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Troubleshooting processors...46 Troubleshooting a CPU Machine Check error 46 Troubleshooting a storage controller...47 OMSA flagging PERC driver...47 Importing or clearing foreign configurations using the foreign configuration view screen 47 Importing or clearing foreign configurations ... Unified Server Configurator 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 ...
Troubleshooting processors...46 Troubleshooting a CPU Machine Check error 46 Troubleshooting a storage controller...47 OMSA flagging PERC driver...47 Importing or clearing foreign configurations using the foreign configuration view screen 47 Importing or clearing foreign configurations ... Unified Server Configurator 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 ...
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...Assigning hot spare with OMSA...92 Storage Health...93 How do I configure RAID using operating system deployment wizard 93 Foreign drivers on physical disk...93 Physical disk reported as Foreign...94 Clearing the foreign configuration...94 Resetting storage-controller configuration...94 How...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 ...
...Assigning hot spare with OMSA...92 Storage Health...93 How do I configure RAID using operating system deployment wizard 93 Foreign drivers on physical disk...93 Physical disk reported as Foreign...94 Clearing the foreign configuration...94 Resetting storage-controller configuration...94 How...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 ...
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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 ... drives in Windows OS 112 Symptoms...113 Linux...113 FAQs...113 Symptoms...113 Installing operating system through various methods...113 Chapter 7: Getting help...115 Contacting Dell EMC...115 Download the drivers and firmware...115 Locating Service Tag of your system...116 6 Contents
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 ... drives in Windows OS 112 Symptoms...113 Linux...113 FAQs...113 Symptoms...113 Installing operating system through various methods...113 Chapter 7: Getting help...115 Contacting Dell EMC...115 Download the drivers and firmware...115 Locating Service Tag of your system...116 6 Contents
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...encountered or are responsible for managing the Dell PowerEdge servers, however might be useful for your system includes a bezel. • Phillips #1 screwdriver • Phillips #2 screwdriver • Torx #T30 screwdriver • 1/4 inch flat head screwdriver • #4 nut driver • Plastic scribe • ...and provides the actions recommended to identify and troubleshoot the Dell PowerEdge server issues. NOTE: This guide does not cover every possible issue that might occur on Dell PowerEdge servers, however focuses on the Dell PowerEdge servers. • Key to the bezel lock The...
...encountered or are responsible for managing the Dell PowerEdge servers, however might be useful for your system includes a bezel. • Phillips #1 screwdriver • Phillips #2 screwdriver • Torx #T30 screwdriver • 1/4 inch flat head screwdriver • #4 nut driver • Plastic scribe • ...and provides the actions recommended to identify and troubleshoot the Dell PowerEdge server issues. NOTE: This guide does not cover every possible issue that might occur on Dell PowerEdge servers, however focuses on the Dell PowerEdge servers. • Key to the bezel lock The...
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... information about the iDRAC features, configuring and logging in to download firmware and drivers section in iDRAC, see the Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide. www.dell.com/openmanagemanuals > OpenManage Server Administrator For information about systems management software offered by Dell, see the Attribute Registry Guide. For information about iDRAC property database group...
... information about the iDRAC features, configuring and logging in to download firmware and drivers section in iDRAC, see the Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide. www.dell.com/openmanagemanuals > OpenManage Server Administrator For information about systems management software offered by Dell, see the Attribute Registry Guide. For information about iDRAC property database group...
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... action If the LED fails to turn on , reseat the left control panel of your system. Diagnostic indicators 11 Update any required drivers for specific error message. System health and system ID indicator codes System health and system ID indicator code Condition Blue solid Indicates that the... system ID mode is not active. If the problem persists, see the Error Code Lookup page at qrl.dell.com iDRAC Quick Sync 2 indicator codes NOTE: iDRAC Quick Sync 2 module (optional) is turned off , restart the system. Figure 2. iDRAC Quick ...
... action If the LED fails to turn on , reseat the left control panel of your system. Diagnostic indicators 11 Update any required drivers for specific error message. System health and system ID indicator codes System health and system ID indicator code Condition Blue solid Indicates that the... system ID mode is not active. If the problem persists, see the Error Code Lookup page at qrl.dell.com iDRAC Quick Sync 2 indicator codes NOTE: iDRAC Quick Sync 2 module (optional) is turned off , restart the system. Figure 2. iDRAC Quick ...
