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... 91 Internal USB Cable 93 Removing the Internal USB Cable 93 Installing the Internal USB Cable 93 Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller 6 (iDRAC6) Enterprise Card (Optional 94 Installing an iDRAC6 Enterprise Card 94 Removing an iDRAC6 Enterprise Card 95 VFlash Media (Optional 96 NIC Hardware Key 97 Cooling Shroud 98 Removing the Cooling Shroud...
... 91 Internal USB Cable 93 Removing the Internal USB Cable 93 Installing the Internal USB Cable 93 Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller 6 (iDRAC6) Enterprise Card (Optional 94 Installing an iDRAC6 Enterprise Card 94 Removing an iDRAC6 Enterprise Card 95 VFlash Media (Optional 96 NIC Hardware Key 97 Cooling Shroud 98 Removing the Cooling Shroud...
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.... NOTE: To force an ungraceful shutdown, press and hold the power button for system information including the Express Service tag, Embedded NIC1 MAC address, and iDRAC6 Enterprise card MAC address.
.... NOTE: To force an ungraceful shutdown, press and hold the power button for system information including the Express Service tag, Embedded NIC1 MAC address, and iDRAC6 Enterprise card MAC address.
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... MAC addresses for the system. The display format can be configured in the "Set home" submenu of the Host, Model, or User String for the iDRAC6. Addresses include DNS (Primary and Secondary), Gateway, IP, and Subnet (IPv6 does not have Subnet). Displays the Asset tag or the Service tag for DRAC...
... MAC addresses for the system. The display format can be configured in the "Set home" submenu of the Host, Model, or User String for the iDRAC6. Addresses include DNS (Primary and Secondary), Gateway, IP, and Subnet (IPv6 does not have Subnet). Displays the Asset tag or the Service tag for DRAC...
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... identification button 8 system status indicator 9 system status indicator connector 10 Ethernet connectors (4) 11 USB connectors (2) 12 video connector 13 serial connector 14 iDRAC6 Enterprise port (optional) 15 VFlash media slot (optional) Description PCIe x8-link Gen 2 expansion slot (fullheight, 24.13-cm [9.5-in] length)...USB devices to the system. Provides a power on the back flash blue until one of the system Connector for the optional iDRAC6 Enterprise card 20 About Your System The ports are USB 2.0-complaint Connects a VGA display to the system Connects a serial ...
... identification button 8 system status indicator 9 system status indicator connector 10 Ethernet connectors (4) 11 USB connectors (2) 12 video connector 13 serial connector 14 iDRAC6 Enterprise port (optional) 15 VFlash media slot (optional) Description PCIe x8-link Gen 2 expansion slot (fullheight, 24.13-cm [9.5-in] length)...USB devices to the system. Provides a power on the back flash blue until one of the system Connector for the optional iDRAC6 Enterprise card 20 About Your System The ports are USB 2.0-complaint Connects a VGA display to the system Connects a serial ...
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... power to reboot. For memory configuration information, see "Troubleshooting System Memory." 38 About Your System Rebooting. Alert! iDRAC6 not responding. Node Interleaving disabled! Alert! Ensure that the memory modules are installed in a configuration that system may exceed PSU wattage.... iDRAC6 not responding. The system will run but without warning. Power required may power down without node interleaving. Continuing system...
... power to reboot. For memory configuration information, see "Troubleshooting System Memory." 38 About Your System Rebooting. Alert! iDRAC6 not responding. Node Interleaving disabled! Alert! Ensure that the memory modules are installed in a configuration that system may exceed PSU wattage.... iDRAC6 not responding. The system will run but without warning. Power required may power down without node interleaving. Continuing system...
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...the flash memory flash memory may be using the latest version on performing a field replacement of the flash memory. support.dell.com. If the problem persists, see "Getting Help." Ensure that the memory modules are installed in a valid configuration. .... DIMM mismatch across slots detected: x,x,... Invalid memory configuration. See "Processors." Reseat the memory modules. System halted! See the iDRAC6 user's guide for more information. Unsupported memory configuration. Restart the system and update the Unified Server Configurator repository to the latest ...
