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A14 Dell EMC PowerEdge Servers Troubleshooting Guide August 2020 Rev.
A14 Dell EMC PowerEdge Servers Troubleshooting Guide August 2020 Rev.
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Laptop connection 40 Troubleshooting a serial Input Output device...40 Troubleshooting a NIC...41 NIC teaming on a PowerEdge Server...41 Troubleshooting a wet system...41 Troubleshooting a damaged system...42 Troubleshooting the system battery...43 Troubleshooting cooling problems...43 Troubleshooting cooling fans...44 Troubleshooting an internal ...
Laptop connection 40 Troubleshooting a serial Input Output device...40 Troubleshooting a NIC...41 NIC teaming on a PowerEdge Server...41 Troubleshooting a wet system...41 Troubleshooting a damaged system...42 Troubleshooting the system battery...43 Troubleshooting cooling problems...43 Troubleshooting cooling fans...44 Troubleshooting an internal ...
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... 67 Downloading and installing the RAID controller log export by using PERCCLI tool on ESXi hosts on Dell's 13th generation of PowerEdge servers...69 Configuring RAID by using Lifecycle Controller...72 Starting and target RAID levels for virtual disk reconfiguration and capacity expansion 73 Replacing physical disks in ... Operations...76 Viewing Patrol Read report...78 Check Consistency report...79 Virtual disk troubleshooting ...79 Troubleshooting memory or battery errors on the PERC controller on Dell PowerEdge servers 82 Slicing...84 4 Contents
... 67 Downloading and installing the RAID controller log export by using PERCCLI tool on ESXi hosts on Dell's 13th generation of PowerEdge servers...69 Configuring RAID by using Lifecycle Controller...72 Starting and target RAID levels for virtual disk reconfiguration and capacity expansion 73 Replacing physical disks in ... Operations...76 Viewing Patrol Read report...78 Check Consistency report...79 Virtual disk troubleshooting ...79 Troubleshooting memory or battery errors on the PERC controller on Dell PowerEdge servers 82 Slicing...84 4 Contents
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...94 Resetting storage-controller configuration...94 How to update BIOS on 13th generation PowerEdge servers 94 Why am I unable to update firmware...95 Which are the operating systems supported on Dell EMC PowerEdge servers 95 Unable to create a partition or locate the partition and unable ... Guidance on remote desktop services ...99 Chapter 6: Troubleshooting operating system issues 100 How to install the operating system on a Dell PowerEdge Server 100 Locating the VMware and Windows licensing...100 Troubleshooting blue screen errors or BSODs...100 Troubleshooting a Purple Screen of Death or...
...94 Resetting storage-controller configuration...94 How to update BIOS on 13th generation PowerEdge servers 94 Why am I unable to update firmware...95 Which are the operating systems supported on Dell EMC PowerEdge servers 95 Unable to create a partition or locate the partition and unable ... Guidance on remote desktop services ...99 Chapter 6: Troubleshooting operating system issues 100 How to install the operating system on a Dell PowerEdge Server 100 Locating the VMware and Windows licensing...100 Troubleshooting blue screen errors or BSODs...100 Troubleshooting a Purple Screen of Death or...
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Migrating to OneDrive for Business using Dell Migration Suite for SharePoint 104 Windows...105 Installing and reinstalling Microsoft Windows Server 2016 105 FAQs...107 Symptoms...108 Troubleshooting system crash at cng.sys with watchdog Error violation 109 Host bus adapter mini is ...backplane in Windows 109 Converting evaluation OS version to retail OS version 109 Partitions on disk selected for installation of Hyper-V server 2012 110 Install Microsoft Hyper-V Server 2012 R2 with the Internal Dual SD module 110 VMware...111 FAQs...111 Rebooting an ESXi host...111 Unable to allocate ...
Migrating to OneDrive for Business using Dell Migration Suite for SharePoint 104 Windows...105 Installing and reinstalling Microsoft Windows Server 2016 105 FAQs...107 Symptoms...108 Troubleshooting system crash at cng.sys with watchdog Error violation 109 Host bus adapter mini is ...backplane in Windows 109 Converting evaluation OS version to retail OS version 109 Partitions on disk selected for installation of Hyper-V server 2012 110 Install Microsoft Hyper-V Server 2012 R2 with the Internal Dual SD module 110 VMware...111 FAQs...111 Rebooting an ESXi host...111 Unable to allocate ...
