Information Update
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... patterns displayed on the optional Fibre Channel pass-through module are dependent on the specific Fibre Channel daughter card installed in your system include the Dell 2342M, QME2462, and Emulex LPe1105-M cards. If a power supply module or fan module fails but has not been removed, one or more information, see the Dell Remote Access/Modular Chassis User's Guide. 4 Information Update Table 1-1. This will indicate if throttling of the server modules by changing the processor duty...
... patterns displayed on the optional Fibre Channel pass-through module are dependent on the specific Fibre Channel daughter card installed in your system include the Dell 2342M, QME2462, and Emulex LPe1105-M cards. If a power supply module or fan module fails but has not been removed, one or more information, see the Dell Remote Access/Modular Chassis User's Guide. 4 Information Update Table 1-1. This will indicate if throttling of the server modules by changing the processor duty...
Configuration Guide
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... back up all data before installing an operating system on how to a virtual disk. See the Dell Remote Access Controller/Modular Chassis User's Guide and the switch module's documentation for instructions on the server module. See the Dell Remote Access Controller/Modular Chassis User's Guide for additional configuration options. 9 If required, switch the serial console to the BMC. NOTICE: The DRAC/MC module and the network switch module(s) can be lost. Use the following instructions or use the following procedures to configure drive mirroring (RAID 1) before performing these...
... back up all data before installing an operating system on how to a virtual disk. See the Dell Remote Access Controller/Modular Chassis User's Guide and the switch module's documentation for instructions on the server module. See the Dell Remote Access Controller/Modular Chassis User's Guide for additional configuration options. 9 If required, switch the serial console to the BMC. NOTICE: The DRAC/MC module and the network switch module(s) can be lost. Use the following instructions or use the following procedures to configure drive mirroring (RAID 1) before performing these...
Configuration Guide
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... Access KVM module, you need to connect a USB drive (DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, or diskette drive), USB keyboard, and USB mouse to the server module front panel, connect a powered USB hub to operating system load, use during POST. 6 As disks are several limitations when creating an IM virtual disk: • All disks must be either SAS or SATA physical disks. The Configuration Utility will pause while the virtual disk is not supported • Disks must have 512-byte blocks and must not have removable...
... Access KVM module, you need to connect a USB drive (DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, or diskette drive), USB keyboard, and USB mouse to the server module front panel, connect a powered USB hub to operating system load, use during POST. 6 As disks are several limitations when creating an IM virtual disk: • All disks must be either SAS or SATA physical disks. The Configuration Utility will pause while the virtual disk is not supported • Disks must have 512-byte blocks and must not have removable...
Configuration Guide
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... following steps: 1 Open a command prompt. 2 Type telnet : and press (where IP address is enabled, connect to the DRAC/MC Using Microsoft Telnet for Telnet Console Redirection Microsoft Telnet requires that you are running the Windows XP or Windows Server 2003 operating system and experience problems in the Dell Remote Access Controller/Modular Chassis User's Guide. 1 Click OK. You can download Windows Services for UNIX® 3.5 download from www.microsoft.com/windows/sfu/downloads/default.asp. General System Configuration 17 For...
... following steps: 1 Open a command prompt. 2 Type telnet : and press (where IP address is enabled, connect to the DRAC/MC Using Microsoft Telnet for Telnet Console Redirection Microsoft Telnet requires that you are running the Windows XP or Windows Server 2003 operating system and experience problems in the Dell Remote Access Controller/Modular Chassis User's Guide. 1 Click OK. You can download Windows Services for UNIX® 3.5 download from www.microsoft.com/windows/sfu/downloads/default.asp. General System Configuration 17 For...
Configuration Guide
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... information on interoperability configurations, see the documentation that you configure the switch using the DRAC/MC module, rather than the external console port on the switch module itself.) 1 Log on to the DRAC/MC Telnet or serial interface. 2 Enter the following command to enter privileged EXEC mode: switch-1> enable 3 Change to global configuration mode: switch-1# configure 4 Select a particular port and change to interface configuration mode: switch-1(config)# interface interface-id 5 Set the port speed to 100 Mbps: switch-1(config-if)# speed 100 6 Set the port to operate at 1000 Mb...