...the flash memory flash memory may be using the latest version on performing a field replacement of the flash memory. support.dell.com. If the problem persists, see "Getting Help." Ensure that the memory modules are installed in a valid configuration. .... DIMM mismatch across slots detected: x,x,... Invalid memory configuration. See "Processors." Reseat the memory modules. System halted! See the iDRAC6 user's guide for more information. Unsupported memory configuration. Restart the system and update the Unified Server Configurator repository to the latest ...
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...system password. NOTE: You can assign a system password. iDRAC Configuration Utility The iDRAC Configuration Utility is not locked through the dedicated iDRAC6 Enterprise card port or the embedded NICs. • Enable or disable IPMI over LAN. The following options are exceptions: If System... configuration environment that allows you to view and set parameters for the iDRAC6 and for the setup password. The iDRAC Configuration Utility enables you to : • Configure, enable, or disable the iDRAC6 local area network through the Password Status option, you for the managed...
...system password. NOTE: You can assign a system password. iDRAC Configuration Utility The iDRAC Configuration Utility is not locked through the dedicated iDRAC6 Enterprise card port or the embedded NICs. • Enable or disable IPMI over LAN. The following options are exceptions: If System... configuration environment that allows you to view and set parameters for the iDRAC6 and for the setup password. The iDRAC Configuration Utility enables you to : • Configure, enable, or disable the iDRAC6 local area network through the Password Status option, you for the managed...
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... your system and try again. 74 Using the System Setup Program and UEFI Boot Manager Entering the iDRAC Configuration Utility 1 Turn on using iDRAC6, see the documentation for iDRAC6 and systems management applications. • Enable a LAN Platform Event Trap (PET) destination. • Attach or detach the Virtual Media devices. • Change the...
... your system and try again. 74 Using the System Setup Program and UEFI Boot Manager Entering the iDRAC Configuration Utility 1 Turn on using iDRAC6, see the documentation for iDRAC6 and systems management applications. • Enable a LAN Platform Event Trap (PET) destination. • Attach or detach the Virtual Media devices. • Change the...
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...) 6 5 4 3 2 1 7 8 9 16 15 14 13 12 10 11 1 USB connector for optional internal USB key 3 hot-swappable cooling fans (4 or 5) 5 processors (1 or 2) 7 riser 2 (PCIe slots 3 and 4) 9 iDRAC6 Enterprise card (optional) 11 SAS backplane 13 RAID battery (PERC only) 15 control panel 2 Internal SD Module 4 memory modules (up to 18 total, 9 for each...
...) 6 5 4 3 2 1 7 8 9 16 15 14 13 12 10 11 1 USB connector for optional internal USB key 3 hot-swappable cooling fans (4 or 5) 5 processors (1 or 2) 7 riser 2 (PCIe slots 3 and 4) 9 iDRAC6 Enterprise card (optional) 11 SAS backplane 13 RAID battery (PERC only) 15 control panel 2 Internal SD Module 4 memory modules (up to 18 total, 9 for each...
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.... 3 Holding the information tag vertically, slide it is a slide-out label panel for system information including the Express Service tag, Embedded NIC1 MAC address, and iDRAC6 Enterprise card MAC address. Replacing the Information Tag 1 Remove the front bezel. Removing the Information Tag 1 Remove the front bezel.
.... 3 Holding the information tag vertically, slide it is a slide-out label panel for system information including the Express Service tag, Embedded NIC1 MAC address, and iDRAC6 Enterprise card MAC address. Replacing the Information Tag 1 Remove the front bezel. Removing the Information Tag 1 Remove the front bezel.
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...instructions that came with the two front plastic retention standoffs next to the iDRAC6 connector on . See "Removing an Expansion Card." 5 Install the iDRAC6 Enterprise card: a Angle the card so that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your product documentation, or as authorized in your... warranty. See Figure 6-2 for managing the server remotely. When the front of the card is fully seated. Installing an iDRAC6 Enterprise Card CAUTION: Many repairs may only...
