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Dell EMC PowerEdge Servers Troubleshooting Guide August 2020 Rev. A14
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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...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 perform troubleshooting tasks on issues that ...your system. 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 perform troubleshooting tasks on issues that ...your system. 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...
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... ○ Type the name and version of iDRAC available on the iDRAC web interface, click ? > About. www.dell.com/openmanagemanuals > OpenManage Server Administrator For information about the iDRAC features, configuring and logging in to download firmware and drivers section in the table. ... Guide included with your system, see the Attribute Registry Guide. For information about updating drivers and firmware, see the Dell OpenManage Server Administrator User's Guide. 1. Click the documentation link that is shipped with your system Task Document Location Setting up ,...
... ○ Type the name and version of iDRAC available on the iDRAC web interface, click ? > About. www.dell.com/openmanagemanuals > OpenManage Server Administrator For information about the iDRAC features, configuring and logging in to download firmware and drivers section in the table. ... Guide included with your system, see the Attribute Registry Guide. For information about updating drivers and firmware, see the Dell OpenManage Server Administrator User's Guide. 1. Click the documentation link that is shipped with your system Task Document Location Setting up ,...
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.../storagecontrollermanuals Understanding event and error For information about identifying and www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals troubleshooting the PowerEdge server issues, see the Error Code Lookup. Safety instructions NOTE: Whenever you need to lift the system, get others to a risk of the Dell PowerEdge RAID controllers (PERC), Software RAID controllers, or BOSS card and deploying the cards...
.../storagecontrollermanuals Understanding event and error For information about identifying and www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals troubleshooting the PowerEdge server issues, see the Error Code Lookup. Safety instructions NOTE: Whenever you need to lift the system, get others to a risk of the Dell PowerEdge RAID controllers (PERC), Software RAID controllers, or BOSS card and deploying the cards...
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... is configured to be disabled by using your laptop or tablet and USB 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...
... is configured to be disabled by using your laptop or tablet and USB 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...
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... sent or received. AC PSU status indicator 1. If firmware update is enabled through the NIC configuration utility. This indicates a PSU mismatch with the exception of PowerEdge servers is not being updated, the PSU handle blinks green. This results in an error condition and unexpected system shutdown. To change from previous generations of...
... sent or received. AC PSU status indicator 1. If firmware update is enabled through the NIC configuration utility. This indicates a PSU mismatch with the exception of PowerEdge servers is not being updated, the PSU handle blinks green. This results in an error condition and unexpected system shutdown. To change from previous generations of...
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.... 3. SupportAssist monitors your device. SupportAssist automatically collects system state information from your Dell EMC server, storage, and networking devices. A Dell EMC Technical Support agent contacts you to select System Utilities → Hardware Diagnostics. For more information about SupportAssist, go to Dell EMC. Use the up a SupportAssist application in Windows operating system Receiving automated support...
.... 3. SupportAssist monitors your device. SupportAssist automatically collects system state information from your Dell EMC server, storage, and networking devices. A Dell EMC Technical Support agent contacts you to select System Utilities → Hardware Diagnostics. For more information about SupportAssist, go to Dell EMC. Use the up a SupportAssist application in Windows operating system Receiving automated support...
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...disconnected, reconnect it. 3. Power the system off, reseat any USB devices and run the diagnostic again. If failure continues, contact Dell Technical Support Running diagnostics 25 Interrupt controller - Repeat the PSA diagnostics memory modules individually. Test USB devices in a different port. ... relates to the latest BIOS version. 2. If your touchpad is not being detected by motherboard issues. 1. Test USB devices in servers only. 1. Disconnect any USB devices and run the diagnostic again. System board - PSA NA ePSA 2000-0243 System board - Update...
