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... Removing the Diskette Drive 72 Installing the Diskette Drive Into the Drive Carrier 74 Installing the Diskette Drive 74 System Battery 75 Replacing the System Battery 75 Cooling Shroud 77 Removing the Cooling Shroud 77 Installing the Cooling Shroud 79 Fan Brackets 79 Removing the Center Fan Bracket 79 Replacing the Center Fan Bracket 79 Removing...
... Removing the Diskette Drive 72 Installing the Diskette Drive Into the Drive Carrier 74 Installing the Diskette Drive 74 System Battery 75 Replacing the System Battery 75 Cooling Shroud 77 Removing the Cooling Shroud 77 Installing the Cooling Shroud 79 Fan Brackets 79 Removing the Center Fan Bracket 79 Replacing the Center Fan Bracket 79 Removing...
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.... Ensure that the Remote Access Controller is used. If the problem drive. Replace the diskette. Ensure that all pairs of memory modules are incompatible with each other. Replace the diskette. Dell recommends purchasing memory upgrade kits directly from or improperly inserted in diskette drive. Diskette subsystem reset failed Faulty or improperly installed diskette. See "Memory...
.... Ensure that the Remote Access Controller is used. If the problem drive. Replace the diskette. Ensure that all pairs of memory modules are incompatible with each other. Replace the diskette. Dell recommends purchasing memory upgrade kits directly from or improperly inserted in diskette drive. Diskette subsystem reset failed Faulty or improperly installed diskette. See "Memory...
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...sector on page 117. SATA port n hard disk drive SATA cables are properly connected. Ensure that checksum failure is defective. ROM bad checksum = address Expansion card improperly installed or Reseat the expansion cards. Replace the diskette. page 115. Sector not found Seek... error Seek operation failed Faulty diskette or hard drive. See "Troubleshooting System Memory" on page 117. If the problem persists, see...
...sector on page 117. SATA port n hard disk drive SATA cables are properly connected. Ensure that checksum failure is defective. ROM bad checksum = address Expansion card improperly installed or Reseat the expansion cards. Replace the diskette. page 115. Sector not found Seek... error Seek operation failed Faulty diskette or hard drive. See "Troubleshooting System Memory" on page 117. If the problem persists, see...
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...determine if single-bit or multi-bit errors were detected and replace the faulty memory module. DIMM y Ensure that only Dell-qualified memory is used . Dell recommends purchasing memory upgrade kits directly from www.dell.com or your Dell sales agent to ensure compatibility. "Using the System Setup ... The key was pressed during POST, but no utility partition exists on page 131. See "Getting Help" on the boot hard drive. System Messages (continued) Message Causes Corrective Actions The amount of -day clock stopped Faulty battery or faulty chip. The following DIMM...
...determine if single-bit or multi-bit errors were detected and replace the faulty memory module. DIMM y Ensure that only Dell-qualified memory is used . Dell recommends purchasing memory upgrade kits directly from www.dell.com or your Dell sales agent to ensure compatibility. "Using the System Setup ... The key was pressed during POST, but no utility partition exists on page 131. See "Getting Help" on the boot hard drive. System Messages (continued) Message Causes Corrective Actions The amount of -day clock stopped Faulty battery or faulty chip. The following DIMM...
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... the system board • PWR CTRL connector on the system board • Hard drives • Diskette drive • Optical drive • Tape backup unit • Cable retention clips on page 48. 7 Connect the power cable to easily identify and replace the proper fan. 52 Installing System Components 3 Connect the power cables to the following...
... the system board • PWR CTRL connector on the system board • Hard drives • Diskette drive • Optical drive • Tape backup unit • Cable retention clips on page 48. 7 Connect the power cable to easily identify and replace the proper fan. 52 Installing System Components 3 Connect the power cables to the following...
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... Bracket" on page 53. 66 Installing System Components See "Removing and Installing a Fan" on page 79. 6 Replace the expansion-bay and processor fans (FAN1, FAN2, and FAN3). Six-hard-drive Configuration (SAS RAID Controller Daughter Card) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 hard drive activity system board connector (HD_ACT_CARD) 2 SAS RAID controller daughter 3 SASx connector (2) card battery connector 4 hard...
... Bracket" on page 53. 66 Installing System Components See "Removing and Installing a Fan" on page 79. 6 Replace the expansion-bay and processor fans (FAN1, FAN2, and FAN3). Six-hard-drive Configuration (SAS RAID Controller Daughter Card) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 hard drive activity system board connector (HD_ACT_CARD) 2 SAS RAID controller daughter 3 SASx connector (2) card battery connector 4 hard...
