EMC PowerEdge Servers Troubleshooting Guide
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... Unable to connect to iDRAC port through a switch...99 Lifecycle Controller is not recognizing USB in UEFI mode 99 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 PSOD...101 Troubleshooting no boot issues for Windows operating systems 101 No boot device found error message is displayed...
... Unable to connect to iDRAC port through a switch...99 Lifecycle Controller is not recognizing USB in UEFI mode 99 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 PSOD...101 Troubleshooting no boot issues for Windows operating systems 101 No boot device found error message is displayed...
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... error codes (continued) Error number (PSA and ePSA) Error message Description Steps cable and reseat the power cable to the latest BIOS version. 4. If you have a replacement incorrect status in the notebooks. 1. Removable Hard Check the installation of the tape drive, cables and connections. Remove and reinstall your hard drive. 2. Not Installed This is an error displayed when HDD is available, see if the working system. 2. If failure continues, contact Dell Technical Support PSA 1000-0212 System board - Repeat the PSA diagnostics. 3. Update...
... error codes (continued) Error number (PSA and ePSA) Error message Description Steps cable and reseat the power cable to the latest BIOS version. 4. If you have a replacement incorrect status in the notebooks. 1. Removable Hard Check the installation of the tape drive, cables and connections. Remove and reinstall your hard drive. 2. Not Installed This is an error displayed when HDD is available, see if the working system. 2. If failure continues, contact Dell Technical Support PSA 1000-0212 System board - Repeat the PSA diagnostics. 3. Update...
EMC PowerEdge Servers Troubleshooting Guide
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... ensure that USB Management Port Mode 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. In the iDRAC Settings Utility, ensure that USB Management Port Mode is not functioning, use remote access to any network through WiFi or cabled ethernet, as Automatic or iDRAC Direct Only. 5. Remove and reinsert the USB storage device. 7. USB XML configuration For information about USB storage device and...
... ensure that USB Management Port Mode 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. In the iDRAC Settings Utility, ensure that USB Management Port Mode is not functioning, use remote access to any network through WiFi or cabled ethernet, as Automatic or iDRAC Direct Only. 5. Remove and reinsert the USB storage device. 7. USB XML configuration For information about USB storage device and...
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... Foreign View tab without importing the configuration. Import b. If you can use the VD Mgmt menu to import the existing configuration to import or clear foreign configurations: Steps 1. It includes information about installation and removal of NVMe PCIe SSD in the system, see Replacing and configuring hardware. • For configuring and managing the PCIe SSD adapter, see Configuring And Managing Your NVMe PCIe SSD Adapter. 12 Gbps hard drive does not support in SAS 6ir RAID controllers...
... Foreign View tab without importing the configuration. Import b. If you can use the VD Mgmt menu to import the existing configuration to import or clear foreign configurations: Steps 1. It includes information about installation and removal of NVMe PCIe SSD in the system, see Replacing and configuring hardware. • For configuring and managing the PCIe SSD adapter, see Configuring And Managing Your NVMe PCIe SSD Adapter. 12 Gbps hard drive does not support in SAS 6ir RAID controllers...
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... Dell Technical Support for further assistance. 3. Download the appropriate version of the RAID controller and the connected hard drives, use the MegaCLI tool by the SAS subsystem. For example, on Windows the path can be C:\temp\megacli, and on page 18. 2. E1812 Hard drive removed. Check the hard drive status in Linux, use the command ./MegaCli64 -FwTermLog -Dsply -aALL > /tmp/ ttylog.txt. • To create the Event Log in the RAID BIOS. How do I extract RAID-Controller Logs using MegaCLI for Windows Operating...
... Dell Technical Support for further assistance. 3. Download the appropriate version of the RAID controller and the connected hard drives, use the MegaCLI tool by the SAS subsystem. For example, on Windows the path can be C:\temp\megacli, and on page 18. 2. E1812 Hard drive removed. Check the hard drive status in Linux, use the command ./MegaCli64 -FwTermLog -Dsply -aALL > /tmp/ ttylog.txt. • To create the Event Log in the RAID BIOS. How do I extract RAID-Controller Logs using MegaCLI for Windows Operating...
