Information and Firmware Update
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... • Logging out of a network switch module HTTP session • Integrated mirroring issues • Online diagnostics SCSI controller test issue when using a Linux console • SCSI device errors during system boot • Using a Dell-branded, two-button Logitech mouse Updating the System BIOS From Diskettes Each server module has a USB port on the center handles of the server modules. The USB port will not operate properly with any other USB device. 1 From a remote system, connect to the Dell Support website at support.dell.com, select the BIOS version that...
... • Logging out of a network switch module HTTP session • Integrated mirroring issues • Online diagnostics SCSI controller test issue when using a Linux console • SCSI device errors during system boot • Using a Dell-branded, two-button Logitech mouse Updating the System BIOS From Diskettes Each server module has a USB port on the center handles of the server modules. The USB port will not operate properly with any other USB device. 1 From a remote system, connect to the Dell Support website at support.dell.com, select the BIOS version that...
Information and Firmware Update
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NOTE: The IP address of the TFTP server can also update the system management module firmware using the Web interface or the Racadm utility. Updating the System Management Module Firmware You can be logged into the system with administrator privileges to update your system BIOS. 1 From the Dell Support website at support.dell.com, select the BIOS version that you are updating to and follow the instructions for downloading the BIOS file to your server module. 2 Start a Dell OpenManage session. 3 From...
NOTE: The IP address of the TFTP server can also update the system management module firmware using the Web interface or the Racadm utility. Updating the System Management Module Firmware You can be logged into the system with administrator privileges to update your system BIOS. 1 From the Dell Support website at support.dell.com, select the BIOS version that you are updating to and follow the instructions for downloading the BIOS file to your server module. 2 Start a Dell OpenManage session. 3 From...
Information and Firmware Update
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..., enter a name for the remote system. You can be updated using Hilgraeve's HyperTerminal Private Edition 6.1 or later. However, only the runtime component can verify the component version on your switch module by connecting the RJ-11-to-serial cable that software. 1 On your system to the RJ-11 connector on the network switch module. If you are using the uplink ports connected to 8. b Set Data bits to the remote system (TFTP server).
..., enter a name for the remote system. You can be updated using Hilgraeve's HyperTerminal Private Edition 6.1 or later. However, only the runtime component can verify the component version on your switch module by connecting the RJ-11-to-serial cable that software. 1 On your system to the RJ-11 connector on the network switch module. If you are using the uplink ports connected to 8. b Set Data bits to the remote system (TFTP server).
Information and Firmware Update
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...-serial cable connected to the network switch module, reset the switch module by unplugging the switch module and then reinserting it. 2 During POST, press to the remote system (TFTP server). NOTE: If you wait too long and your network switch module documentation for image update. 4 Change the remote system's baud rate to 115200 (see "Setting Up the Remote System Serial Connection Baud Rate"). 11 To update other components, press any other components, remove the network switch module and move the jumper...
...-serial cable connected to the network switch module, reset the switch module by unplugging the switch module and then reinserting it. 2 During POST, press to the remote system (TFTP server). NOTE: If you wait too long and your network switch module documentation for image update. 4 Change the remote system's baud rate to 115200 (see "Setting Up the Remote System Serial Connection Baud Rate"). 11 To update other components, press any other components, remove the network switch module and move the jumper...
Information and Firmware Update
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... system's power supplies are turned off, do not remove the USB device until the server module has completed the boot process. www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTICE: If you are using the serial interface or the Racadm utility, the next time the Web console updates the Properties - Chassis Summary window, the login date and time fields display incorrect data. 1-14 Information and Firmware Update Using the System Diagnostics • When running the video diagnostics test from a remote terminal, the remote keyboard...
... system's power supplies are turned off, do not remove the USB device until the server module has completed the boot process. www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTICE: If you are using the serial interface or the Racadm utility, the next time the Web console updates the Properties - Chassis Summary window, the login date and time fields display incorrect data. 1-14 Information and Firmware Update Using the System Diagnostics • When running the video diagnostics test from a remote terminal, the remote keyboard...
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During POST, the following steps: 1 Remove the faulty hard drive. 2 Install the server module in the system. 6 Turn on the server module. Replacing Hard Drives in the boot sequence. 7 Save the changes and exit the System Setup program. 8 Reboot the server module to run the online diagnostics SCSI controller test from a Linux console, the LSI driver for information only and does not indicate an error. Online Diagnostics SCSI Controller Test Issue When Using a Linux Console When you replace a hard drive in a mirrored configuration and the new hard drive does not automatically ...