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... damaged cables or devices. 4. Check your system and reconnect the cable, jumper, or connection indicated in 1. If failure continues, contact Dell Technical Support PSA NA ePSA 2000-0512 Fan - Depending on the motherboard, an adapter, or a daughter card. Version [x] Firmware may...PSA diagnostics. 5. Repeat the PSA diagnostics. 4. Update to the latest BIOS version. 2. Update to the air vents or cooling fan. 3. Driver The Network (Ethernet) device version [x] outdated. PSA/ePSA error codes (continued) Error number (PSA and ePSA) Error message Description Steps 5. ...
... damaged cables or devices. 4. Check your system and reconnect the cable, jumper, or connection indicated in 1. If failure continues, contact Dell Technical Support PSA NA ePSA 2000-0512 Fan - Depending on the motherboard, an adapter, or a daughter card. Version [x] Firmware may...PSA diagnostics. 5. Repeat the PSA diagnostics. 4. Update to the latest BIOS version. 2. Update to the air vents or cooling fan. 3. Driver The Network (Ethernet) device version [x] outdated. PSA/ePSA error codes (continued) Error number (PSA and ePSA) Error message Description Steps 5. ...
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...'s Guide at a time. 12. Laptop connection For information about configuring the USB storage device, see Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide at www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals 4. If the driver is configured with an NTFS or an FAT32 file system with a known good cable, and turn on the...as iDRAC Direct uses a non-routable address. See the System board jumper setting section 10. Verify that the iDRAC Virtual USB NIC device driver is connected to enable or disable the USB options. 9. Remove and reinsert the USB storage device. 7. If the laptop is running Windows ...
...'s Guide at a time. 12. Laptop connection For information about configuring the USB storage device, see Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide at www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals 4. If the driver is configured with an NTFS or an FAT32 file system with a known good cable, and turn on the...as iDRAC Direct uses a non-routable address. See the System board jumper setting section 10. Verify that the iDRAC Virtual USB NIC device driver is connected to enable or disable the USB options. 9. Remove and reinsert the USB storage device. 7. If the laptop is running Windows ...
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...the documentation for each network device. 7. For more information, see the documentation for each network device. 8. Ensure that the appropriate drivers are installed and the protocols are of logically connecting two or more information, see the NIC documentation. 5. You should only perform .... Restart the system and check for the available diagnostic tests. 2. For more information, see www.dell.com/support/ article/us/en/04/sln129960/nic-teaming-on a PowerEdge Server Network Interface Card (NIC) teaming is resolved, replace the interface cable with a known working cable...
...the documentation for each network device. 7. For more information, see the documentation for each network device. 8. Ensure that the appropriate drivers are installed and the protocols are of logically connecting two or more information, see the NIC documentation. 5. You should only perform .... Restart the system and check for the available diagnostic tests. 2. For more information, see www.dell.com/support/ article/us/en/04/sln129960/nic-teaming-on a PowerEdge Server Network Interface Card (NIC) teaming is resolved, replace the interface cable with a known working cable...
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... only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as directed by Dell is not resolved, turn on the system and attached peripherals. 8. Read and follow the safety instructions that you download and install the latest BIOS, drivers, and systems management firmware on your system. NOTE:...is not covered by your operating system and the controller. If the tests fail, see the Downloading the drivers and firmware topic. d. Install the system cover. Solution: Dell EMC recommends that are shipped with the expansion card installation guidelines. 5. You can use the Foreign Config...
... only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as directed by Dell is not resolved, turn on the system and attached peripherals. 8. Read and follow the safety instructions that you download and install the latest BIOS, drivers, and systems management firmware on your system. NOTE:...is not covered by your operating system and the controller. If the tests fail, see the Downloading the drivers and firmware topic. d. Install the system cover. Solution: Dell EMC recommends that are shipped with the expansion card installation guidelines. 5. You can use the Foreign Config...
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... disks, physical disks, space allocation, and hot spares. Select Import to import the foreign configuration or Clear to the latest version 2. Update the RAID controller drivers and firmware 5. About this task You can view the foreign configuration from the iDRAC web interface 3. It includes information about installation and removal of the...