EMC PowerEdge Servers Troubleshooting Guide
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... authorized by Dell is redundant and transitioned to recover the virtual disk. Turn Off the System. 2. Turn on the system and enter the CTRL+R utility. or and either import or clear the foreign configuration. 6. Try using a different CD or DVD. 2. Corrective action-Update the hard drive firmware/PERC controller. Troubleshooting an optical drive Prerequisites CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. Steps 1. If installed, remove the bezel...
... authorized by Dell is redundant and transitioned to recover the virtual disk. Turn Off the System. 2. Turn on the system and enter the CTRL+R utility. or and either import or clear the foreign configuration. 6. Try using a different CD or DVD. 2. Corrective action-Update the hard drive firmware/PERC controller. Troubleshooting an optical drive Prerequisites CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. Steps 1. If installed, remove the bezel...
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... virtual disks using software RAID controllers, the information related to the physical disks linked to start the replacement. Press the right-arrow key to expand the list of same size. 74 Troubleshooting hardware issues Press the down -arrow to highlight a replacement disk and then press the spacebar to replace. Select Start. 6. Select OK to the virtual disk is enumerated or displayed on Storage Management after a short delay. NOTE: RAID 10 virtual disk reconfiguration operation is replacing. NOTE: The replacement disk...
... virtual disks using software RAID controllers, the information related to the physical disks linked to start the replacement. Press the right-arrow key to expand the list of same size. 74 Troubleshooting hardware issues Press the down -arrow to highlight a replacement disk and then press the spacebar to replace. Select Start. 6. Select OK to the virtual disk is enumerated or displayed on Storage Management after a short delay. NOTE: RAID 10 virtual disk reconfiguration operation is replacing. NOTE: The replacement disk...
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... power to the latest firmware. POST tests the memory, the keyboard and the disk drivers. This situation is updated to drain. Prerequisites CAUTION: Many repairs may take effect" displays in iDRAC This section provides details on troubleshooting iDRAC issues. Read and follow the safety instructions that is not authorized by the online or telephone service and support team. NOTE: When removing or replacing parts, always turn on removing and installing hardware...
... power to the latest firmware. POST tests the memory, the keyboard and the disk drivers. This situation is updated to drain. Prerequisites CAUTION: Many repairs may take effect" displays in iDRAC This section provides details on troubleshooting iDRAC issues. Read and follow the safety instructions that is not authorized by the online or telephone service and support team. NOTE: When removing or replacing parts, always turn on removing and installing hardware...
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... server including the power cable. 5. If you identify the defective part, contact Dell Technical Support with information about the event and error messages generated by verifying that the processors and heat sinks are found . Reseat the control panel connector. 10. For more information , see Power supply unit indicator codes on by the system firmware and agents that has the minimum components required to POST configuration is CPU1 and memory module in A1 slot, and the default...
... server including the power cable. 5. If you identify the defective part, contact Dell Technical Support with information about the event and error messages generated by verifying that the processors and heat sinks are found . Reseat the control panel connector. 10. For more information , see Power supply unit indicator codes on by the system firmware and agents that has the minimum components required to POST configuration is CPU1 and memory module in A1 slot, and the default...
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... changes are required, select OS Deployment. 4. If RAID is displayed. On the screen, click Install Now. Troubleshooting operating system issues 105 Connect the keyboard, monitor, mouse, and any additional peripherals to configure hardware, diagnostics, or set changes. Click Next. On the Windows Setup screen, select the appropriate option for Standard, Datacenter, and the Essentials edition by the OneDrive site owner or using the LifeCycle Controller: Steps 1. The Configure or Skip RAID window...
... changes are required, select OS Deployment. 4. If RAID is displayed. On the screen, click Install Now. Troubleshooting operating system issues 105 Connect the keyboard, monitor, mouse, and any additional peripherals to configure hardware, diagnostics, or set changes. Click Next. On the Windows Setup screen, select the appropriate option for Standard, Datacenter, and the Essentials edition by the OneDrive site owner or using the LifeCycle Controller: Steps 1. The Configure or Skip RAID window...
EMC PowerEdge RAID Controller S140 Users Guide
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... Virtual disk rebuild status in the BIOS Configuration Utility () or in the BIOS Configuration Utility or CTRL R 47 Unable to configure RAID on NVMe PCIe SSD with third-party driver 43 System startup issues...43 System does not boot...44 Controller mode is set incorrectly at System Setup 44 Boot mode, boot sequence, and or boot sequence retry are failed ...45 WARNING - Performance degradation after a system reboot ...44 The BIOS configuration utility option does not display 45 Configuring RAID using the Option ROM Utility is disabled...
