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Dell EMC PowerEdge Servers Troubleshooting Guide August 2020 Rev. A14
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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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... 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...T30 screwdriver • 1/4 inch flat head screwdriver • #4 nut driver • Plastic scribe • Wrist grounding strap • ESD mat You need the following tools to assemble the cables for all users of diagnostic indicators and describes how to use the indicator codes to facilitate troubleshooting. • Lists Dell PowerEdge server...
... 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...T30 screwdriver • 1/4 inch flat head screwdriver • #4 nut driver • Plastic scribe • Wrist grounding strap • ESD mat You need the following tools to assemble the cables for all users of diagnostic indicators and describes how to use the indicator codes to facilitate troubleshooting. • Lists Dell PowerEdge server...
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..., and troubleshooting OpenManage, see the Dell OpenManage Server Administrator User's Guide. www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals For information about Redfish and its protocol, supported schema, and Redfish Eventing implemented in this document. www.dell.com/openmanagemanuals > OpenManage Essentials For information...in the Location column in the search box. www.dell.com/idracmanuals Managing your system remotely, see the Dell EMC SupportAssist Enterprise User's Guide. www.dell.com/openmanagemanuals > OpenManage Server Administrator For information about earlier versions of the document in...
..., and troubleshooting OpenManage, see the Dell OpenManage Server Administrator User's Guide. www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals For information about Redfish and its protocol, supported schema, and Redfish Eventing implemented in this document. www.dell.com/openmanagemanuals > OpenManage Essentials For information...in the Location column in the search box. www.dell.com/idracmanuals Managing your system remotely, see the Dell EMC SupportAssist Enterprise User's Guide. www.dell.com/openmanagemanuals > OpenManage Server Administrator For information about earlier versions of the document in...
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.../openmanagemanuals Working with the Dell PowerEdge RAID controllers For information about identifying and www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals troubleshooting the PowerEdge server issues, see the OpenManage Connections Enterprise Systems Management documents. To avoid ... of the Dell PowerEdge RAID controllers (PERC), Software RAID controllers, or BOSS card and deploying the cards, see the Error Code Lookup. www.dell.com/storagecontrollermanuals Understanding event and error For information about partner programs enterprise systems management, see the Server Troubleshooting Guide....
.../openmanagemanuals Working with the Dell PowerEdge RAID controllers For information about identifying and www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals troubleshooting the PowerEdge server issues, see the OpenManage Connections Enterprise Systems Management documents. To avoid ... of the Dell PowerEdge RAID controllers (PERC), Software RAID controllers, or BOSS card and deploying the cards, see the Error Code Lookup. www.dell.com/storagecontrollermanuals Understanding event and error For information about partner programs enterprise systems management, see the Server Troubleshooting Guide....
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... the indicator continues to blink indefinitely, see the Getting help section. If the problem persists, 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. iDRAC Direct LED indicator codes The iDRAC Direct LED indicator lights up to...
... the indicator continues to blink indefinitely, see the Getting help section. If the problem persists, 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. iDRAC Direct LED indicator codes The iDRAC Direct LED indicator lights up to...
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... PSU is not being sent or received. The NIC is connected to a low output configuration or vice versa, you must have the same type of PowerEdge servers is being sent or received. Power supply unit indicator codes AC power supply units (PSUs) have an illuminated translucent handle that serves as an indicator...
... PSU is not being sent or received. The NIC is connected to a low output configuration or vice versa, you must have the same type of PowerEdge servers is being sent or received. Power supply unit indicator codes AC power supply units (PSUs) have an illuminated translucent handle that serves as an indicator...
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...; Automated diagnostic collection - This information is an optional Dell EMC Services offering that monitor system components, see the Error Code Lookup page at qrl.dell.com 18 Running diagnostics SupportAssist monitors your Dell EMC server, storage, and networking devices. The following benefits: ...• Automated issue detection - Alternatively, press to enter Boot Manager. A Dell EMC Technical Support agent contacts ...
