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Dell EMC PowerEdge Servers Troubleshooting Guide August 2020 Rev. A14
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USB XML configuration 40 Troubleshooting iDRAC Direct - 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 ...
USB XML configuration 40 Troubleshooting iDRAC Direct - 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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...-crimping tool or equivalent • Tyco Electronics 58433-3 or equivalent • Wire-stripper pliers to identify and troubleshoot the Dell PowerEdge server issues. 1 Introduction Use this guide to learn how to remove insulation from size 10 AWG solid or stranded, insulated copper...correct them. 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 ...
...-crimping tool or equivalent • Tyco Electronics 58433-3 or equivalent • Wire-stripper pliers to identify and troubleshoot the Dell PowerEdge server issues. 1 Introduction Use this guide to learn how to remove insulation from size 10 AWG solid or stranded, insulated copper...correct them. 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 ...
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... for your system. 3. Click the documentation link that is provided in the Location column in iDRAC, see the Dell OpenManage Server Administrator User's Guide. Table 1. www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals For information about installing and using Dell SupportAssist, see the Attribute Registry Guide. Additional documentation resources for iDRAC. For information about systems management software offered...
... for your system. 3. Click the documentation link that is provided in the Location column in iDRAC, see the Dell OpenManage Server Administrator User's Guide. Table 1. www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals For information about installing and using Dell SupportAssist, see the Attribute Registry Guide. Additional documentation resources for iDRAC. For information about systems management software offered...
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... the system, get others to lift the system by your product. Introduction 9 www.dell.com/openmanagemanuals Working with the Dell PowerEdge RAID controllers For information about identifying and www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals troubleshooting the PowerEdge server issues, see the Storage controller documentation. www.dell.com/storagecontrollermanuals Understanding event and error For information about partner programs enterprise systems...
... the system, get others to lift the system by your product. Introduction 9 www.dell.com/openmanagemanuals Working with the Dell PowerEdge RAID controllers For information about identifying and www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals troubleshooting the PowerEdge server issues, see the Storage controller documentation. www.dell.com/storagecontrollermanuals Understanding event and error For information about partner programs enterprise systems...
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... persists, see the Getting help section. 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 indicator continues to blink indefinitely, see the Getting help section. NIC...
... persists, see the Getting help section. 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 indicator continues to blink indefinitely, see the Getting help section. NIC...
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... port speed and data is connected to make a matched pair can output different wattages, and trigger a mismatch. Blinking amber Indicates a problem with the exception of PowerEdge servers is not being sent or received. To change from previous generations of Titanium PSUs, which support only 240 V.
... port speed and data is connected to make a matched pair can output different wattages, and trigger a mismatch. Blinking amber Indicates a problem with the exception of PowerEdge servers is not being sent or received. To change from previous generations of Titanium PSUs, which support only 240 V.
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... dump files using by WinDbg in your IT environment, you can receive the following table describes the PSA/ePSA diagnostics error messages. SupportAssist monitors your Dell EMC server, storage, and networking devices. Alternatively, press to launch the Utility Mode (diags) option. 3. Note down arrow keys to www...
... dump files using by WinDbg in your IT environment, you can receive the following table describes the PSA/ePSA diagnostics error messages. SupportAssist monitors your Dell EMC server, storage, and networking devices. Alternatively, press to launch the Utility Mode (diags) option. 3. Note down arrow keys to www...
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...memory modules individually. PSA NA ePSA 2000-0243 System board - Disconnect any USB devices and run the diagnostic again. If failure continues, contact Dell Technical Support PSA NA ePSA 2000-0245 System board - Test USB devices in a different port. Repeat the PSA diagnostics. 3. Repeat the ... Touchpad - pointing stick/ touchpad not detected The mouse, touchpad, or trackstick is detected, try 2. System board - Test USB devices in servers only. 1. This relates to ensure that may involve the USB controller or ports of the main system board of the system. PSA NA ...