During POST, the following steps: 1 Remove the faulty hard drive. 2 Install the server module in the system. 6 Turn on the server module. Replacing Hard Drives in the boot sequence. 7 Save the changes and exit the System Setup program. 8 Reboot the server module to run the online diagnostics SCSI controller test from a Linux console, the LSI driver for information only and does not indicate an error. Online Diagnostics SCSI Controller Test Issue When Using a Linux Console When you replace a hard drive in a mirrored configuration and the new hard drive does not automatically ...
System Configuration Guide
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..., and technical specifications. • The Dell OpenManage Remote Install User's Guide describes imaging a server module configuration to another server module. • The Dell PowerEdge Expandable RAID Controller 4/im Integrated Mirroring Guide describes using the integrated mirroring features. 1-2 System Configuration Guide Back-Panel Features network switch module 1 network switch module 2 system management module power supplies (2) fans (4) Other Documents You May Need The System Information Guide provides important safety and regulatory information. www.dell.com | support.dell.com...
..., and technical specifications. • The Dell OpenManage Remote Install User's Guide describes imaging a server module configuration to another server module. • The Dell PowerEdge Expandable RAID Controller 4/im Integrated Mirroring Guide describes using the integrated mirroring features. 1-2 System Configuration Guide Back-Panel Features network switch module 1 network switch module 2 system management module power supplies (2) fans (4) Other Documents You May Need The System Information Guide provides important safety and regulatory information. www.dell.com | support.dell.com...
System Configuration Guide
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... settings for the remote access features. • The online Dell PowerEdge Integrated Switch User's Guide describes the features and how to use the network switch modules. • The Dell OpenManage Server Assistant User's Guide provides detailed information on the systems management software applications, as well as information on alternative upgrade paths. • Systems management software documentation describes the features, requirements, installation, and basic operation of the software. • Operating system documentation describes how to install (if necessary), configure, and use...
... settings for the remote access features. • The online Dell PowerEdge Integrated Switch User's Guide describes the features and how to use the network switch modules. • The Dell OpenManage Server Assistant User's Guide provides detailed information on the systems management software applications, as well as information on alternative upgrade paths. • Systems management software documentation describes the features, requirements, installation, and basic operation of the software. • Operating system documentation describes how to install (if necessary), configure, and use...
System Configuration Guide
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... module, a client system, and a serial null modem cable. Use the Dell OpenManage Systems Management CD to configure drivers. The system management module serial port provides a command-line interface to configure features on the system management and network switch modules. See the operating system documentation for detailed information on your network, the server will permit configuration by using the serial port on the same subnet. 1-4 System Configuration Guide Initial configuration allows you have a DHCP server on the system management module, which includes the remote access...
... module, a client system, and a serial null modem cable. Use the Dell OpenManage Systems Management CD to configure drivers. The system management module serial port provides a command-line interface to configure features on the system management and network switch modules. See the operating system documentation for detailed information on your network, the server will permit configuration by using the serial port on the same subnet. 1-4 System Configuration Guide Initial configuration allows you have a DHCP server on the system management module, which includes the remote access...
System Configuration Guide
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... management module. 1-6 System Configuration Guide www.dell.com | support.dell.com 2 Click the Start button, point to Programs→ Accessories→ Communications, and then click HyperTerminal. 3 Enter a name for the new connection, select an icon, and then click OK. 4 From the Connect to 26 and leave the number of rows from Auto detect to the remote access features on the server module. 11 Click Terminal Setup. A setting for the number...
... management module. 1-6 System Configuration Guide www.dell.com | support.dell.com 2 Click the Start button, point to Programs→ Accessories→ Communications, and then click HyperTerminal. 3 Enter a name for the new connection, select an icon, and then click OK. 4 From the Connect to 26 and leave the number of rows from Auto detect to the remote access features on the server module. 11 Click Terminal Setup. A setting for the number...
System Configuration Guide
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... a firmware update, RAC reset, or lose AC power to manage or monitor the server modules. For more information, see the documentation CD that you may use the module to the system. 20 To configure the controller time, type racadm setractime - [-o ] where utctime is the Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) in minutes. Using the Network Switch Module The network switch module is shipped with your switch (for example, port management or VLANs), see the Dell Embedded Remote Access/MC User's Guide...