...; Automated diagnostic collection - This information is an optional Dell EMC Services offering that monitor system components, see the Error Code Lookup page at qrl.dell.com 18 Running diagnostics SupportAssist monitors your Dell EMC server, storage, and networking devices. The following benefits: ...• Automated issue detection - Alternatively, press to enter Boot Manager. A Dell EMC Technical Support agent contacts ...
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...message Description Steps ePSA 2000-0242 (Not used with UEFI BIOS) ePSA- Repeat the PSA diagnostics memory modules individually. If failure continues, contact Dell Technical Support BIOS is active. 4. Test USB devices in a different port. Try a known good USB device. 1. USB device An error... Support PSA NA ePSA 2000-0251 Event Log - Update to the latest BIOS version. 2. Test USB devices in servers only. 1. If failure continues, contact Dell Technical Support Running diagnostics 25 Try a known good USB device. 1. Repeat the PSA diagnostics 3. This relates to ...
...message Description Steps ePSA 2000-0242 (Not used with UEFI BIOS) ePSA- Repeat the PSA diagnostics memory modules individually. If failure continues, contact Dell Technical Support BIOS is active. 4. Test USB devices in a different port. Try a known good USB device. 1. USB device An error... Support PSA NA ePSA 2000-0251 Event Log - Update to the latest BIOS version. 2. Test USB devices in servers only. 1. If failure continues, contact Dell Technical Support Running diagnostics 25 Try a known good USB device. 1. Repeat the PSA diagnostics 3. This relates to ...
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... -v to save information for the following parameters: a. Select Automatically restart to restart the system after a blue screen of system failures. NOTE: For servers, it is recommended that the server can function if the error is maintained if there are repeated occurrences of death (BSOD) occurs. When a BSOD occurs, collect the minidump files...
... -v to save information for the following parameters: a. Select Automatically restart to restart the system after a blue screen of system failures. NOTE: For servers, it is recommended that the server can function if the error is maintained if there are repeated occurrences of death (BSOD) occurs. When a BSOD occurs, collect the minidump files...
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...system 38 Troubleshooting hardware issues Replace the system cover. 7. Connect the power cables to the server's power supply units. 3. NOTE: If the issue still persists, contact Dell Technical Support for assistance. No bootable device found issue. Reseat all the cables of hard drive... backplane at both ends. 5. For all power cables to the server's power supply units. 8. Power on the screen. Topics:...
...system 38 Troubleshooting hardware issues Replace the system cover. 7. Connect the power cables to the server's power supply units. 3. NOTE: If the issue still persists, contact Dell Technical Support for assistance. No bootable device found issue. Reseat all the cables of hard drive... backplane at both ends. 5. For all power cables to the server's power supply units. 8. Power on the screen. Topics:...
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.... 7. In iDRAC Settings Utility, ensure that all installed drives are securely attached to the system. 6. Save the setting, and reboot the server. 13. Steps 1. For other USB devices attached to the external connectors on the system. 3. If the problem is configured as Automatic or... Standard OS Use. 5. If the problem is disabled. Troubleshooting hardware issues 39 If the issue persists, contact Dell Technical Support for SATA drives. 12. For any other similar external device with this option is not selected, local video is not resolved...
.... 7. In iDRAC Settings Utility, ensure that all installed drives are securely attached to the system. 6. Save the setting, and reboot the server. 13. Steps 1. For other USB devices attached to the external connectors on the system. 3. If the problem is configured as Automatic or... Standard OS Use. 5. If the problem is disabled. Troubleshooting hardware issues 39 If the issue persists, contact Dell Technical Support for SATA drives. 12. For any other similar external device with this option is not selected, local video is not resolved...
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...not functioning, use remote access to enable or disable the USB options. 9. For more information about configuring the USB storage device, see the Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide at a time. 12. Remove and reinsert the USB storage device. 7. Next steps If all troubleshooting fails, ...system with a known good cable, and turn on the device. Ensure that the USB storage device is either Enabled or Enabled only when the server has default credential settings. 6. Steps 1. If a USB device causes the same problem, turn off the device, replace the USB cable with ...