...instructions that came with the two front plastic retention standoffs next to the iDRAC6 connector on . See "Removing an Expansion Card." 5 Install the iDRAC6 Enterprise card: a Angle the card so that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your product documentation, or as authorized in your... warranty. See Figure 6-2 for managing the server remotely. When the front of the card is fully seated. Installing an iDRAC6 Enterprise Card CAUTION: Many repairs may only...
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... iDRAC6 Enterprise Card 1 2 3 4 6 5 1 iDRAC6 Enterprise card 3 VFlash SD card 5 retention standoff posts (2) 2 VFlash media slot 4 RJ-45 Ethernet port (underneath card) 6 iDRAC6 Enterprise card connector Removing an iDRAC6 Enterprise... Card CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by the online or telephone service and support team. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as directed by a certified service technician. Installing System Components 95 Figure 3-10. Read and follow the safety instructions that is not authorized by Dell...
... iDRAC6 Enterprise Card 1 2 3 4 6 5 1 iDRAC6 Enterprise card 3 VFlash SD card 5 retention standoff posts (2) 2 VFlash media slot 4 RJ-45 Ethernet port (underneath card) 6 iDRAC6 Enterprise card connector Removing an iDRAC6 Enterprise... Card CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by the online or telephone service and support team. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as directed by a certified service technician. Installing System Components 95 Figure 3-10. Read and follow the safety instructions that is not authorized by Dell...
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... The slot is keyed to release it into the slot. b As the card releases from the standoffs, the connector under the card disengages from the iDRAC6 Enterprise card. c Slide the card away from expansion-card riser 1. See "Back Panel Features and Indicators" for the vacated RJ-45 Ethernet port in... VFlash media is a Secure Digital (SD) card that can be used with the label side facing up) into the slot. See "Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller 6 (iDRAC6) Enterprise Card (Optional)." 1 Locate the VFlash media slot on the back of the system and insert the contact-pin end of the SD ...
... The slot is keyed to release it into the slot. b As the card releases from the standoffs, the connector under the card disengages from the iDRAC6 Enterprise card. c Slide the card away from expansion-card riser 1. See "Back Panel Features and Indicators" for the vacated RJ-45 Ethernet port in... VFlash media is a Secure Digital (SD) card that can be used with the label side facing up) into the slot. See "Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller 6 (iDRAC6) Enterprise Card (Optional)." 1 Locate the VFlash media slot on the back of the system and insert the contact-pin end of the SD ...
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... system. Installing System Components 151 See "Replacing the Fan Bracket." 15 Replace the cooling shroud. See "Installing an Expansion Card." 13 If applicable, transfer the iDRAC6 Enterprise card to the storage controller card. 10 Reconnect all power and interface cables (see Figure 6-2 for the locations of the chassis until the blue...
... system. Installing System Components 151 See "Replacing the Fan Bracket." 15 Replace the cooling shroud. See "Installing an Expansion Card." 13 If applicable, transfer the iDRAC6 Enterprise card to the storage controller card. 10 Reconnect all power and interface cables (see Figure 6-2 for the locations of the chassis until the blue...
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...• USB memory key • NIC hardware key • Internal SD Module • Expansion cards and both expansion-card risers • Integrated storage controller • iDRAC6 Enterprise card 156 Troubleshooting Your System 4 Ensure that the appropriate drivers are installed and the protocols are enabled. If all set to servicing that came... may only be done by the online or telephone service and support team. Read and follow the safety instructions that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your product documentation, or as directed by a certified service technician.
...• USB memory key • NIC hardware key • Internal SD Module • Expansion cards and both expansion-card risers • Integrated storage controller • iDRAC6 Enterprise card 156 Troubleshooting Your System 4 Ensure that the appropriate drivers are installed and the protocols are enabled. If all set to servicing that came... may only be done by the online or telephone service and support team. Read and follow the safety instructions that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your product documentation, or as directed by a certified service technician.
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... in the system does not operate properly, component failure may cause invalid results or error messages. 1 As the system boots, press . 2 Select Diagnostics from the iDRAC6 Express System Services menu. When to test only your system. This test can use the system diagnostics to exit. The Diagnostics menu allows you to...