... a firmware update, RAC reset, or lose AC power to manage or monitor the server modules. For more information, see the documentation CD that you may use the module to the system. 20 To configure the controller time, type racadm setractime - [-o ] where utctime is the Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) in minutes. Using the Network Switch Module The network switch module is shipped with your switch (for example, port management or VLANs), see the Dell Embedded Remote Access/MC User's Guide...
System Configuration Guide
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... the network switch module console, type: Username-admin Password-admin You are logged into the remote access portion of the system management module, select one of the 10/100/1000 BASE-T uplink ports. A DB9-to a data or telephone network. NOTE: Do not connect the RJ11 configuration port to -RJ11 cable is DHCP client-enabled. 4 To obtain the IP address of the network switch module, type #sh ip interface. 1-8 System Configuration Guide By default, the switch is provided with the network switch. Network Switch Module link...
... the network switch module console, type: Username-admin Password-admin You are logged into the remote access portion of the system management module, select one of the 10/100/1000 BASE-T uplink ports. A DB9-to a data or telephone network. NOTE: Do not connect the RJ11 configuration port to -RJ11 cable is DHCP client-enabled. 4 To obtain the IP address of the network switch module, type #sh ip interface. 1-8 System Configuration Guide By default, the switch is provided with the network switch. Network Switch Module link...
System Configuration Guide
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...; Use the crossover cable to connect the uplink port on the network switch module to a MDI port of a link partner (for example, the normal port of a networked switch). Integrated Switch Modules Connected to maximize performance and availability of the server modules' LOM1s share the network switch module. If only one network switch module is in forced speed and duplex mode. Figure 1-5 and Figure 1-6 show two configurations of the PowerEdge 1655MC system integrated into your network, Dell recommends basic configurations such as link...
...; Use the crossover cable to connect the uplink port on the network switch module to a MDI port of a link partner (for example, the normal port of a networked switch). Integrated Switch Modules Connected to maximize performance and availability of the server modules' LOM1s share the network switch module. If only one network switch module is in forced speed and duplex mode. Figure 1-5 and Figure 1-6 show two configurations of the PowerEdge 1655MC system integrated into your network, Dell recommends basic configurations such as link...
System Configuration Guide
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... use the Broadcom drivers to configure an SLB team, the software only performs failover on the local link (the LOM on the Dell OpenManage Server Assistant CD. SLB is configured through the Broadcom Advanced Server Program, which is the only LOM teaming method supported on the network switch module. The SLB software cannot detect remote link failover at the uplink ports of the switch console. 7 Type ~. System Configuration Guide 1-13 However, hot-adding of a network switch module...
... use the Broadcom drivers to configure an SLB team, the software only performs failover on the local link (the LOM on the Dell OpenManage Server Assistant CD. SLB is configured through the Broadcom Advanced Server Program, which is the only LOM teaming method supported on the network switch module. The SLB software cannot detect remote link failover at the uplink ports of the switch console. 7 Type ~. System Configuration Guide 1-13 However, hot-adding of a network switch module...
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... slot order. No mouse or keyboard input is accepted until the list update is automatically updated. To access the Names dialog box: 1 Press . Click Names when initially setting up a custom scan pattern for accessing the modules. The Setup dialog box appears. Setup Features to manage server modules. Sets the security for server modules. To access the Setup menu: 1 Press to identify servers by name. Changes the display, timing color, or location of the status...
... slot order. No mouse or keyboard input is accepted until the list update is automatically updated. To access the Names dialog box: 1 Press . Click Names when initially setting up a custom scan pattern for accessing the modules. The Setup dialog box appears. Setup Features to manage server modules. Sets the security for server modules. To access the Setup menu: 1 Press to identify servers by name. Changes the display, timing color, or location of the status...
System Configuration Guide
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... monitor is not ENERGY STAR® compliant. The Menu dialog box appears. 3 Type in your password, if required. 4 Select Enable Screen Saver. 5 Type the number of password protection and the screen saver. M to start LSI Logic Configuration Utility... 1 Press . 2 Press to launch OSCAR. Configuring Drive Mirroring With PERC 4/im Integrated RAID Use the following steps: 1 Press to display the Adapter Properties Menu for the highlighted adapter. 1-22 System Configuration Guide www.dell.com | support.dell...