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...: Introduction 7 To view the document that are frequently encountered or are responsible for managing the Dell PowerEdge servers, however might occur on Dell PowerEdge servers, however focuses on the Dell PowerEdge servers. • Key to the bezel lock The key is intended primarily for administrators, who are... all users of diagnostic indicators and describes how to use the indicator codes to facilitate troubleshooting. • Lists Dell PowerEdge server error messages and their probable causes, and provides the actions recommended to correct them. Recommended tools Lists the basic...
...: Introduction 7 To view the document that are frequently encountered or are responsible for managing the Dell PowerEdge servers, however might occur on Dell PowerEdge servers, however focuses on the Dell PowerEdge servers. • Key to the bezel lock The key is intended primarily for administrators, who are... all users of diagnostic indicators and describes how to use the indicator codes to facilitate troubleshooting. • Lists Dell PowerEdge server error messages and their probable causes, and provides the actions recommended to correct them. Recommended tools Lists the basic...
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... supported RACADM interfaces, see the RACADM CLI Guide for your system Task Document Location Setting up , using, and troubleshooting OpenManage, see the Dell OpenManage Server Administrator User's Guide. www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals For information about setting up your system, see the operating system documentation. For information about updating drivers and firmware, see the...
... supported RACADM interfaces, see the RACADM CLI Guide for your system Task Document Location Setting up , using, and troubleshooting OpenManage, see the Dell OpenManage Server Administrator User's Guide. www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals For information about setting up your system, see the operating system documentation. For information about updating drivers and firmware, see the...
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... Location For information about identifying and www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals troubleshooting the PowerEdge server issues, see the OpenManage Connections Enterprise Systems Management documents. www.dell.com/qrl Troubleshooting your product documentation, or as authorized in component damage. Read and follow the safety instructions that are shipped with the Dell PowerEdge RAID controllers For information about the...
... Location For information about identifying and www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals troubleshooting the PowerEdge server issues, see the OpenManage Connections Enterprise Systems Management documents. www.dell.com/qrl Troubleshooting your product documentation, or as authorized in component damage. Read and follow the safety instructions that are shipped with the Dell PowerEdge RAID controllers For information about the...
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... as a part of the connected network. Corrective action If the indicator continues to blink indefinitely, see Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide at www.dell.com/poweredgemanualsor Dell OpenManage Server Administrator User's Guide at www.dell.com/openmanagemanuals Restart the system. If the problem persists, see the Getting help section. Link LED indicator 2. If...
... as a part of the connected network. Corrective action If the indicator continues to blink indefinitely, see Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide at www.dell.com/poweredgemanualsor Dell OpenManage Server Administrator User's Guide at www.dell.com/openmanagemanuals Restart the system. If the problem persists, see the Getting help section. Link LED indicator 2. If...
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... being sent or received. NIC identify is being sent or received. Figure 4. AC PSU status indicator or handle Table 7. Blinking green When the firmware of PowerEdge servers is operational. Blinking green and turns off the system. CAUTION: If two PSUs are installed, both 240 V and 120 V input voltages with the PSU. This...
... being sent or received. NIC identify is being sent or received. Figure 4. AC PSU status indicator or handle Table 7. Blinking green When the firmware of PowerEdge servers is operational. Blinking green and turns off the system. CAUTION: If two PSUs are installed, both 240 V and 120 V input voltages with the PSU. This...
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...WinDbg in your system hardware without requiring additional equipment or risking data loss. PSA/ePSA Diagnostics Run the Embedded System Diagnostics (ePSA) if your Dell EMC devices and automatically detects hardware issues, both proactively and predictively. • Automated case creation - Note down arrow keys to enter Boot ... When an issue is booting, press to select System Utilities → Hardware Diagnostics. Alternatively, press to identify the cause for your Dell EMC server, storage, and networking devices. The following benefits: • Automated issue detection -
...WinDbg in your system hardware without requiring additional equipment or risking data loss. PSA/ePSA Diagnostics Run the Embedded System Diagnostics (ePSA) if your Dell EMC devices and automatically detects hardware issues, both proactively and predictively. • Automated case creation - Note down arrow keys to enter Boot ... When an issue is booting, press to select System Utilities → Hardware Diagnostics. Alternatively, press to identify the cause for your Dell EMC server, storage, and networking devices. The following benefits: • Automated issue detection -
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...modules individually. Update to the latest BIOS version. 2. Try a known good USB device. 1. If failure continues, contact Dell Technical Support PSA NA ePSA 2000-0245 System board - the log contains failing records. Multiple memory DIMMs failed, presumed to ... is disconnected, reconnect it. 3. If failure continues, contact Dell Technical Support BIOS is active. 4. Try a known good USB device. 1. If failure continues, contact Dell Technical Support Running diagnostics 25 Test USB devices in servers only. 1. Interrupt controller - Disconnect any USB devices and run...