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... the Bezel" on page 68. 12 Replace the center fan bracket. If you are not replacing the tape backup unit, insert the filler plate over the empty drive slot. Removing an Internal SCSI Tape Backup Unit CAUTION: Only trained service technicians are replacing the tape backup unit, see "Installing an...15. 6 Remove the fans from the electrical outlet. 2 Remove the front bezel, if attached. See "Installing the Bezel" on page 48. 16 Replace the bezel, if removed. See "Removing and Installing a Fan" on page 53. 14 If applicable, reconnect the cables to the right and eject the...
... the Bezel" on page 68. 12 Replace the center fan bracket. If you are not replacing the tape backup unit, insert the filler plate over the empty drive slot. Removing an Internal SCSI Tape Backup Unit CAUTION: Only trained service technicians are replacing the tape backup unit, see "Installing an...15. 6 Remove the fans from the electrical outlet. 2 Remove the front bezel, if attached. See "Installing the Bezel" on page 48. 16 Replace the bezel, if removed. See "Removing and Installing a Fan" on page 53. 14 If applicable, reconnect the cables to the right and eject the...
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... devices use IDs 0 to 7; NOTE: There is the last device in a chain of the way into the bay until the spring latch engages. 17 Replace the fans into the drive slot on the peripheral bay, with the mounting screws entering the bay slide slots. 12 Connect the SCSI interface cable in the... into the center fan bracket. See "Removing and Installing a Fan" on page 93. 5 Remove the fans from the center fan bracket. See Figure 3-15. 13 Replace the center fan bracket. See "Installing the Bezel" on page 47. 21 Reconnect the system and peripherals to the SAS RAID controller daughter card or...
... devices use IDs 0 to 7; NOTE: There is the last device in a chain of the way into the bay until the spring latch engages. 17 Replace the fans into the drive slot on the peripheral bay, with the mounting screws entering the bay slide slots. 12 Connect the SCSI interface cable in the... into the center fan bracket. See "Removing and Installing a Fan" on page 93. 5 Remove the fans from the center fan bracket. See Figure 3-15. 13 Replace the center fan bracket. See "Installing the Bezel" on page 47. 21 Reconnect the system and peripherals to the SAS RAID controller daughter card or...
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... front bezel, if removed. See Figure 3-15. 6 Remove the fans from the bay. 11 Replace the optical drive or insert the filler plate over the empty drive slot. 12 Replace the center fan bracket. See your Product Information Guide for complete information about safety precautions, working inside the system. 22 Finish configuring the SCSI...
... front bezel, if removed. See Figure 3-15. 6 Remove the fans from the bay. 11 Replace the optical drive or insert the filler plate over the empty drive slot. 12 Replace the center fan bracket. See your Product Information Guide for complete information about safety precautions, working inside the system. 22 Finish configuring the SCSI...
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...to the connector on the rear of the optical drive. 11 Attach power cable P5 from the drive slot on the rear of the optical drive. 12 Push the optical drive the rest of the way into the bay until the spring latch engages. 13 Replace the center fan bracket. See Figure 3-15. ..."Closing the System" on page 79. 14 Replace the fans into the center fan bracket. Installing an Optical Drive CAUTION: Only trained service technicians are not attached to the drive, install them now. 9 Insert the new optical drive three-quarters of the way into the drive slot on page 47. 19 Reconnect the system...
...to the connector on the rear of the optical drive. 11 Attach power cable P5 from the drive slot on the rear of the optical drive. 12 Push the optical drive the rest of the way into the bay until the spring latch engages. 13 Replace the center fan bracket. See Figure 3-15. ..."Closing the System" on page 79. 14 Replace the fans into the center fan bracket. Installing an Optical Drive CAUTION: Only trained service technicians are not attached to the drive, install them now. 9 Insert the new optical drive three-quarters of the way into the drive slot on page 47. 19 Reconnect the system...
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...the System" on page 58. See your removed in the expansion bay to the power connector on the rear of the diskette drive. 9 If applicable, replace the components your Product Information Guide for the location of the system battery and then, starting with PCI slot 6, remove as many...: Only trained service technicians are authorized to create enough room in step 4: a Replace the center fan bracket. See "Replacing the Center Fan Bracket" on the System Setup screens. 5 To remove the diskette drive filler plate, pull the retention spring slightly away from the filler plate, then lift...