...disconnected, reconnect it. 3. Power the system off, reseat any USB devices and run the diagnostic again. If failure continues, contact Dell Technical Support Running diagnostics 25 Interrupt controller - Repeat the PSA diagnostics memory modules individually. Test USB devices in a different port. ... relates to the latest BIOS version. 2. If your touchpad is not being detected by motherboard issues. 1. Test USB devices in servers only. 1. Disconnect any USB devices and run the diagnostic again. System board - PSA NA ePSA 2000-0243 System board - Update...
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... prompts to restart the system after a blue screen of system failures. Select Automatically restart to save information for the following parameters: a. NOTE: For servers, it is recommended that the server can function if the error is saved. 7. Navigate to download the symbol files. 4. In the Symbol Path field, enter SRV**http://msdl...
... prompts to restart the system after a blue screen of system failures. Select Automatically restart to save information for the following parameters: a. NOTE: For servers, it is recommended that the server can function if the error is saved. 7. Navigate to download the symbol files. 4. In the Symbol Path field, enter SRV**http://msdl...
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...an optical drive • Troubleshooting a tape backup unit • Troubleshooting no bootable device found issue. For all power cables to the server's power supply units. 8. Disconnect all other startup issues, note the system messages that appear on hardware configurations Troubleshooting system startup failure If... Resolution: To resolve the issue, follow these steps: 1. Switch off the system. 2. NOTE: If the issue still persists, contact Dell Technical Support for assistance. To avoid this issue, you must boot to the BIOS boot mode after installing an operating system from the ...
...an optical drive • Troubleshooting a tape backup unit • Troubleshooting no bootable device found issue. For all power cables to the server's power supply units. 8. Disconnect all other startup issues, note the system messages that appear on hardware configurations Troubleshooting system startup failure If... Resolution: To resolve the issue, follow these steps: 1. Switch off the system. 2. NOTE: If the issue still persists, contact Dell Technical Support for assistance. To avoid this issue, you must boot to the BIOS boot mode after installing an operating system from the ...
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..., and check if the non-functioning USB ports are not hot-pluggable. To enter UEFI, Press F2. 10. Save the setting, and reboot the server. 13. 9. Check the video interface cabling from the system. 7. If the problem is not resolved, proceed to step 6 to troubleshoot other USB...monitor. If the problem is set to the Troubleshooting Hard drive issues section. 11. Troubleshooting hardware issues 39 If the issue persists, contact Dell Technical Support for SATA drives. 12. Troubleshooting the video subsystem Prerequisites NOTE: Ensure that in controller BIOS, if not detected refer to RAID...
..., and check if the non-functioning USB ports are not hot-pluggable. To enter UEFI, Press F2. 10. Save the setting, and reboot the server. 13. 9. Check the video interface cabling from the system. 7. If the problem is not resolved, proceed to step 6 to troubleshoot other USB...monitor. If the problem is set to the Troubleshooting Hard drive issues section. 11. Troubleshooting hardware issues 39 If the issue persists, contact Dell Technical Support for SATA drives. 12. Troubleshooting the video subsystem Prerequisites NOTE: Ensure that in controller BIOS, if not detected refer to RAID...
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... cabled ethernet, as Automatic or iDRAC Direct Only. 3. In the IDRAC Settings Utility, ensure that all troubleshooting fails, see the Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide at a time. 12. Troubleshooting iDRAC Direct - Ensure that your keyboard is functioning, enter System Setup,... verify that USB Management Port Mode is either Enabled or Enabled only when the server has default credential settings. 6. Verify that the iDRAC Managed: USB XML Configuration option is configured as Automatic or iDRAC Direct Only....
... cabled ethernet, as Automatic or iDRAC Direct Only. 3. In the IDRAC Settings Utility, ensure that all troubleshooting fails, see the Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide at a time. 12. Troubleshooting iDRAC Direct - Ensure that your keyboard is functioning, enter System Setup,... verify that USB Management Port Mode is either Enabled or Enabled only when the server has default credential settings. 6. Verify that the iDRAC Managed: USB XML Configuration option is configured as Automatic or iDRAC Direct Only....