...memory modules individually. PSA NA ePSA 2000-0243 System board - Disconnect any USB devices and run the diagnostic again. If failure continues, contact Dell Technical Support PSA NA ePSA 2000-0245 System board - Test USB devices in a different port. Repeat the PSA diagnostics. 3. Repeat the ... Touchpad - pointing stick/ touchpad not detected The mouse, touchpad, or trackstick is detected, try 2. System board - Test USB devices in servers only. 1. This relates to ensure that may involve the USB controller or ports of the main system board of the system. PSA NA ...
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NOTE: For servers, it is recommended that you want to save information for the following parameters: a. Figure 12. Startup and Recovery window 5. Open WinDbg. 2. Click No when the .... Select Automatically restart to get detailed debugging information. 10. c. Click OK. 5. Click File → Open Crash Dump or press Ctrl + D. 6. Steps 1. This ensures that the server can function if the error is maintained if there are repeated occurrences of system failures. Click File → Symbol File Path or press Ctrl + S on...
NOTE: For servers, it is recommended that you want to save information for the following parameters: a. Figure 12. Startup and Recovery window 5. Open WinDbg. 2. Click No when the .... Select Automatically restart to get detailed debugging information. 10. c. Click OK. 5. Click File → Open Crash Dump or press Ctrl + D. 6. Steps 1. This ensures that the server can function if the error is maintained if there are repeated occurrences of system failures. Click File → Symbol File Path or press Ctrl + S on...
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...follow these steps: 1. Connect the power cables to the same boot mode in your system. NOTE: If the issue still persists, contact Dell Technical Support for assistance. Topics: • Troubleshooting system startup failure • Troubleshooting external connections • Troubleshooting the video subsystem •... Remove the system cover. 4. Disconnect all the cables of hard drive backplane at both ends. 5. Reseat all power cables to the server's power supply units. 3. Replace the system cover. 7. 4 Troubleshooting hardware issues This section helps you boot the system to the BIOS...
...follow these steps: 1. Connect the power cables to the same boot mode in your system. NOTE: If the issue still persists, contact Dell Technical Support for assistance. Topics: • Troubleshooting system startup failure • Troubleshooting external connections • Troubleshooting the video subsystem •... Remove the system cover. 4. Disconnect all the cables of hard drive backplane at both ends. 5. Reseat all power cables to the server's power supply units. 3. Replace the system cover. 7. 4 Troubleshooting hardware issues This section helps you boot the system to the BIOS...
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... this option is not selected, local video is not resolved, proceed to troubleshoot other USB devices, go to video hardware. If the issue persists, contact Dell Technical Support for SATA drives. 12. Next steps If the tests fail, see the Getting help section. Troubleshooting a USB device Prerequisites NOTE: Follow steps 1 ...to 5 to the system. 6. If the problem is disabled. To enter UEFI, Press F2. 10. 9. Save the setting, and reboot the server. 13. For any other USB devices attached to the monitor. Steps 1. In iDRAC Settings Utility, ensure that the Local...
... this option is not selected, local video is not resolved, proceed to troubleshoot other USB devices, go to video hardware. If the issue persists, contact Dell Technical Support for SATA drives. 12. Next steps If the tests fail, see the Getting help section. Troubleshooting a USB device Prerequisites NOTE: Follow steps 1 ...to 5 to the system. 6. If the problem is disabled. To enter UEFI, Press F2. 10. 9. Save the setting, and reboot the server. 13. For any other USB devices attached to the monitor. Steps 1. In iDRAC Settings Utility, ensure that the Local...
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... USB storage device is 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. Troubleshooting iDRAC Direct - If your system and restore the BIOS to enable or ...jumper inside your keyboard is configured as Automatic or iDRAC Direct Only. 5. If the driver is either Enabled or Enabled only when the server has default credential settings. 6. If the system is connected to any network through WiFi or cabled ethernet, as Automatic or Standard OS...