...the System" on page 58. See your removed in the expansion bay to the power connector on the rear of the diskette drive. 9 If applicable, replace the components your Product Information Guide for the location of the system battery and then, starting with PCI slot 6, remove as many...: Only trained service technicians are authorized to create enough room in step 4: a Replace the center fan bracket. See "Replacing the Center Fan Bracket" on the System Setup screens. 5 To remove the diskette drive filler plate, pull the retention spring slightly away from the filler plate, then lift...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF)
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... the battery is aligned and fully seated into the battery bay, ensuring that came with your hard drives in level 0, 1, 5, or 10 RAID configurations. See Figure 3-25. 3 Insert the new battery into the slots. Replacing the SAS RAID Controller Daughter Card Battery 1 Disconnect the battery cable from the expansion-bay bracket by... (INT STORAGE) for an optional SAS RAID controller daughter card. The optional SAS RAID controller daughter card supports up to six SAS or SATA hard drives and enables you to the SAS RAID controller daughter card.
... the battery is aligned and fully seated into the battery bay, ensuring that came with your hard drives in level 0, 1, 5, or 10 RAID configurations. See Figure 3-25. 3 Insert the new battery into the slots. Replacing the SAS RAID Controller Daughter Card Battery 1 Disconnect the battery cable from the expansion-bay bracket by... (INT STORAGE) for an optional SAS RAID controller daughter card. The optional SAS RAID controller daughter card supports up to six SAS or SATA hard drives and enables you to the SAS RAID controller daughter card.
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF)
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See Figure 3-26. 2 Remove the hard drive LED activity cable from the controller card by releasing the tab on the cable connector on the system board. Installing System Components 93 Replacing a SAS RAID Controller Daughter Card Battery 8 9 1 7 2 6 5 4 3 1 connector release tab 2... routing hole for RAID battery 3 RAID battery cable cable 4 expansion-bay bracket 5 battery bay 6 RAID battery 7 SAS RAID controller daughter 8 hard drive LED activity cable 9 hard drive ...
See Figure 3-26. 2 Remove the hard drive LED activity cable from the controller card by releasing the tab on the cable connector on the system board. Installing System Components 93 Replacing a SAS RAID Controller Daughter Card Battery 8 9 1 7 2 6 5 4 3 1 connector release tab 2... routing hole for RAID battery 3 RAID battery cable cable 4 expansion-bay bracket 5 battery bay 6 RAID battery 7 SAS RAID controller daughter 8 hard drive LED activity cable 9 hard drive ...
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... SAS RAID controller daughter card battery, see "Replacing the SAS RAID Controller Daughter Card Battery" on page 92. Installing and Removing the SAS RAID Controller Daughter Card 8 7 1 6 2 5 4 3 1 SAS RAID controller daughter 2 card 4 hard drive LED activity 5 indicator system board connector (HD_ACT_CARD) 7 hard drive LED activity 8 indicator cable connector RAID battery cable (SAS RAID...
... SAS RAID controller daughter card battery, see "Replacing the SAS RAID Controller Daughter Card Battery" on page 92. Installing and Removing the SAS RAID Controller Daughter Card 8 7 1 6 2 5 4 3 1 SAS RAID controller daughter 2 card 4 hard drive LED activity 5 indicator system board connector (HD_ACT_CARD) 7 hard drive LED activity 8 indicator cable connector RAID battery cable (SAS RAID...
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...Assembly (Service-Only Procedure) Removing the Control Panel Assembly CAUTION: Only trained service technicians are authorized to replace the SAS RAID controller daughter card battery, see "Replacing the SAS RAID Controller Daughter Card Battery" on page 46. 2 Turn off the system and attached ...peripherals, and disconnect the system from drive 0. Configuring the Boot Drive By default, the system boots from the electrical outlet and ...
...Assembly (Service-Only Procedure) Removing the Control Panel Assembly CAUTION: Only trained service technicians are authorized to replace the SAS RAID controller daughter card battery, see "Replacing the SAS RAID Controller Daughter Card Battery" on page 46. 2 Turn off the system and attached ...peripherals, and disconnect the system from drive 0. Configuring the Boot Drive By default, the system boots from the electrical outlet and ...
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..., working inside the system. • Missing or corrupted tape-backup software or tape drive device driver • Defective SCSI controller Action 1 Remove the tape cartridge you were using when the problem occurred, and replace it with a tape cartridge that you cannot resolve the problem, see "Getting Help"... on page 131 for information on page 121. 7 Open or remove the bezel. See "Closing the System" on page 48. 12 Reconnect the system to connect the drive. See "Using ...
..., working inside the system. • Missing or corrupted tape-backup software or tape drive device driver • Defective SCSI controller Action 1 Remove the tape cartridge you were using when the problem occurred, and replace it with a tape cartridge that you cannot resolve the problem, see "Getting Help"... on page 131 for information on page 121. 7 Open or remove the bezel. See "Closing the System" on page 48. 12 Reconnect the system to connect the drive. See "Using ...
