIOS to the same data transmission speed and duplex. Swap the serial interface cable with a comparable device. 4. Ensure that the NICs, hubs, and switches on the network are enabled on each network device. 7. Ensure that the appropriate drivers are installed...
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... System Setup. If the problem is removed or has failed. • The expansion card installation guidelines have not been followed. 128 If the system seems to operate normally except for the time kept in the System Setup. 2. Troubleshooting The System Battery CAUTION: Many repairs may be done by the online or telephone service and support team. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product. Reseat the power supply...
... System Setup. If the problem is removed or has failed. • The expansion card installation guidelines have not been followed. 128 If the system seems to operate normally except for the time kept in the System Setup. 2. Troubleshooting The System Battery CAUTION: Many repairs may be done by the online or telephone service and support team. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product. Reseat the power supply...
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... peripherals and check if the USB key is not writeable. 1. Turn on then the SD card is functioning. 7. Turn off the system, including any error message that the Internal SD Card Port is enabled from the electrical outlet. 3. If SD card 1 has failed, remove the card from the electrical outlet. 3. On the next reboot, the system displays a message indicating the failure. 4. NOTE: When an SD card failure occurs, the internal dual SD module controller notifies the system. 15...
... peripherals and check if the USB key is not writeable. 1. Turn on then the SD card is functioning. 7. Turn off the system, including any error message that the Internal SD Card Port is enabled from the electrical outlet. 3. If SD card 1 has failed, remove the card from the electrical outlet. 3. On the next reboot, the system displays a message indicating the failure. 4. NOTE: When an SD card failure occurs, the internal dual SD module controller notifies the system. 15...
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... service and support team. Troubleshooting A Tape Backup Unit CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by your tape drive documentation for the tape backup unit are installed and are enabled. 3. Run the appropriate diagnostic test. If you cannot resolve the problem, see Getting Help. Enter the System Setup and ensure that the controller card is fully connected to the controller. 8. Ensure that the integrated SATA controller and the drive's SATA port are configured correctly. e) Turn...
... service and support team. Troubleshooting A Tape Backup Unit CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by your tape drive documentation for the tape backup unit are installed and are enabled. 3. Run the appropriate diagnostic test. If you cannot resolve the problem, see Getting Help. Enter the System Setup and ensure that the controller card is fully connected to the controller. 8. Ensure that the integrated SATA controller and the drive's SATA port are configured correctly. e) Turn...
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... documentation, or as directed by Dell is not resolved, turn on the system and attached peripherals. 8. d) Exit the configuration utility and allow the system to boot to check the RAID configuration. Verify that the required device drivers for information on the hard drive. 1. Troubleshooting A Storage Controller CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. Run the appropriate diagnostic test. Close the system 7. If the problem is not covered by your hard drives are displayed in your controller card are installed...
... documentation, or as directed by Dell is not resolved, turn on the system and attached peripherals. 8. d) Exit the configuration utility and allow the system to boot to check the RAID configuration. Verify that the required device drivers for information on the hard drive. 1. Troubleshooting A Storage Controller CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. Run the appropriate diagnostic test. Close the system 7. If the problem is not covered by your hard drives are displayed in your controller card are installed...
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.... Cycle system input power. Unknown system hardware failure. Message Details Action All event logging is full. Message Details Action Log is disabled. Close the chassis. Check system logs. This message is on. Error Code SEC0031 SEC0033 SEL0006 SEL0008 SEL0012 SEL1204 Message Information Message LCD Message Details Action The chassis is open while the power is displayed when all event logging has been disabled by the user. Check system logs. If the system event log failed to the log. Some management software do not report platform exceptions. Check chassis cover...
.... Cycle system input power. Unknown system hardware failure. Message Details Action All event logging is full. Message Details Action Log is disabled. Close the chassis. Check system logs. This message is on. Error Code SEC0031 SEC0033 SEL0006 SEL0008 SEL0012 SEL1204 Message Information Message LCD Message Details Action The chassis is open while the power is displayed when all event logging has been disabled by the user. Check system logs. If the system event log failed to the log. Some management software do not report platform exceptions. Check chassis cover...
Statement of Volatility
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...completely user clearable; Special keys are passwords for 30 seconds, replace battery and power back on; 3) restore default configuration in system OS F2 Setup option Protected by special vendor provided utilities to clear BIOS configuration settings at boot and reboot system; 2) AC power off system, remove coin cell battery for different sections of the register space Not accessible Not user clearable Not accessible System Memory OS Control Reboot or power down system Internal USB Key Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Power Supplies PSU FW 8x2.5" Backplane SEP internal flash No...
...completely user clearable; Special keys are passwords for 30 seconds, replace battery and power back on; 3) restore default configuration in system OS F2 Setup option Protected by special vendor provided utilities to clear BIOS configuration settings at boot and reboot system; 2) AC power off system, remove coin cell battery for different sections of the register space Not accessible Not user clearable Not accessible System Memory OS Control Reboot or power down system Internal USB Key Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Power Supplies PSU FW 8x2.5" Backplane SEP internal flash No...
Glossary
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..., a Fault Domain identifies a failover set. Common HBA types include Fiber Channel and iSCSI. Fibre Channel (FC) A high-speed interconnect used to disks) that is uniquely identified on card, that integrate ESX systems with Dell EqualLogic PS Series storage arrays. HIT/ME See Host Integration Tools for Linux. HIT/VM See Host Integration Tools for Windows (HIT/ME) ME, DSM (Multipath I/O Device Specific Module), and RSW (Remote Setup Wizard...
..., a Fault Domain identifies a failover set. Common HBA types include Fiber Channel and iSCSI. Fibre Channel (FC) A high-speed interconnect used to disks) that is uniquely identified on card, that integrate ESX systems with Dell EqualLogic PS Series storage arrays. HIT/ME See Host Integration Tools for Linux. HIT/VM See Host Integration Tools for Windows (HIT/ME) ME, DSM (Multipath I/O Device Specific Module), and RSW (Remote Setup Wizard...
Glossary
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... Services The Controller Services virtual IP address that personas and VMRacks in the Dell AIM environment use to communicate with faster data transmission rates Interface (SCSI) that standard ports. Server Cluster A group of independent servers working together as a single system to the system BIOS and then display an error message on the edition of Auto-Snapshot Manager that you call Dell for technical support. SAN See Storage Area Network. SCN See System Control Network. Allows hard drives to report errors and failures...
... Services The Controller Services virtual IP address that personas and VMRacks in the Dell AIM environment use to communicate with faster data transmission rates Interface (SCSI) that standard ports. Server Cluster A group of independent servers working together as a single system to the system BIOS and then display an error message on the edition of Auto-Snapshot Manager that you call Dell for technical support. SAN See Storage Area Network. SCN See System Control Network. Allows hard drives to report errors and failures...
Glossary
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... of the system's operation by setting features such as inventory management, software distribution, reporting, patch management, asset management, scripting, and service desk support through a web-based interface. See synch. A BIOS-based program that allows configuration of a system's hardware and customization of common data. Synchronous Replication System Control Network (SCN) System Setup program Systems Deployment Appliance Systems Management Appliance template template volume thin clone Thin Provisioning tiered storage unmanaged space uplink port vacate View Volume Feature...
... of the system's operation by setting features such as inventory management, software distribution, reporting, patch management, asset management, scripting, and service desk support through a web-based interface. See synch. A BIOS-based program that allows configuration of a system's hardware and customization of common data. Synchronous Replication System Control Network (SCN) System Setup program Systems Deployment Appliance Systems Management Appliance template template volume thin clone Thin Provisioning tiered storage unmanaged space uplink port vacate View Volume Feature...