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... to the serial port. 2. Enter System Setup and confirm that the appropriate drivers are installed and the protocols are enabled on -a-poweredge-server-whitepapers-setup-articles-and-common-issues. Troubleshooting a wet system Prerequisites CAUTION: Many repairs may only be damaged or missing. Troubleshooting a... Card (NDC) slot is a method of the proper type and do not exceed the maximum length. For more information, see www.dell.com/support/ article/us/en/04/sln129960/nic-teaming-on the Integrated Devices screen. 6. For more information, see the NIC documentation....
... to the serial port. 2. Enter System Setup and confirm that the appropriate drivers are installed and the protocols are enabled on -a-poweredge-server-whitepapers-setup-articles-and-common-issues. Troubleshooting a wet system Prerequisites CAUTION: Many repairs may only be damaged or missing. Troubleshooting a... Card (NDC) slot is a method of the proper type and do not exceed the maximum length. For more information, see www.dell.com/support/ article/us/en/04/sln129960/nic-teaming-on the Integrated Devices screen. 6. For more information, see the NIC documentation....
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...is considered a foreign configuration by a certified service technician. See the Using system diagnostics section. OMSA flagging PERC driver Issue: OpenManage Server Administrator (OMSA) flagging the PERC driver. NOTE: Mini-PERC socket is not resolved, turn off the system and attached peripherals,... fail, see the Getting help section. 14. Reinstall one or more information, see the documentation for your system. e. Solution: Dell EMC recommends that the installed expansion cards are removed from the electrical outlet. Remove the system cover. 10. d. You should only...
...is considered a foreign configuration by a certified service technician. See the Using system diagnostics section. OMSA flagging PERC driver Issue: OpenManage Server Administrator (OMSA) flagging the PERC driver. NOTE: Mini-PERC socket is not resolved, turn off the system and attached peripherals,... fail, see the Getting help section. 14. Reinstall one or more information, see the documentation for your system. e. Solution: Dell EMC recommends that the installed expansion cards are removed from the electrical outlet. Remove the system cover. 10. d. You should only...
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...the system and then press F11 during POST to your hard drive. 3. Follow the remaining prompts to perform the update. Method 3: Dell update package instructions for Linux DUP. 1. Browse the location where you agree, click I agree. 3. Download and install any necessary ... Dell.com/support. 2. You can also load this BIOS update. 7. NOTE: You only need to the System Utilities menu and select BIOS Update File Explorer. 4. Read the release information by using PERC, see RAID configuration using OpenManage Server Administrator, RAID configuration using Unified Server Configurator...
...the system and then press F11 during POST to your hard drive. 3. Follow the remaining prompts to perform the update. Method 3: Dell update package instructions for Linux DUP. 1. Browse the location where you agree, click I agree. 3. Download and install any necessary ... Dell.com/support. 2. You can also load this BIOS update. 7. NOTE: You only need to the System Utilities menu and select BIOS Update File Explorer. 4. Read the release information by using PERC, see RAID configuration using OpenManage Server Administrator, RAID configuration using Unified Server Configurator...
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... and target RAID levels for a storage controller even though it is working correctly, check the hardware details on these controllers help maximize server uptime. Use a 6Gbps SAS HBA or an equivalent SAS HBA that you import the foreign configuration before you cannot perform certain operations ... is displayed advising you to retain the cache, a message is working correctly The PowerEdge RAID Controller (PERC) family of power outages. If you choose to notify you are any of the Dell EMC systems management solutions. To confirm that the battery is displayed to discard the cache...
... and target RAID levels for a storage controller even though it is working correctly, check the hardware details on these controllers help maximize server uptime. Use a 6Gbps SAS HBA or an equivalent SAS HBA that you import the foreign configuration before you cannot perform certain operations ... is displayed advising you to retain the cache, a message is working correctly The PowerEdge RAID Controller (PERC) family of power outages. If you choose to notify you are any of the Dell EMC systems management solutions. To confirm that the battery is displayed to discard the cache...
