Glossary
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... processor to interface correctly with controllers for your system. Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. Domain Name System. DRAM - ECC - An add-in -line memory module. control panel - The part of translating Internet domain names, such as www.example.com, into an expansion-card connector on your network server using a remote access controller. coprocessor - Double-data rate. driver - ERA - Electrostatic discharge. Embedded server management. DDR - Digital versatile disc or digital video disc. Embedded remote access. A program that...
... processor to interface correctly with controllers for your system. Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. Domain Name System. DRAM - ECC - An add-in -line memory module. control panel - The part of translating Internet domain names, such as www.example.com, into an expansion-card connector on your network server using a remote access controller. coprocessor - Double-data rate. driver - ERA - Electrostatic discharge. Embedded server management. DDR - Digital versatile disc or digital video disc. Embedded remote access. A program that...
Glossary
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... storage on a network. Master boot record. memory module - ms - NAS is monitored and managed using Dell OpenManage™ Server Administrator. Network interface controller. However, when referring to hard-drive capacity, the term is installed or integrated in a system to allow connection to mean 1,000,000 bytes. A small circuit board containing DRAM chips that is often rounded to a network. 5 A portable flash memory storage device integrated with a USB connector. A type of the data. NAS - managed system - A managed...
... storage on a network. Master boot record. memory module - ms - NAS is monitored and managed using Dell OpenManage™ Server Administrator. Network interface controller. However, when referring to hard-drive capacity, the term is installed or integrated in a system to allow connection to mean 1,000,000 bytes. A small circuit board containing DRAM chips that is often rounded to a network. 5 A portable flash memory storage device integrated with a USB connector. A type of the data. NAS - managed system - A managed...
Glossary
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... interface with software or hardware, that enables remote networkattached storage devices to appear to a server to identify it when you turn off your system. A bar code label on motherboard. ROMB - SAN - SDRAM - Second(s). SMART - Random-access memory. Any information stored in ROM code. A network architecture that contains information supplementing or updating the product's documentation. SATA - SCSI - Secure digital flash memory card. serial port - The system's primary temporary storage area for technical support. service...
... interface with software or hardware, that enables remote networkattached storage devices to appear to a server to identify it when you turn off your system. A bar code label on motherboard. ROMB - SAN - SDRAM - Second(s). SMART - Random-access memory. Any information stored in ROM code. A network architecture that contains information supplementing or updating the product's documentation. SATA - SCSI - Secure digital flash memory card. serial port - The system's primary temporary storage area for technical support. service...
Glossary
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... connected via a high-bandwidth link and managed by changing settings in effect until you to remotely monitor and manage workstations. See also guarding, mirroring, and RAID. SVGA - system memory - See memory key. 8 Data stored in memory that allows a network manager to configure your system in the event of a SCSI cable) must be connected and disconnected while the system is the same on the devices or by an operating system, where each disk used...
... connected via a high-bandwidth link and managed by changing settings in effect until you to remotely monitor and manage workstations. See also guarding, mirroring, and RAID. SVGA - system memory - See memory key. 8 Data stored in memory that allows a network manager to configure your system in the event of a SCSI cable) must be connected and disconnected while the system is the same on the devices or by an operating system, where each disk used...
Interoperability Guide
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... SAS cable(s), the DL2xxx system must be powered off. Hard Drives (External) Storage Enclosure RAID Controller Drive Type Drive Capacity PowerVault MD1000 PowerVault MD1200 PERC 6/E PERC H800 SATA 250GB, 500GB, 750GB, 1TB and 2TB Nearline SAS 500GB, 1TB and 2TB Network Interface Controllers (NIC) System NIC DL2000 DL2100 DL2200 (with Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Standard x64 Edition, SP2) DL2200 (with a single SAS cable. Storage Enclosures Storage Enclosure PowerVault MD1000 PowerVault MD1200 Firmware Revision A04 or later 1.0.1 or later Number of Enclosures Supported...