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... Card" on page 92. See Figure 3-13 (SAS controller card) or Figure 3-14 (SAS RAID controller daughter card). 13 Close the system. See "Replacing the SAS RAID Controller Daughter Card Battery" on page 57. Problem • Error message indicates a problem with an expansion card. • Expansion card performs... card, ensure that the following RAID components are properly installed and connected: • Memory module • Battery 10 Verify that the hard drive LED activity indicator cable is firmly seated in their connectors. 12 Verify that the cable connections between the hard...
... Card" on page 92. See Figure 3-13 (SAS controller card) or Figure 3-14 (SAS RAID controller daughter card). 13 Close the system. See "Replacing the SAS RAID Controller Daughter Card Battery" on page 57. Problem • Error message indicates a problem with an expansion card. • Expansion card performs... card, ensure that the following RAID components are properly installed and connected: • Memory module • Battery 10 Verify that the hard drive LED activity indicator cable is firmly seated in their connectors. 12 Verify that the cable connections between the hard...
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... 54 fans, 52 installing and removing, 53 numbered, 53 features back-panel, 14 front-panel, 11 G guidelines for memory installation, 82 H hard drive troubleshooting, 115 hard drives, 59 installing, 61 removing, 59 hot-plug fans, 53 power supplies, 50 I indicators back-panel, 14 front-panel, 11 LCD, 16 NIC..., 85 socket arrangement, 81 sparing, 82 troubleshooting, 110 messages alert, 31 error, 33 status LCD, 16 system, 23 warning, 30 microprocessor replacing, 88 troubleshooting, 118 mirroring memory, 83 mouse troubleshooting, 104 N NICs indicators, 15 troubleshooting, 106 NMI button, 12 164 Index
... 54 fans, 52 installing and removing, 53 numbered, 53 features back-panel, 14 front-panel, 11 G guidelines for memory installation, 82 H hard drive troubleshooting, 115 hard drives, 59 installing, 61 removing, 59 hot-plug fans, 53 power supplies, 50 I indicators back-panel, 14 front-panel, 11 LCD, 16 NIC..., 85 socket arrangement, 81 sparing, 82 troubleshooting, 110 messages alert, 31 error, 33 status LCD, 16 system, 23 warning, 30 microprocessor replacing, 88 troubleshooting, 118 mirroring memory, 83 mouse troubleshooting, 104 N NICs indicators, 15 troubleshooting, 106 NMI button, 12 164 Index
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... card battery replacement, 92 troubleshooting, 116 securing your system, 42 serial I/O device troubleshooting, 105 setup password assigning, 43 changing, 44 using, 43 spare bank, 82 startup accessing system features, 10 status messages LCD, 16 systems management, 23 support contacting Dell, 136 system...setup, 43 system, 41 PCIe/PCI-X expansion slots, 56 peripheral bay optical drive, 70 tape backup unit, 68 POST accessing system features, 10 power supply installing, 51 removing, 50 troubleshooting, 108 processor replacing, 88 R RAC card installing, 85 RAID controller. See SAS RAID controller...
... card battery replacement, 92 troubleshooting, 116 securing your system, 42 serial I/O device troubleshooting, 105 setup password assigning, 43 changing, 44 using, 43 spare bank, 82 startup accessing system features, 10 status messages LCD, 16 systems management, 23 support contacting Dell, 136 system...setup, 43 system, 41 PCIe/PCI-X expansion slots, 56 peripheral bay optical drive, 70 tape backup unit, 68 POST accessing system features, 10 power supply installing, 51 removing, 50 troubleshooting, 108 processor replacing, 88 R RAC card installing, 85 RAID controller. See SAS RAID controller...
Installing a SATA Optical Drive
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... attached to the tray. Installing a SATA Optical Drive 5 See Figure 1-2. Release the rails to attach the drive to the old drive. Replacing the Optical Drive in a PowerEdge 2950 or 2970 System 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 1 optical drive 3 interposer 5 SATA power cable 7 optical drive carrier 2 interposer release latch 4 SATA cable 6 carrier latch Replacing a PowerEdge 1950 Optical Drive NOTE: The replacement drive tray provided in the installation kit must...
... attached to the tray. Installing a SATA Optical Drive 5 See Figure 1-2. Release the rails to attach the drive to the old drive. Replacing the Optical Drive in a PowerEdge 2950 or 2970 System 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 1 optical drive 3 interposer 5 SATA power cable 7 optical drive carrier 2 interposer release latch 4 SATA cable 6 carrier latch Replacing a PowerEdge 1950 Optical Drive NOTE: The replacement drive tray provided in the installation kit must...