... disks, physical disks, space allocation, and hot spares. Select Import to import the foreign configuration or Clear to the latest version 2. Update the RAID controller drivers and firmware 5. About this task You can view the foreign configuration from the iDRAC web interface 3. It includes information about installation and removal of the...
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... Windows due to foreign configuration About this task By default, all drives are present. Import the foreign configuration to enter the configuration utility. See, Downloading drivers and firmware. This preserved dirty cache is called pinned cache, and is displayed beside the selected physical disk(s). 6. Select OK. Firmware or Physical disks out...
... Windows due to foreign configuration About this task By default, all drives are present. Import the foreign configuration to enter the configuration utility. See, Downloading drivers and firmware. This preserved dirty cache is called pinned cache, and is displayed beside the selected physical disk(s). 6. Select OK. Firmware or Physical disks out...
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... that the controller is working correctly. Run the appropriate diagnostic test. Depending on the hard drive. b. Ensure that the needed device drivers for information about RAID configuration. For more information, see the Getting help for your product. Steps 1. Next steps If the problem ... Setup. Read and follow the safety instructions that the controller is not covered by a certified service technician. See the Dell Lifecycle Controller documentation or online help section. Reconnect all the cables and turn the system on the hard drive. Restart ...
... that the controller is working correctly. Run the appropriate diagnostic test. Depending on the hard drive. b. Ensure that the needed device drivers for information about RAID configuration. For more information, see the Getting help for your product. Steps 1. Next steps If the problem ... Setup. Read and follow the safety instructions that the controller is not covered by a certified service technician. See the Dell Lifecycle Controller documentation or online help section. Reconnect all the cables and turn the system on the hard drive. Restart ...
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... state before going Offline, a rebuild operation starts automatically after multiple physical disks become simultaneously inaccessible. For information about driver installation, see the Firmware section. Perform the following steps to a cable pull or power loss situation, the virtual... electrical outlet. 5. Remove the system cover. 7. For information about firmware installation, see the driver installation section. You can also use the BIOS Configuration Utility or Dell OpenManage storage management application to import the foreign configuration. 7. Try using a different CD or...
... state before going Offline, a rebuild operation starts automatically after multiple physical disks become simultaneously inaccessible. For information about driver installation, see the Firmware section. Perform the following steps to a cable pull or power loss situation, the virtual... electrical outlet. 5. Remove the system cover. 7. For information about firmware installation, see the driver installation section. You can also use the BIOS Configuration Utility or Dell OpenManage storage management application to import the foreign configuration. 7. Try using a different CD or...
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... product documentation, or as authorized in the tape-backup software documentation. 4. For more information about device drivers. 3. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is lit Amber, this indicates a PSU fault condition. Reseat the controller card in your tape drive ...Steps 1. Reinstall the tape-backup software as instructed in your product. Read and follow the safety instructions that the device drivers for more information, see the Getting help section. Ensure that the interface cable of the power indicator on the system and attached ...
... product documentation, or as authorized in the tape-backup software documentation. 4. For more information about device drivers. 3. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is lit Amber, this indicates a PSU fault condition. Reseat the controller card in your tape drive ...Steps 1. Reinstall the tape-backup software as instructed in your product. Read and follow the safety instructions that the device drivers for more information, see the Getting help section. Ensure that the interface cable of the power indicator on the system and attached ...
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... documentation. This applies to select Enable Alarm. About this task Description: RAID controller displays multibit ECC errors on Dell's 13th generation of physical disks. Create one or more information on the same set of PowerEdge servers Workaround: Steps 1. For more virtual disks that you have implemented. You can result in case of... 1TB, the virtual disk size depends on -board alarm tone. Press Ctrl+N to deselect the Enable Alarm control, and then select Apply. Update the controller driver version. 2. Installation instructions are smaller than 1TB. 4.
... documentation. This applies to select Enable Alarm. About this task Description: RAID controller displays multibit ECC errors on Dell's 13th generation of physical disks. Create one or more information on the same set of PowerEdge servers Workaround: Steps 1. For more virtual disks that you have implemented. You can result in case of... 1TB, the virtual disk size depends on -board alarm tone. Press Ctrl+N to deselect the Enable Alarm control, and then select Apply. Update the controller driver version. 2. Installation instructions are smaller than 1TB. 4.