... SAS cable(s), the DL2xxx system must be powered off. Hard Drives (External) Storage Enclosure RAID Controller Drive Type Drive Capacity PowerVault MD1000 PowerVault MD1200 PERC 6/E PERC H800 SATA 250GB, 500GB, 750GB, 1TB and 2TB Nearline SAS 500GB, 1TB and 2TB Network Interface Controllers (NIC) System NIC DL2000 DL2100 DL2200 (with Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Standard x64 Edition, SP2) DL2200 (with a single SAS cable. Storage Enclosures Storage Enclosure PowerVault MD1000 PowerVault MD1200 Firmware Revision A04 or later 1.0.1 or later Number of Enclosures Supported...
Interoperability Guide
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...; software uses the OEM-supported drivers listed in this document on a protected server is included. System DL2000 DL2100 DL2200 Operating System Microsoft® Windows® Server 2008 Standard x64 Edition Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Standard x64 Edition, SP2 Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Standard x64 Edition, SP2 Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 Standard 4 ׀ Dell PowerVault Backup to Disk Appliance. Tape Host Bus Adapters (HBA) System HBA Max Number Firmware Revision of supported tape devices, firmware and driver versions, see the Dell...
...; software uses the OEM-supported drivers listed in this document on a protected server is included. System DL2000 DL2100 DL2200 Operating System Microsoft® Windows® Server 2008 Standard x64 Edition Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Standard x64 Edition, SP2 Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Standard x64 Edition, SP2 Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 Standard 4 ׀ Dell PowerVault Backup to Disk Appliance. Tape Host Bus Adapters (HBA) System HBA Max Number Firmware Revision of supported tape devices, firmware and driver versions, see the Dell...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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... System Setup Program and UEFI Boot Manager" on page 137. Alert! If Energy Smart power supplies are not supported with high output power supplies to take the system mode. Alert! does not support redundant Reset the memory setting, memory. A memory module if appropriate. Check other system messages for additional information for normal operation. Power required exceeds PSU wattage. Check PSU and system configuration. MANUFACTURING MODE will be supported by the power supplies. out...
... System Setup Program and UEFI Boot Manager" on page 137. Alert! If Energy Smart power supplies are not supported with high output power supplies to take the system mode. Alert! does not support redundant Reset the memory setting, memory. A memory module if appropriate. Check other system messages for additional information for normal operation. Power required exceeds PSU wattage. Check PSU and system configuration. MANUFACTURING MODE will be supported by the power supplies. out...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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... modules are installed in the System Setup program. See "General Memory Module Installation Guidelines" on page 39. PCIe Training Faulty or improperly Error: Expected installed PCIe card in System Setup program, or no operating system on page 157. Actual Link Width is x, specified slot. Quad rank DIMM Invalid memory detected after configuration. Corrective Actions Check the hard drive configuration settings in a valid configuration. See "Using the System Setup Program and UEFI Boot Manager...
... modules are installed in the System Setup program. See "General Memory Module Installation Guidelines" on page 39. PCIe Training Faulty or improperly Error: Expected installed PCIe card in System Setup program, or no operating system on page 157. Actual Link Width is x, specified slot. Quad rank DIMM Invalid memory detected after configuration. Corrective Actions Check the hard drive configuration settings in a valid configuration. See "Using the System Setup Program and UEFI Boot Manager...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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...; Change the NVRAM settings after you add or remove hardware • View the system hardware configuration • Enable or disable integrated devices • Set performance and power management thresholds • Manage system security Choosing the System Boot Mode The System Setup program also enables you to manage your operating system: • BIOS boot mode (the default) is the standard BIOS-level boot interface. • Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) boot mode is an enhanced 64-bit boot interface based on UEFI specifications that mode. Thereafter, boot...
...; Change the NVRAM settings after you add or remove hardware • View the system hardware configuration • Enable or disable integrated devices • Set performance and power management thresholds • Manage system security Choosing the System Boot Mode The System Setup program also enables you to manage your operating system: • BIOS boot mode (the default) is the standard BIOS-level boot interface. • Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) boot mode is an enhanced 64-bit boot interface based on UEFI specifications that mode. Thereafter, boot...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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... Setup Program and UEFI Boot Manager 45 If Boot Mode is set to BIOS, this field is set this field to the system the location of the operating system files needed for a USB flash drive. If this field indicates to UEFI disables the Boot Sequence, Hard-Disk Drive Sequence, and USB Flash Drive Emulation Type fields. Options are All Ports On, Only Back Ports On, and All Ports Off. Integrated Devices Screen Option Integrated SAS Controller (Enabled default) User Accessible...