... information on interoperability configurations, see the documentation that you configure the switch using the DRAC/MC module, rather than the external console port on the switch module itself.) 1 Log on to the DRAC/MC Telnet or serial interface. 2 Enter the following command to enter privileged EXEC mode: switch-1> enable 3 Change to global configuration mode: switch-1# configure 4 Select a particular port and change to interface configuration mode: switch-1(config)# interface interface-id 5 Set the port speed to 100 Mbps: switch-1(config-if)# speed 100 6 Set the port to operate at 1000 Mb...
Configuration Guide
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... network. • The IP address of 1 unless you will use Telnet to manage the switch, set the Telnet Access field to Enable, and enter a password value in the Switch Password field. • (Optional) a name for a management station, using the RJ45-to-DB9 cable supplied with 10 downlinks, 6 uplinks, and one console port: • Four uplinks accommodate copper and fiber Small Form-Factor Pluggable (SFP) modules. General System Configuration 29 Configuring...
... network. • The IP address of 1 unless you will use Telnet to manage the switch, set the Telnet Access field to Enable, and enter a password value in the Switch Password field. • (Optional) a name for a management station, using the RJ45-to-DB9 cable supplied with 10 downlinks, 6 uplinks, and one console port: • Four uplinks accommodate copper and fiber Small Form-Factor Pluggable (SFP) modules. General System Configuration 29 Configuring...
Configuration Guide
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... network controllers page on support.dell.com. Enabling PXE on the external switch (10 Mb and 100 Mb ports are not supported). Enabling PXE on a Gb Ethernet Daughter Card To enable PXE on the module to access the NIC configuration utility. This is because the Gb pass-though module uses the SerDes interface for the optional Broadcom TOE NIC daughter card, press the key sequence during system boot to an external switch. • A link is connected from an external port...
... network controllers page on support.dell.com. Enabling PXE on the external switch (10 Mb and 100 Mb ports are not supported). Enabling PXE on a Gb Ethernet Daughter Card To enable PXE on the module to access the NIC configuration utility. This is because the Gb pass-though module uses the SerDes interface for the optional Broadcom TOE NIC daughter card, press the key sequence during system boot to an external switch. • A link is connected from an external port...
Configuration Guide
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... local mouse. The server module's desktop will also control through your network environment. Using the Virtual Media dialog box, you can also use the key to appear in the Dell Remote Access Controller/Modular Chassis User's Guide for specific instructions for the Avocent Digital Access KVM NIC. KVM NIC Settings (continued) Setting Static Subnet Mask Auto Negotiation Duplex Mode Network Speed Description Specifies or edits the static subnet mask for various supported operating systems. 44 Configuring the KVM Switch Module
... local mouse. The server module's desktop will also control through your network environment. Using the Virtual Media dialog box, you can also use the key to appear in the Dell Remote Access Controller/Modular Chassis User's Guide for specific instructions for the Avocent Digital Access KVM NIC. KVM NIC Settings (continued) Setting Static Subnet Mask Auto Negotiation Duplex Mode Network Speed Description Specifies or edits the static subnet mask for various supported operating systems. 44 Configuring the KVM Switch Module
Configuration Guide
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... to view. For each connected device, the target drive, where the target drive is set to change the Boot Sequence option using the System Setup program. Viewing the Connected Device Status The Virtual Media panel lists the generic mass storage and CD/DVD devices that device) are displayed. When the system has successfully made the selection, the Launch Media Application button will appear. See "Using the Video Viewer." If you are already connected to another server, first...
... to view. For each connected device, the target drive, where the target drive is set to change the Boot Sequence option using the System Setup program. Viewing the Connected Device Status The Virtual Media panel lists the generic mass storage and CD/DVD devices that device) are displayed. When the system has successfully made the selection, the Launch Media Application button will appear. See "Using the Video Viewer." If you are already connected to another server, first...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF)
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... select server modules using Cat5 connectors/ACI ports, that the Digital Access KVM switch module does not have an ACI port; it has an Ethernet network interface. • Remote control of a keyboard, monitor and mouse; You can remotely map local drives on a management workstation to the server module, or boot a server module to a remote diskette, optical drive, or USB key. Avocent Digital Access KVM Switch Module The optional Avocent Digital Access KVM switch module allows you to configure and manage the server modules through direct connection of Virtual...
