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... PowerEdge 2950 III systems have added support for information on memory support requirements and restrictions, refer to secure the contents of quad-core Intel Xeon processors. Processor Upgrades - NOTE: Prior to upgrading your system, verify that was shipped with a "II", your system. See support.dell.... of dual-core Intel Xeon processors and 5300 and 5400 series of the hard drive. For more than 4 GB of your system chassis is labeled with your system. Safeguarding Encrypted Data On PowerEdge 2950 III systems using Windows Server® 2008, you can use encryption programs,...
... PowerEdge 2950 III systems have added support for information on memory support requirements and restrictions, refer to secure the contents of quad-core Intel Xeon processors. Processor Upgrades - NOTE: Prior to upgrading your system, verify that was shipped with a "II", your system. See support.dell.... of dual-core Intel Xeon processors and 5300 and 5400 series of the hard drive. For more than 4 GB of your system chassis is labeled with your system. Safeguarding Encrypted Data On PowerEdge 2950 III systems using Windows Server® 2008, you can use encryption programs,...
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... System Memory" in the Hardware Owner's Manual. System messages appear on your Product Information Guide for the PowerEdge 2950 III system and the probable cause and corrective action when the message appears. See your hard drive(s). If you replace the system board, you must supply the recovery key when you restart your system before...
... System Memory" in the Hardware Owner's Manual. System messages appear on your Product Information Guide for the PowerEdge 2950 III system and the probable cause and corrective action when the message appears. See your hard drive(s). If you replace the system board, you must supply the recovery key when you restart your system before...
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... information on setting the order of boot devices. No boot device available Faulty or missing optical drive subsystem, hard drive, or hard-drive subsystem, or no bootable USB key installed. installed expansion card(s). Use a bootable USB key, CD, or hard drive. Ensure that the Remote Access Controller is n Information Update 11 faulty or improperly the expansion card...
... information on setting the order of boot devices. No boot device available Faulty or missing optical drive subsystem, hard drive, or hard-drive subsystem, or no bootable USB key installed. installed expansion card(s). Use a bootable USB key, CD, or hard drive. Ensure that the Remote Access Controller is n Information Update 11 faulty or improperly the expansion card...
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.... Write fault Write fault on the technical support web site. For more information on valid memory configurations, please see "Troubleshooting a Hard Drive" in the Hardware Owner's Manual. 14 Information Update Ensure that was logged during the error. See "General Memory Module Installation Guidelines... loaded See "Getting Help" in the SEL. Warning: The installed memory configuration is not optimal. For hard drive problems, see the system documentation on selected drive Faulty USB device, USB medium, optical drive assembly, hard drive, or hard-drive subsystem.
.... Write fault Write fault on the technical support web site. For more information on valid memory configurations, please see "Troubleshooting a Hard Drive" in the Hardware Owner's Manual. 14 Information Update Ensure that was logged during the error. See "General Memory Module Installation Guidelines... loaded See "Getting Help" in the SEL. Warning: The installed memory configuration is not optimal. For hard drive problems, see the system documentation on selected drive Faulty USB device, USB medium, optical drive assembly, hard drive, or hard-drive subsystem.
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...hard drive. 24 Information Update This operating system is included in the list of the system diagnostics, the Log output file pathname option enables you run the System Build and Update Utility, Microsoft® Windows® 2000 is supported by the PowerEdge 2950 and 2950 II systems, but not by the PowerEdge 2950... III system. You cannot save the file to specify the diskette drive or USB memory key where the test log file is saved. System ...
...hard drive. 24 Information Update This operating system is included in the list of the system diagnostics, the Log output file pathname option enables you run the System Build and Update Utility, Microsoft® Windows® 2000 is supported by the PowerEdge 2950 and 2950 II systems, but not by the PowerEdge 2950... III system. You cannot save the file to specify the diskette drive or USB memory key where the test log file is saved. System ...