...modules individually. Update to the latest BIOS version. 2. Try a known good USB device. 1. If failure continues, contact Dell Technical Support PSA NA ePSA 2000-0245 System board - the log contains failing records. Multiple memory DIMMs failed, presumed to ... is disconnected, reconnect it. 3. If failure continues, contact Dell Technical Support BIOS is active. 4. Try a known good USB device. 1. If failure continues, contact Dell Technical Support Running diagnostics 25 Test USB devices in servers only. 1. Interrupt controller - Disconnect any USB devices and run...
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... 1. b. Verify that the Overwrite any existing file option is maintained if there are repeated occurrences of system failures. This ensures that the server can function if the error is not critical. When a BSOD occurs, collect the minidump files by navigating to get detailed debugging information. ...msdl.microsoft.com/download/symbols where, is saved. 7. Navigate to download the symbol files. 4. DEFAULT_BUCKET_ID 36 Running diagnostics NOTE: For servers, it is recommended that you want to the folder where the mini dump file is the path where you select the Automatically restart ...
... 1. b. Verify that the Overwrite any existing file option is maintained if there are repeated occurrences of system failures. This ensures that the server can function if the error is not critical. When a BSOD occurs, collect the minidump files by navigating to get detailed debugging information. ...msdl.microsoft.com/download/symbols where, is saved. 7. Navigate to download the symbol files. 4. DEFAULT_BUCKET_ID 36 Running diagnostics NOTE: For servers, it is recommended that you want to the folder where the mini dump file is the path where you select the Automatically restart ...
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... issues This section helps you troubleshoot hardware issues in which you installed the operating system. NOTE: If the issue still persists, contact Dell Technical Support for assistance. No bootable device found Troubleshooting a no power issues • Troubleshooting power supply units • Troubleshooting RAID ...the system messages that appear on the system 38 Troubleshooting hardware issues For all the drives. 6. Connect the power cables to the server's power supply units. 3. To avoid this issue, you boot the system to the same boot mode in your system. Disconnect...
... issues This section helps you troubleshoot hardware issues in which you installed the operating system. NOTE: If the issue still persists, contact Dell Technical Support for assistance. No bootable device found Troubleshooting a no power issues • Troubleshooting power supply units • Troubleshooting RAID ...the system messages that appear on the system 38 Troubleshooting hardware issues For all the drives. 6. Connect the power cables to the server's power supply units. 3. To avoid this issue, you boot the system to the same boot mode in your system. Disconnect...
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...Automatic or Standard OS Use. 5. Results If the tests run successfully, the problem is disabled. Steps 1. If the issue persists, contact Dell Technical Support for SATA drives. 12. Troubleshooting the video subsystem Prerequisites NOTE: Ensure that USB Management Port Mode is working fine. If ...the problem is selected in the iDRAC Graphical User Interface (GUI), under Virtual Console. In iDRAC Settings Utility, ensure that the Local Server Video Enabled option is resolved, restart the system, enter System Setup, and check if the non-functioning USB ports are not hot-pluggable...
...Automatic or Standard OS Use. 5. Results If the tests run successfully, the problem is disabled. Steps 1. If the issue persists, contact Dell Technical Support for SATA drives. 12. Troubleshooting the video subsystem Prerequisites NOTE: Ensure that USB Management Port Mode is working fine. If ...the problem is selected in the iDRAC Graphical User Interface (GUI), under Virtual Console. In iDRAC Settings Utility, ensure that the Local Server Video Enabled option is resolved, restart the system, enter System Setup, and check if the non-functioning USB ports are not hot-pluggable...