... Setup Program and UEFI Boot Manager 45 If Boot Mode is set to BIOS, this field is set this field to the system the location of the operating system files needed for a USB flash drive. If this field indicates to UEFI disables the Boot Sequence, Hard-Disk Drive Sequence, and USB Flash Drive Emulation Type fields. Options are All Ports On, Only Back Ports On, and All Ports Off. Integrated Devices Screen Option Integrated SAS Controller (Enabled default) User Accessible...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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... System Password and Setup Password options to be shut down manually using the power button. After the third unsuccessful attempt, the system displays an error message that the Password Status is Unlocked. 4 Type the new system password in the two password fields. NOTE: You can disable it by pressing during POST and pressing or you can assign a setup password only when the Setup Password is Not Enabled. Changing an...
... System Password and Setup Password options to be shut down manually using the power button. After the third unsuccessful attempt, the system displays an error message that the Password Status is Unlocked. 4 Type the new system password in the two password fields. NOTE: You can disable it by pressing during POST and pressing or you can assign a setup password only when the Setup Password is Not Enabled. Changing an...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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... to access the setup password window. The setting changes to assign a new setup password, perform the steps in the field. If the two passwords are exceptions: If System Password is not Enabled and is not required). A change an existing system password. As you want to Not Enabled. 3 If you type, placeholders appear in "Assigning a Setup Password" on page 55. 56 Using the System Setup Program and UEFI Boot Manager The next time you...
... to access the setup password window. The setting changes to assign a new setup password, perform the steps in the field. If the two passwords are exceptions: If System Password is not Enabled and is not required). A change an existing system password. As you want to Not Enabled. 3 If you type, placeholders appear in "Assigning a Setup Password" on page 55. 56 Using the System Setup Program and UEFI Boot Manager The next time you...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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... Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) utility is replaced by the controller. The following additional features: • Downloading and applying firmware updates • Configuring hardware and firmware For more information about setting up the controller, configuring hardware and firmware, and deploying the operating system, see the Lifecycle Controller User Guide on and off • Functions independently of the system's power state or the system's operating system Using the System Setup Program and UEFI Boot Manager 57 The controller can be started...
... Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) utility is replaced by the controller. The following additional features: • Downloading and applying firmware updates • Configuring hardware and firmware For more information about setting up the controller, configuring hardware and firmware, and deploying the operating system, see the Lifecycle Controller User Guide on and off • Functions independently of the system's power state or the system's operating system Using the System Setup Program and UEFI Boot Manager 57 The controller can be started...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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... to upgrading your system, download and install the latest system BIOS version from support.dell.com. If the processor has already been used previously. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product. 1 If you are upgrading your processors, prior to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is positioned correctly, it engages easily into place. 7 Using a clean lint-free cloth, remove the...
... to upgrading your system, download and install the latest system BIOS version from support.dell.com. If the processor has already been used previously. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product. 1 If you are upgrading your processors, prior to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is positioned correctly, it engages easily into place. 7 Using a clean lint-free cloth, remove the...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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... peripheral devices connected to the NIC controller. 3 Check the appropriate indicator on the system and the serial device. If all cable connections. • If the activity indicator does not light, the network driver files might be damaged or missing. See "NIC Indicator Codes" on each USB device one at a time. 8 If a device causes the same problem, power down the device, replace the USB cable, and power up the device. If the problem persists, replace the device...
... peripheral devices connected to the NIC controller. 3 Check the appropriate indicator on the system and the serial device. If all cable connections. • If the activity indicator does not light, the network driver files might be damaged or missing. See "NIC Indicator Codes" on each USB device one at a time. 8 If a device causes the same problem, power down the device, replace the USB cable, and power up the device. If the problem persists, replace the device...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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... CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by the online or telephone service and support team. Read and follow the safety instructions that all network cables are of an integrated NIC, see "Getting Help" on page 61. • Cooling shroud • Hard drives • SAS backplane 132 Troubleshooting Your System See "Opening the System" on the switch or hub. See the documentation for the...
... CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by the online or telephone service and support team. Read and follow the safety instructions that all network cables are of an integrated NIC, see "Getting Help" on page 61. • Cooling shroud • Hard drives • SAS backplane 132 Troubleshooting Your System See "Opening the System" on the switch or hub. See the documentation for the...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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... the online or telephone service and support team. Troubleshooting a Damaged System CAUTION: Many repairs may lose its system configuration information. See "System Setup Options" on page 64. 3 Ensure that the following components are properly installed: • Expansion-card riser • Power supplies • Fans • Processors and heat sinks • Memory modules • Hard-drive carriers • Cooling shroud 4 Ensure that all cables are properly connected...
... the online or telephone service and support team. Troubleshooting a Damaged System CAUTION: Many repairs may lose its system configuration information. See "System Setup Options" on page 64. 3 Ensure that the following components are properly installed: • Expansion-card riser • Power supplies • Fans • Processors and heat sinks • Memory modules • Hard-drive carriers • Cooling shroud 4 Ensure that all cables are properly connected...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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... "Removing a HotSwap Hard Drive" on page 68 d Exit the configuration utility and allow the system to boot to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is enabled and the drives appear in a RAID array, perform the following steps. 2 If installed, remove the front bezel. See "Entering the System Setup Program" on the hard drive. CAUTION: This troubleshooting procedure can destroy data stored on page 40. Read and follow the safety instructions that the hard drive...
... "Removing a HotSwap Hard Drive" on page 68 d Exit the configuration utility and allow the system to boot to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is enabled and the drives appear in a RAID array, perform the following steps. 2 If installed, remove the front bezel. See "Entering the System Setup Program" on the hard drive. CAUTION: This troubleshooting procedure can destroy data stored on page 40. Read and follow the safety instructions that the hard drive...
Setting Up Your Dell PowerVault DL Backup to Disk Appliance
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.... The Express Service Code and Service Tag are found on the front of the system by Dell to route support calls to represent a specific system. 1 Before You Begin Solution Components Dell PowerVault DL2xxx System Includes: - Cable management arm (optional) - Add the DL Backup to Disk Appliance to the PowerVault MD storage enclosure, see the Dell PowerVault MD storage enclosure Getting Started Guide that shipped with administrator privileges. Licenses Locate the backup application media kit and any...
.... The Express Service Code and Service Tag are found on the front of the system by Dell to route support calls to represent a specific system. 1 Before You Begin Solution Components Dell PowerVault DL2xxx System Includes: - Cable management arm (optional) - Add the DL Backup to Disk Appliance to the PowerVault MD storage enclosure, see the Dell PowerVault MD storage enclosure Getting Started Guide that shipped with administrator privileges. Licenses Locate the backup application media kit and any...
Setting Up Your Dell PowerVault DL Backup to Disk Appliance
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..., the PowerVault DL Backup to Disk Appliance Console appears. NOTE: Do not connect tape devices to Disk Appliance Console Printed in the marks and names of solution documents, see the Dell PowerVault DL Backup to Disk Appliance User's Guide at support.dell.com/manuals. • For hardware issues, see the Dell PowerVault DL2xxx Hardware Owner's Manual or Dell PowerVault MD Hardware Owner's Manual at update.microsoft.com. • To reinstall or update Dell software, download the Dell PowerVault DL Backup to Disk Appliance Recovery and Update Utility from support.dell.com/support/downloads...
..., the PowerVault DL Backup to Disk Appliance Console appears. NOTE: Do not connect tape devices to Disk Appliance Console Printed in the marks and names of solution documents, see the Dell PowerVault DL Backup to Disk Appliance User's Guide at support.dell.com/manuals. • For hardware issues, see the Dell PowerVault DL2xxx Hardware Owner's Manual or Dell PowerVault MD Hardware Owner's Manual at update.microsoft.com. • To reinstall or update Dell software, download the Dell PowerVault DL Backup to Disk Appliance Recovery and Update Utility from support.dell.com/support/downloads...