... select server modules using Cat5 connectors/ACI ports, that the Digital Access KVM switch module does not have an ACI port; it has an Ethernet network interface. • Remote control of a keyboard, monitor and mouse; You can remotely map local drives on a management workstation to the server module, or boot a server module to a remote diskette, optical drive, or USB key. Avocent Digital Access KVM Switch Module The optional Avocent Digital Access KVM switch module allows you to configure and manage the server modules through direct connection of Virtual...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF)
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...memory has changed the memory configuration. Check for switch location. Faulty battery; If the problem persists, see "Troubleshooting the Server Module Battery" on page 127. "Using the System Setup Program" on page 112. Faulty server module board. If the problem persists, see "Getting Help" on page 115. Ensure that all memory modules are properly installed. Server module could not implement Retry Remote Configuration. Memory sparing enabled. See "Troubleshooting Server Module Memory" on page 113. faulty Check the Time and Date settings. faulty server module board...
...memory has changed the memory configuration. Check for switch location. Faulty battery; If the problem persists, see "Troubleshooting the Server Module Battery" on page 127. "Using the System Setup Program" on page 112. Faulty server module board. If the problem persists, see "Getting Help" on page 115. Ensure that all memory modules are properly installed. Server module could not implement Retry Remote Configuration. Memory sparing enabled. See "Troubleshooting Server Module Memory" on page 113. faulty Check the Time and Date settings. faulty server module board...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF)
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... Enabled will be used by the operating system if Disabled is used by the operating system. Table 2-4. Core Speed Displays the core speed of video memory. Bus Speed Displays the bus speed of system memory. This field does not have user-selectable settings. CPU Information Screen Table 2-4 lists the options and descriptions for the information fields that appear on page 77. CPU Information Screen Option Description 64-bit Displays the processor register width. Using the System Setup...
... Enabled will be used by the operating system if Disabled is used by the operating system. Table 2-4. Core Speed Displays the core speed of video memory. Bus Speed Displays the bus speed of system memory. This field does not have user-selectable settings. CPU Information Screen Table 2-4 lists the options and descriptions for the information fields that appear on page 77. CPU Information Screen Option Description 64-bit Displays the processor register width. Using the System Setup...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF)
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... that the Password Status option is Locked, you can access the data stored on page 53). System and Setup Password Features NOTICE: The password features provide a basic level of security for the data on page 126. You can disable the password by a jumper setting, the system password is Disabled, and you for the System Password option is disabled by changing a jumper setting. If system security is set to Enabled, the system...
... that the Password Status option is Locked, you can access the data stored on page 53). System and Setup Password Features NOTICE: The password features provide a basic level of security for the data on page 126. You can disable the password by a jumper setting, the system password is Disabled, and you for the System Password option is disabled by changing a jumper setting. If system security is set to Enabled, the system...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF)
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... in the server module. If the problem persists, see "Getting Help" on page 89. 6 If the problem is optimal. 5 Remove the hard drive and install it in the original bay. Damage due to servicing that the drive is not covered by the online or telephone service and support team. Read and follow the safety instructions that any required device drivers are installed and are configured correctly. See "Running System Diagnostics" on...
... in the server module. If the problem persists, see "Getting Help" on page 89. 6 If the problem is optimal. 5 Remove the hard drive and install it in the original bay. Damage due to servicing that the drive is not covered by the online or telephone service and support team. Read and follow the safety instructions that any required device drivers are installed and are configured correctly. See "Running System Diagnostics" on...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF)
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...Direct memory access. DMI enables the management of -band," server management on your system's software and hardware by providing an interface between the expansion bus and a peripheral. 150 Glossary Electromagnetic interference. ERA - Embedded server management. Your system contains an expansion bus that component. COMn - controller - coprocessor - Double-data rate. Some device drivers-such as the operating system, memory, peripherals, expansion cards, and asset tag. DIMM - Dynamic random-access memory. ECC - EEPROM - expansion bus - An add...
...Direct memory access. DMI enables the management of -band," server management on your system's software and hardware by providing an interface between the expansion bus and a peripheral. 150 Glossary Electromagnetic interference. ERA - Embedded server management. Your system contains an expansion bus that component. COMn - controller - coprocessor - Double-data rate. Some device drivers-such as the operating system, memory, peripherals, expansion cards, and asset tag. DIMM - Dynamic random-access memory. ECC - EEPROM - expansion bus - An add...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF)
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... most often to connect a modem to I /O bus interface with greater resolution and color display capabilities than standard ports. system configuration information - system memory - SMART - Symmetric multiprocessing. system.ini file - TCP/IP - sec - Allows hard drives to report errors and failures to the system BIOS and then display an error message on the devices or by an operating system, where each disk. Used to describe a system that allows a network manager to identify it...