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.... CMC firmware: http://www.dell.com/support/home/drivers/DriversDetails?productCode=poweredge-vrtx&driverId=6W6P1 Chassis infrastructure firmware: http://www.dell.com/support/home/drivers/DriversDetails?productCode=poweredge-vrtx&driverId=CPMVM SPERC firmware: http://www.dell.com/support/home/drivers/DriversDetails?productCode=poweredge-vrtx&driverId=THVJ9 SPERC driver: http://www.dell.com/support/home/drivers/DriversDetails?productCode=poweredge-vrtx&driverId=120MK Reconfiguring the...
.... CMC firmware: http://www.dell.com/support/home/drivers/DriversDetails?productCode=poweredge-vrtx&driverId=6W6P1 Chassis infrastructure firmware: http://www.dell.com/support/home/drivers/DriversDetails?productCode=poweredge-vrtx&driverId=CPMVM SPERC firmware: http://www.dell.com/support/home/drivers/DriversDetails?productCode=poweredge-vrtx&driverId=THVJ9 SPERC driver: http://www.dell.com/support/home/drivers/DriversDetails?productCode=poweredge-vrtx&driverId=120MK Reconfiguring the...
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... prevent some errors from occurring, but could simply be restored to the machine is working normally. 3. There are : • Update drivers and firmware on the following hardware configurations, setup as desired. 6. Proactive maintenance can safely assume that the rack cooling system is not... configurations Reseating SAS IOM/ storage sled on controllers, hard drives, backplanes and other devices. • Perform routine Check Consistency operations (Dell recommends every 30 days). • Inspect cabling for signs of wear and damage and ensure good connections. • Review logs for...
... prevent some errors from occurring, but could simply be restored to the machine is working normally. 3. There are : • Update drivers and firmware on the following hardware configurations, setup as desired. 6. Proactive maintenance can safely assume that the rack cooling system is not... configurations Reseating SAS IOM/ storage sled on controllers, hard drives, backplanes and other devices. • Perform routine Check Consistency operations (Dell recommends every 30 days). • Inspect cabling for signs of wear and damage and ensure good connections. • Review logs for...
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... related to export license using operating system deployment wizard • Foreign drivers on physical disk • Physical disk reported as BMC, was earlier known as Foreign • How to update BIOS on 13th generation PowerEdge servers • Why am I unable to update firmware • ...Which are the different types of Enterprise licenses, based on any system. Topics: • What are the operating systems supported on Dell EMC PowerEdge servers • Unable to create a partition or locate the partition and unable to install Microsoft Windows Server 2012 • JAVA support ...
... related to export license using operating system deployment wizard • Foreign drivers on physical disk • Physical disk reported as BMC, was earlier known as Foreign • How to update BIOS on 13th generation PowerEdge servers • Why am I unable to update firmware • ...Which are the different types of Enterprise licenses, based on any system. Topics: • What are the operating systems supported on Dell EMC PowerEdge servers • Unable to create a partition or locate the partition and unable to install Microsoft Windows Server 2012 • JAVA support ...
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...the controller and its lowerlevel components. Storage Health The Storage Dashboard displays the combined status for the controller, see the Dell EMC OpenManage Software Support Matrix available on the Storage Dashboard display a yellow exclamation mark to display the Physical Disk Properties...configure RAID using RAID configuration at the preferred RAID level, watch the Dell Lifecycle Controller RAID configuration video on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JFPmeHNENV4 Foreign drivers on the Dell Lifecycle controller. To create virtual disks using an operating System deployment ...
...the controller and its lowerlevel components. Storage Health The Storage Dashboard displays the combined status for the controller, see the Dell EMC OpenManage Software Support Matrix available on the Storage Dashboard display a yellow exclamation mark to display the Physical Disk Properties...configure RAID using RAID configuration at the preferred RAID level, watch the Dell Lifecycle Controller RAID configuration video on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JFPmeHNENV4 Foreign drivers on the Dell Lifecycle controller. To create virtual disks using an operating System deployment ...