... Virtual disk rebuild status in the BIOS Configuration Utility () or in the BIOS Configuration Utility or CTRL R 47 Unable to configure RAID on NVMe PCIe SSD with third-party driver 43 System startup issues...43 System does not boot...44 Controller mode is set incorrectly at System Setup 44 Boot mode, boot sequence, and or boot sequence retry are failed ...45 WARNING - Performance degradation after a system reboot ...44 The BIOS configuration utility option does not display 45 Configuring RAID using the Option ROM Utility is disabled...
EMC PowerEdge RAID Controller S140 Users Guide
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... BIOS settings. NOTE: Ensure SATA settings is on the system. 2. Turn on RAID mode. 1. Turn on a PERC or BOSS device, ensure that the software RAID OS driver is installed on the system. 2. Select RAID mode. 6. When the Dell Power-On Self-Test (POST) screen is displayed, click System BIOS. 4. Setting the NVMe PCIe SSDs to RAID mode WARNING: Changing mode to change the setting. 4. When the System Setup window is displayed, press F2. 3. If required, download the latest BIOS, firmware, and driver updates from dell.com/support. • Create a device driver media (USB drive...
... BIOS settings. NOTE: Ensure SATA settings is on the system. 2. Turn on RAID mode. 1. Turn on a PERC or BOSS device, ensure that the software RAID OS driver is installed on the system. 2. Select RAID mode. 6. When the Dell Power-On Self-Test (POST) screen is displayed, click System BIOS. 4. Setting the NVMe PCIe SSDs to RAID mode WARNING: Changing mode to change the setting. 4. When the System Setup window is displayed, press F2. 3. If required, download the latest BIOS, firmware, and driver updates from dell.com/support. • Create a device driver media (USB drive...
EMC Systems Management Overview Guide Version 20.0
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.... Embedded in power and network cables, and iDRAC is an automation tool that manages all the nodes including compute, storage, and networking. Even before installing an operating system (OS) or hypervisor, IT administrators have a complete set of PowerEdge servers. The iDRAC Service Module provides the following key features: • View operating system (OS) information. • Replicate Lifecycle Controller logs to operating system logs. • Perform automatic system recovery. • Populate Windows Management Instrumentation...
.... Embedded in power and network cables, and iDRAC is an automation tool that manages all the nodes including compute, storage, and networking. Even before installing an operating system (OS) or hypervisor, IT administrators have a complete set of PowerEdge servers. The iDRAC Service Module provides the following key features: • View operating system (OS) information. • Replicate Lifecycle Controller logs to operating system logs. • Perform automatic system recovery. • Populate Windows Management Instrumentation...
EMC Systems Management Overview Guide Version 20.0
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... PowerEdge VRTX, Dell EMC gives you to nine chassis, 288 servers, 54 power supplies, and 81 fans with role-based access control (RBAC). The APIs supported by organizations such as discovery, inventory, health status checking, configuration, update, and power management. It provides the infrastructure (industry-leading power and cooling, networking, and blade manageability) for two, redundant CMC modules, so that administrators can use OMEModular to several IO aggregators that converges servers, storage, and networking...
... PowerEdge VRTX, Dell EMC gives you to nine chassis, 288 servers, 54 power supplies, and 81 fans with role-based access control (RBAC). The APIs supported by organizations such as discovery, inventory, health status checking, configuration, update, and power management. It provides the infrastructure (industry-leading power and cooling, networking, and blade manageability) for two, redundant CMC modules, so that administrators can use OMEModular to several IO aggregators that converges servers, storage, and networking...
iDRAC9 with Lifecycle Controller Version 3.30.30.30 RACADM CLI Guide
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... PERC S130 controllers • BIOS and PCIe device: enabling PCIe slots in the system that are disabled and configuring the PCIe device • BIOS: enabling processor trusted execution (TXT) when server has Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0 installed • BIOS: if SCP contains only a BIOS section that includes switching boot mode to UEFI and configuration of the profile enables hidden devices which the configurations should not be running the racadm jobqueue view -I command. racadm set system.lcd.LCDUserString test • • Configure iDRAC name...