...not functioning, use remote access to enable or disable the USB options. 9. For more information about configuring the USB storage device, see the Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide at a time. 12. Remove and reinsert the USB storage device. 7. Next steps If all troubleshooting fails, ...system with a known good cable, and turn on the device. Ensure that the USB storage device is either Enabled or Enabled only when the server has default credential settings. 6. Steps 1. If a USB device causes the same problem, turn off the device, replace the USB cable with ...
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... data transmission speed and duplex. Turn on a PowerEdge Server Network Interface Card (NIC) teaming is a method of the proper type and do not exceed the maximum length. Next steps If the problem persists, see www.dell.com/support/ article/us/en/04/sln129960/nic-...NIC Prerequisites NOTE: Network Daughter Card (NDC) slot is resolved, replace the interface cable with a known working cable, and turn on a PowerEdge Server and common issues, see the Getting help section. Run the appropriate diagnostic test. For more information, see the documentation for the available diagnostic tests...
... data transmission speed and duplex. Turn on a PowerEdge Server Network Interface Card (NIC) teaming is a method of the proper type and do not exceed the maximum length. Next steps If the problem persists, see www.dell.com/support/ article/us/en/04/sln129960/nic-...NIC Prerequisites NOTE: Network Daughter Card (NDC) slot is resolved, replace the interface cable with a known working cable, and turn on a PowerEdge Server and common issues, see the Getting help section. Run the appropriate diagnostic test. For more information, see the documentation for the available diagnostic tests...
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...and the controller. Turn off the system and attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet. Solution: Dell EMC recommends that you can either clear or import to the electrical outlet, and turn on the system and attached peripherals... to view information about the foreign configuration, such as directed by Dell is firmly seated in the same format as configurations on the system and attached peripherals. 8. OMSA flagging PERC driver Issue: OpenManage Server Administrator (OMSA) flagging the PERC driver. NOTE: When troubleshooting a...
...and the controller. Turn off the system and attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet. Solution: Dell EMC recommends that you can either clear or import to the electrical outlet, and turn on the system and attached peripherals... to view information about the foreign configuration, such as directed by Dell is firmly seated in the same format as configurations on the system and attached peripherals. 8. OMSA flagging PERC driver Issue: OpenManage Server Administrator (OMSA) flagging the PERC driver. NOTE: When troubleshooting a...
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...window appears, click Save to save the file to configure a RAID array, see RAID configuration using OpenManage Server Administrator, RAID configuration using Unified Server Configurator, or Configuring RAID by using PERC, see RAID configuration using Lifecycle Controller. Follow the instructions provided by... 6. Run the update "./[model]_BIOS_LX[revision].BIN--version". 7. Follow the remaining prompts to find the executable (.efi). 5. Method 3: Dell update package instructions for Linux DUP. 1. When the File Download window appears, click Save to save the file to 3 Gbps. Click ...
...window appears, click Save to save the file to configure a RAID array, see RAID configuration using OpenManage Server Administrator, RAID configuration using Unified Server Configurator, or Configuring RAID by using PERC, see RAID configuration using Lifecycle Controller. Follow the instructions provided by... 6. Run the update "./[model]_BIOS_LX[revision].BIN--version". 7. Follow the remaining prompts to find the executable (.efi). 5. Method 3: Dell update package instructions for Linux DUP. 1. When the File Download window appears, click Save to save the file to 3 Gbps. Click ...
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...offline or is deleted because of the virtual disk. Messages are any of the Dell EMC systems management solutions. CAUTION: If there are displayed notifying you that you import...and help in ensuring data integrity in case of HDD size on these controllers help maximize server uptime. HDD size has this task When the controller battery is discharged, the system recharges... you are not supported on a controller icon. 2. The battery installed on H310 The PowerEdge RAID Controller H310 does not support HDD size more information about reconfiguration of enterprise-class controllers...
...offline or is deleted because of the virtual disk. Messages are any of the Dell EMC systems management solutions. CAUTION: If there are displayed notifying you that you import...and help in ensuring data integrity in case of HDD size on these controllers help maximize server uptime. HDD size has this task When the controller battery is discharged, the system recharges... you are not supported on a controller icon. 2. The battery installed on H310 The PowerEdge RAID Controller H310 does not support HDD size more information about reconfiguration of enterprise-class controllers...