... most often to connect a modem to I /O bus interface with greater resolution and color display capabilities than standard ports. system configuration information - system memory - SMART - Symmetric multiprocessing. system.ini file - TCP/IP - sec - Allows hard drives to report errors and failures to the system BIOS and then display an error message on the devices or by an operating system, where each disk. Used to describe a system that allows a network manager to identify it...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF)
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... graphics-mode application programs and operating systems to file service for the Windows operating system. A Windows operating system designed for use on a network hub or switch used to connect to match the video adapter installed in the system. A port on NAS systems. For NAS systems, the Windows Powered operating system is dedicated to display at a specific graphics resolution, you start -up and down. A USB connector provides a single connection point for example. Volt(s). VGA - Video drivers may be connected...
... graphics-mode application programs and operating systems to file service for the Windows operating system. A Windows operating system designed for use on a network hub or switch used to connect to match the video adapter installed in the system. A port on NAS systems. For NAS systems, the Windows Powered operating system is dedicated to display at a specific graphics resolution, you start -up and down. A USB connector provides a single connection point for example. Volt(s). VGA - Video drivers may be connected...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF)
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Index A AC power present indicator, 20 asset tag utility, 54 Avocent Analog KVM switch module, 22 Avocent Digital Access KVM switch module, 24 B baseboard management controller, 54 BMC, 54 batteries troubleshooting, 115 battery, 88 installing, 88 removing, 88 BMC, 54 boot drive configuring, 91 C checking equipment, 102 closing server modules, 76 configuring boot drive, 91 connectors system board, 123 drive carrier SATA hard drive (SATA), 91 D damaged systems troubleshooting, 107 daughter card installing, 82 status indicator, 15 Dell contacting, 132 diagnostics advanced testing options, 119...
Index A AC power present indicator, 20 asset tag utility, 54 Avocent Analog KVM switch module, 22 Avocent Digital Access KVM switch module, 24 B baseboard management controller, 54 BMC, 54 batteries troubleshooting, 115 battery, 88 installing, 88 removing, 88 BMC, 54 boot drive configuring, 91 C checking equipment, 102 closing server modules, 76 configuring boot drive, 91 connectors system board, 123 drive carrier SATA hard drive (SATA), 91 D damaged systems troubleshooting, 107 daughter card installing, 82 status indicator, 15 Dell contacting, 132 diagnostics advanced testing options, 119...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF)
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... using, 44 system setup screens console redirection, 49 integrated devices, 48 main, 44 system security, 49 system status features, 10 T technical assistance obtaining, 127 troubleshooting battery, 115 damaged system, 107 DRAC/MC module, 109 external connections, 102 fans, 108 hard drive, 113 keyboard, 103 memory, 112 microprocessors, 114 mouse, 104 network switch module, 110 power supplies, 107 server module board, 114 server module components, 110 start-up routine, 101 USB devices, 105 video, 102 wet system, 106 U upgrading memory, 77 USB...
... using, 44 system setup screens console redirection, 49 integrated devices, 48 main, 44 system security, 49 system status features, 10 T technical assistance obtaining, 127 troubleshooting battery, 115 damaged system, 107 DRAC/MC module, 109 external connections, 102 fans, 108 hard drive, 113 keyboard, 103 memory, 112 microprocessors, 114 mouse, 104 network switch module, 110 power supplies, 107 server module board, 114 server module components, 110 start-up routine, 101 USB devices, 105 video, 102 wet system, 106 U upgrading memory, 77 USB...
Rack Installation Guide
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... when installing your Product Information Guide for each system that meets the specifications of American National Standards Institute (ANSI)/Electronic Industries Association (EIA) standard ANSI/EIA-310-D-92, International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 297, and Deutsche Industrie Norm (DIN) 41494. Using the rack kit for support and to protect yourself as well as the safety instructions found earlier in this document...
... when installing your Product Information Guide for each system that meets the specifications of American National Standards Institute (ANSI)/Electronic Industries Association (EIA) standard ANSI/EIA-310-D-92, International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 297, and Deutsche Industrie Norm (DIN) 41494. Using the rack kit for support and to protect yourself as well as the safety instructions found earlier in this document...