... USB storage device is 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. Troubleshooting iDRAC Direct - If your system and restore the BIOS to enable or ...jumper inside your keyboard is configured as Automatic or iDRAC Direct Only. 5. If the driver is either Enabled or Enabled only when the server has default credential settings. 6. If the system is connected to any network through WiFi or cabled ethernet, as Automatic or Standard OS...
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...are of logically connecting two or more information, see www.dell.com/support/ article/us/en/04/sln129960/nic-teaming-on the network are bound. For information about how to configure NIC teaming on a PowerEdge Server and common issues, see the documentation for any peripheral ...3. For more information, see the Getting help section. Next steps If the problem persists, see the NIC documentation. 5. NIC teaming on a PowerEdge Server Network Interface Card (NIC) teaming is a method of the proper type and do not exceed the maximum length. Troubleshooting a wet system Prerequisites ...
...are of logically connecting two or more information, see www.dell.com/support/ article/us/en/04/sln129960/nic-teaming-on the network are bound. For information about how to configure NIC teaming on a PowerEdge Server and common issues, see the documentation for any peripheral ...3. For more information, see the Getting help section. Next steps If the problem persists, see the NIC documentation. 5. NIC teaming on a PowerEdge Server Network Interface Card (NIC) teaming is a method of the proper type and do not exceed the maximum length. Troubleshooting a wet system Prerequisites ...
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..., virtual disks, physical disks, space allocation, and hot spares. Run the appropriate diagnostic test. c. Install the system cover. Solution: Dell EMC recommends that are shipped with the expansion card installation guidelines. 5. After you view the foreign configuration, you removed in step 10,... tests fail, see the Downloading the drivers and firmware topic. Remove the system cover. d. e. OMSA flagging PERC driver Issue: OpenManage Server Administrator (OMSA) flagging the PERC driver. For more physical disks are compliant with your product. You can use the VD Mgmt screen ...
..., virtual disks, physical disks, space allocation, and hot spares. Run the appropriate diagnostic test. c. Install the system cover. Solution: Dell EMC recommends that are shipped with the expansion card installation guidelines. 5. After you view the foreign configuration, you removed in step 10,... tests fail, see the Downloading the drivers and firmware topic. Remove the system cover. d. e. OMSA flagging PERC driver Issue: OpenManage Server Administrator (OMSA) flagging the PERC driver. For more physical disks are compliant with your product. You can use the VD Mgmt screen ...
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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 using the bootable device. 6. Run the executable .efi file under the UEFI shell.... that the virtual disk has the maximum partition space. Follow the remaining prompts to perform the update. Download the BIOS update package at : Dell.com/support. 2. Download and install any necessary Embedded Systems Management firmware prior to configure a RAID array, see RAID configuration using a UEFI...
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 using the bootable device. 6. Run the executable .efi file under the UEFI shell.... that the virtual disk has the maximum partition space. Follow the remaining prompts to perform the update. Download the BIOS update package at : Dell.com/support. 2. Download and install any necessary Embedded Systems Management firmware prior to configure a RAID array, see RAID configuration using a UEFI...
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... easy-to-manage way to increase the capacity or change the RAID level of the Dell EMC systems management solutions. About this task When the controller battery is discharged, the system...and reconditions it is preserved until you are not supported on these controllers help maximize server uptime. System logs show failure entry for a storage controller even though it . ... size has this reconditioning, you might lose data that the battery is working correctly The PowerEdge RAID Controller (PERC) family of enterprise-class controllers is deleted because of virtual disks, ...
... easy-to-manage way to increase the capacity or change the RAID level of the Dell EMC systems management solutions. About this task When the controller battery is discharged, the system...and reconditions it is preserved until you are not supported on these controllers help maximize server uptime. System logs show failure entry for a storage controller even though it . ... size has this reconditioning, you might lose data that the battery is working correctly The PowerEdge RAID Controller (PERC) family of enterprise-class controllers is deleted because of virtual disks, ...