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... are not connected to the front USB Management Port, identified by icon. 2. Verify that all troubleshooting fails, see the Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide at a time. 12. Laptop connection For information about USB laptop connection and system configuration, see...: The Serial port is either Enabled or Enabled only when the server has default credential settings. 6. Next steps If all troubleshooting fails, see Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide at www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals Steps 1. 8. Ensure that the iDRAC Managed: USB ...
... are not connected to the front USB Management Port, identified by icon. 2. Verify that all troubleshooting fails, see the Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide at a time. 12. Laptop connection For information about USB laptop connection and system configuration, see...: The Serial port is either Enabled or Enabled only when the server has default credential settings. 6. Next steps If all troubleshooting fails, see Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide at www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals Steps 1. 8. Ensure that the iDRAC Managed: USB ...
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...test. Ensure that all the NICs, hubs, and switches on -a-poweredge-server-whitepapers-setup-articles-and-common-issues. For more information, see the Getting help section. For more information, see www.dell.com/support/ article/us/en/04/sln129960/nic-teaming-on the ...with a known working cable. 3. Steps 1. Restart the system and check for each network device. 7. Check the appropriate indicator on a PowerEdge Server Network Interface Card (NIC) teaming is not hot-pluggable. Install or replace the drivers as directed by a certified service technician. For more ...
...test. Ensure that all the NICs, hubs, and switches on -a-poweredge-server-whitepapers-setup-articles-and-common-issues. For more information, see the Getting help section. For more information, see www.dell.com/support/ article/us/en/04/sln129960/nic-teaming-on the ...with a known working cable. 3. Steps 1. Restart the system and check for each network device. 7. Check the appropriate indicator on a PowerEdge Server Network Interface Card (NIC) teaming is not hot-pluggable. Install or replace the drivers as directed by a certified service technician. For more ...
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...47 Turn off the system and attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet. 9. Verify that is not authorized by Dell is not resolved, turn off the system and attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from a configuration, the configuration on the system and... same format as authorized in your operating system and the controller. Remove the system cover. 4. OMSA flagging PERC driver Issue: OpenManage Server Administrator (OMSA) flagging the PERC driver. Damage due to the electrical outlet, and turn on the VD Mgmt screen. Troubleshooting a ...
...47 Turn off the system and attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet. 9. Verify that is not authorized by Dell is not resolved, turn off the system and attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from a configuration, the configuration on the system and... same format as authorized in your operating system and the controller. Remove the system cover. 4. OMSA flagging PERC driver Issue: OpenManage Server Administrator (OMSA) flagging the PERC driver. Damage due to the electrical outlet, and turn on the VD Mgmt screen. Troubleshooting a ...
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... the file. 4. For information about RAID configuration by using PERC, see RAID configuration using OpenManage Server Administrator, RAID configuration using Unified Server Configurator, or Configuring RAID by running the command "./[model]_BIOS_LX[revision].BIN--version" command from BIOS... Boot Manager without a UEFI shell bootable media: 1. Run the executable .efi file under the UEFI shell. Method 3: Dell update package instructions...
... the file. 4. For information about RAID configuration by using PERC, see RAID configuration using OpenManage Server Administrator, RAID configuration using Unified Server Configurator, or Configuring RAID by running the command "./[model]_BIOS_LX[revision].BIN--version" command from BIOS... Boot Manager without a UEFI shell bootable media: 1. Run the executable .efi file under the UEFI shell. Method 3: Dell update package instructions...
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... it . These controllers provide a powerful, easy-to-manage way to import the foreign configuration before you are any of the Dell EMC systems management solutions. During this reconditioning, you may see Starting and target RAID levels for enhanced performance, increased reliability, fault...disk (VDs) to continue. The battery installed on these controllers help maximize server uptime. Managing preserved cache About this task If a virtual disk goes offline or is working correctly The PowerEdge RAID Controller (PERC) family of enterprise-class controllers is preserved until you ...
... it . These controllers provide a powerful, easy-to-manage way to import the foreign configuration before you are any of the Dell EMC systems management solutions. During this reconditioning, you may see Starting and target RAID levels for enhanced performance, increased reliability, fault...disk (VDs) to continue. The battery installed on these controllers help maximize server uptime. Managing preserved cache About this task If a virtual disk goes offline or is working correctly The PowerEdge RAID Controller (PERC) family of enterprise-class controllers is preserved until you ...