... in the system does not operate properly, component failure may cause invalid results or error messages. 1 As the system boots, press . 2 Select Diagnostics from the iDRAC6 Express System Services menu. When to test only your system. This test can use the system diagnostics to exit. The Diagnostics menu allows you to...
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System Board Jumpers Jumper Setting Description PWRD_EN Pins 2 and 4 The password feature is enabled. (default) Pins 4 and 6 The password feature is disabled and iDRAC6 local access is unlocked at (default) system boot. 178 Jumpers and Connectors NVRAM_CLR Pins 3 and 5 The configuration settings are retained at the next AC power cycle. Figure 6-1.
System Board Jumpers Jumper Setting Description PWRD_EN Pins 2 and 4 The password feature is enabled. (default) Pins 4 and 6 The password feature is disabled and iDRAC6 local access is unlocked at (default) system boot. 178 Jumpers and Connectors NVRAM_CLR Pins 3 and 5 The configuration settings are retained at the next AC power cycle. Figure 6-1.
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... B6 B9 7 FAN5 8 BP_PWR 9 CPU2 10 FAN4 11 BATTERY 12 DVD/TBU_PWR 13 FAN3 14 CPU1 15 CTRL_USB 16 FAN2 17 CTRL_PNL 18 FAN1 Description iDRAC6 Enterprise card connector SATA A connector SATA B connector memory module slot B1(white release lever) memory module slot B4 memory module slot B7 memory module slot...
... B6 B9 7 FAN5 8 BP_PWR 9 CPU2 10 FAN4 11 BATTERY 12 DVD/TBU_PWR 13 FAN3 14 CPU1 15 CTRL_USB 16 FAN2 17 CTRL_PNL 18 FAN1 Description iDRAC6 Enterprise card connector SATA A connector SATA B connector memory module slot B1(white release lever) memory module slot B4 memory module slot B7 memory module slot...
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...pins. A type of changing the circuitry in a board. Gravities. Gb - A controller that provides remote management capabilities, crashed system recovery, and power control functions for Dell PowerEdge systems. IP - A systems management hardware and software solution that ... and a monitor is about to be assigned an IRQ number. Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller. A signal that enables SCSI device communication across a network or the Internet. G - host adapter - iDRAC, iDRAC6 - Interrupt request. iSCSI - Glossary 193 g - Gram(s). Gigabyte(s); ...
...pins. A type of changing the circuitry in a board. Gravities. Gb - A controller that provides remote management capabilities, crashed system recovery, and power control functions for Dell PowerEdge systems. IP - A systems management hardware and software solution that ... and a monitor is about to be assigned an IRQ number. Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller. A signal that enables SCSI device communication across a network or the Internet. G - host adapter - iDRAC, iDRAC6 - Interrupt request. iSCSI - Glossary 193 g - Gram(s). Gigabyte(s); ...
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...removing, 82 troubleshooting, 166 heat sink, 138 hot-swap cooling fans, 100 hard drives, 80 power supplies, 86 I iDRAC Configuration Utility, 73 iDRAC6 Enterprise card installing, 94 removing, 95 indicators back panel, 19 front-panel, 12 NIC, 22 power, 12, 21 information tag removing, 78 replacing... 128 SAS backplane board, 147 SD card, 90 storage controller, 112 tape backup unit, 107 VFlash SD card, 96 Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller See iDRAC6 Enterprise card. internal SD flash card installing, 90 internal SD module installing, 88 removing, 90 internal USB cable installing, 93 ...
...removing, 82 troubleshooting, 166 heat sink, 138 hot-swap cooling fans, 100 hard drives, 80 power supplies, 86 I iDRAC Configuration Utility, 73 iDRAC6 Enterprise card installing, 94 removing, 95 indicators back panel, 19 front-panel, 12 NIC, 22 power, 12, 21 information tag removing, 78 replacing... 128 SAS backplane board, 147 SD card, 90 storage controller, 112 tape backup unit, 107 VFlash SD card, 96 Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller See iDRAC6 Enterprise card. internal SD flash card installing, 90 internal SD module installing, 88 removing, 90 internal USB cable installing, 93 ...