... monitor is not ENERGY STAR® compliant. The Menu dialog box appears. 3 Type in your password, if required. 4 Select Enable Screen Saver. 5 Type the number of password protection and the screen saver. M to start LSI Logic Configuration Utility... 1 Press . 2 Press to launch OSCAR. Configuring Drive Mirroring With PERC 4/im Integrated RAID Use the following steps: 1 Press to display the Adapter Properties Menu for the highlighted adapter. 1-22 System Configuration Guide www.dell.com | support.dell...
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...'s configuration, which can use Remote Install software to enable integrated mirroring. The server module reboots and shows mirrored status after POST. All other servers or to capture an image for deployment removes the unique configuration of that is set to secondary will be installed to capture, predeploy, deploy, and configure systems. • Capture - NOTE: Two drives must be lost. 9 Press to exit the Adapter Properties Menu. 10 Select Save changes and...
...'s configuration, which can use Remote Install software to enable integrated mirroring. The server module reboots and shows mirrored status after POST. All other servers or to capture an image for deployment removes the unique configuration of that is set to secondary will be installed to capture, predeploy, deploy, and configure systems. • Capture - NOTE: Two drives must be lost. 9 Press to exit the Adapter Properties Menu. 10 Select Save changes and...
Replacing the Server Module Board
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... Mirroring Mode 1-3 Manually Deconfiguring Mirrored Mode 1-4 Replacing the Server Module Board 1-6 Removing the Server Module 1-6 Opening the Server Module 1-7 Removing Memory Modules 1-8 Removing a Processor 1-10 Removing the Server Module Board 1-11 Installing the Server Module Board 1-12 Installing the Processor 1-12 Connecting the Hard-Drive Module to the Server Module Board 1-13 Installing Memory Modules 1-14 Closing the Server Module 1-14 Installing a Server Module 1-15 Verifying the System Setup Options 1-15 Running the PERC 4/im DOS Utility 1-16 Manually Configuring the...
... Mirroring Mode 1-3 Manually Deconfiguring Mirrored Mode 1-4 Replacing the Server Module Board 1-6 Removing the Server Module 1-6 Opening the Server Module 1-7 Removing Memory Modules 1-8 Removing a Processor 1-10 Removing the Server Module Board 1-11 Installing the Server Module Board 1-12 Installing the Processor 1-12 Connecting the Hard-Drive Module to the Server Module Board 1-13 Installing Memory Modules 1-14 Closing the Server Module 1-14 Installing a Server Module 1-15 Verifying the System Setup Options 1-15 Running the PERC 4/im DOS Utility 1-16 Manually Configuring the...
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... 16 16 CAPACITY 18203 MB Table 1-1 lists the possible messages displayed for mirrored mode and the actions required. The following is an example of the display if two drives are using console redirection, you are installed in your Installation and Troubleshooting Guide. Manually Deconfiguring Mirrored Mode 1 Press to the operating system. Table 1-1. NOTICE: If this message is faulty. Logical drive degraded A hard drive is displayed, press immediately before the server module boots to reboot the server module.
... 16 16 CAPACITY 18203 MB Table 1-1 lists the possible messages displayed for mirrored mode and the actions required. The following is an example of the display if two drives are using console redirection, you are installed in your Installation and Troubleshooting Guide. Manually Deconfiguring Mirrored Mode 1 Press to the operating system. Table 1-1. NOTICE: If this message is faulty. Logical drive degraded A hard drive is displayed, press immediately before the server module boots to reboot the server module.
Server Module Board Replacement (Restoring Integrated Mirroring)
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... document provides instructions for replacing the server module board on all server modules that have mirrored SCSI hard drives. The utility should be connected to ensure that the SCSI hard drives function properly. After you replace the server module board, you must reconfigure the mirror and reinstall the operating system. 4 With the USB diskette drive disconnected from the system. The utility should be able to add another hard drive and configure a mirror at a later time unless you turn on...
... document provides instructions for replacing the server module board on all server modules that have mirrored SCSI hard drives. The utility should be connected to ensure that the SCSI hard drives function properly. After you replace the server module board, you must reconfigure the mirror and reinstall the operating system. 4 With the USB diskette drive disconnected from the system. The utility should be able to add another hard drive and configure a mirror at a later time unless you turn on...