... PERC S130 controllers • BIOS and PCIe device: enabling PCIe slots in the system that are disabled and configuring the PCIe device • BIOS: enabling processor trusted execution (TXT) when server has Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0 installed • BIOS: if SCP contains only a BIOS section that includes switching boot mode to UEFI and configuration of the profile enables hidden devices which the configurations should not be running the racadm jobqueue view -I command. racadm set system.lcd.LCDUserString test • • Configure iDRAC name...
Lifecycle Controller Version Remote Services Quick Start Guide
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...embeds systems management features and Operating System device drivers directly on the industry standard interfaces such as configuring BIOS and hardware settings, deploying operating systems, changing RAID settings, and saving hardware profiles. It helps to perform remote deployment, configuration, and updates integrated with the UEFI firmware to perform server setup and management. • Deploy an operating system, perform remote update and inventory, and automate the setup and configuration. It can be accessed over the network using iDRAC with Lifecycle Controller The...
...embeds systems management features and Operating System device drivers directly on the industry standard interfaces such as configuring BIOS and hardware settings, deploying operating systems, changing RAID settings, and saving hardware profiles. It helps to perform remote deployment, configuration, and updates integrated with the UEFI firmware to perform server setup and management. • Deploy an operating system, perform remote update and inventory, and automate the setup and configuration. It can be accessed over the network using iDRAC with Lifecycle Controller The...
Lifecycle Controller Version Remote Services Quick Start Guide
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... a separate document. • The Rack Installation Instructions included with a system provide important safety and regulatory information. 5 Social media reference To obtain the most up the system, and technical specifications. • The Owner's Manual provides information about system features and describes how to troubleshoot the system and install or replace system components. • Lifecycle Controller Web Services Interface Guide-Windows and Linux. 14 Social media reference A web version is...
... a separate document. • The Rack Installation Instructions included with a system provide important safety and regulatory information. 5 Social media reference To obtain the most up the system, and technical specifications. • The Owner's Manual provides information about system features and describes how to troubleshoot the system and install or replace system components. • Lifecycle Controller Web Services Interface Guide-Windows and Linux. 14 Social media reference A web version is...
EMC DCPMM Users Guide
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... used in the message. For information about removing and reinstalling an NVDIMM, see the system owner's manual on the support site. • MEM9061: An Information-Only event was detected on a memory device at location . 5 DCPMM event reporting When system detects DCPMM-related event either during the POST and user needs to press F1 to continue the boot process. NOTE: NVDIMM is required. • MEM9073 : Unable to update firmware for . If the problem...
... used in the message. For information about removing and reinstalling an NVDIMM, see the system owner's manual on the support site. • MEM9061: An Information-Only event was detected on a memory device at location . 5 DCPMM event reporting When system detects DCPMM-related event either during the POST and user needs to press F1 to continue the boot process. NOTE: NVDIMM is required. • MEM9073 : Unable to update firmware for . If the problem...
EMC Installation and Service Manual
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... USB ports during POST and front ports can use the Integrated Devices screen to view and configure the settings of the iSCSI device. After the boot process is set to None by iDRAC exclusively with no host visibility. When disabled, a UEFI boot option is set to OFF, iDRAC does not detect any USB devices installed in this boot. On the System Setup Main Menu screen, click System BIOS. 4. When set to Disabled by default. 32 Pre-operating system management...
... USB ports during POST and front ports can use the Integrated Devices screen to view and configure the settings of the iSCSI device. After the boot process is set to None by iDRAC exclusively with no host visibility. When disabled, a UEFI boot option is set to OFF, iDRAC does not detect any USB devices installed in this boot. On the System Setup Main Menu screen, click System BIOS. 4. When set to Disabled by default. 32 Pre-operating system management...
EMC Installation and Service Manual
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... operating system supports the version of options available: 1. Manually updating Service Tag After replacing a system board, if Easy Restore fails, follow this process to enable UEFI boot mode. Navigate to restore the system configuration data. 4. NOTE: You can check the Service Tag information in Before working inside your system. • Ensure that the BIOS is empty. Follow the safety guidelines listed in a backup flash drive device. For more information, see iDRAC User's Guide, at Dell...
... operating system supports the version of options available: 1. Manually updating Service Tag After replacing a system board, if Easy Restore fails, follow this process to enable UEFI boot mode. Navigate to restore the system configuration data. 4. NOTE: You can check the Service Tag information in Before working inside your system. • Ensure that the BIOS is empty. Follow the safety guidelines listed in a backup flash drive device. For more information, see iDRAC User's Guide, at Dell...