Getting Started Guide
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...Intel Xeon processors. NOTE: DVD devices are installed. • Support for up to six 3.5-inch, internal hot-pluggable Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) or SATA hard drives without optional media bay, or up to a maximum of 32 GB by installing combinations of 256-MB, 512-MB, 1-GB, 2-GB, or 4-GB.... System Features The major hardware and software features of your system by installing a second processor, you must order the processor upgrade kits from Dell contains the correct version of the processor, heat sink, and fan as well as additional processors. NOTE: If you decide to two hot-pluggable...
...Intel Xeon processors. NOTE: DVD devices are installed. • Support for up to six 3.5-inch, internal hot-pluggable Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) or SATA hard drives without optional media bay, or up to a maximum of 32 GB by installing combinations of 256-MB, 512-MB, 1-GB, 2-GB, or 4-GB.... System Features The major hardware and software features of your system by installing a second processor, you must order the processor upgrade kits from Dell contains the correct version of the processor, heat sink, and fan as well as additional processors. NOTE: If you decide to two hot-pluggable...
Getting Started Guide
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...battery. Maximum resolution is 1280 X 1024. • Systems management circuitry that monitors operation of supporting a diskette drive, a CD-ROM drive, a keyboard, a mouse, or a USB flash drive. • Optional remote access controller (RAC) for remote systems management. • An integrated VGA-compatible video...1024. For more information about booting from an external device attached to eight 2.5-inch SAS or six 3.5-inch SATA hard drives. See support.dell.com for the latest support information about specific features, see "Technical Specifications" on the front and back panels. ...
...battery. Maximum resolution is 1280 X 1024. • Systems management circuitry that monitors operation of supporting a diskette drive, a CD-ROM drive, a keyboard, a mouse, or a USB flash drive. • Optional remote access controller (RAC) for remote systems management. • An integrated VGA-compatible video...1024. For more information about booting from an external device attached to eight 2.5-inch SAS or six 3.5-inch SATA hard drives. See support.dell.com for the latest support information about specific features, see "Technical Specifications" on the front and back panels. ...
Getting Started Guide
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... GB up to six 3.5-inch, internal hot-pluggable SAS or SATA hard drives without optional media bay, OR up to four 3.5-inch internal hot-pluggable SAS or SATA hard drives with optional media bay OR eight 2.5-inch internal hot-pluggable SAS hard drives one optional 3.5-inch, 1.44-MB external optional USB 3.5-inch, 1.44... Center riser: PCIe Left riser PCI-X option: PCIe option: Memory Architecture Memory module sockets Memory module capacities Minimum RAM Maximum RAM Drives Hard drives Diskette drive 10 Getting Started With Your System One or two Dual-Core Intel Xeon Processors 5000 Sequence.
... GB up to six 3.5-inch, internal hot-pluggable SAS or SATA hard drives without optional media bay, OR up to four 3.5-inch internal hot-pluggable SAS or SATA hard drives with optional media bay OR eight 2.5-inch internal hot-pluggable SAS hard drives one optional 3.5-inch, 1.44-MB external optional USB 3.5-inch, 1.44... Center riser: PCIe Left riser PCI-X option: PCIe option: Memory Architecture Memory module sockets Memory module capacities Minimum RAM Maximum RAM Drives Hard drives Diskette drive 10 Getting Started With Your System One or two Dual-Core Intel Xeon Processors 5000 Sequence.
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF)
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Contents 1 About Your System 11 Other Information You May Need 11 Accessing System Features During Startup 12 Front-Panel Features and Indicators 13 Hard-Drive Indicator Codes 15 Back-Panel Features and Indicators 17 Connecting External Devices 17 Power Indicator Codes 18 NIC Indicator Codes 19 LCD Status Messages 19 ...
Contents 1 About Your System 11 Other Information You May Need 11 Accessing System Features During Startup 12 Front-Panel Features and Indicators 13 Hard-Drive Indicator Codes 15 Back-Panel Features and Indicators 17 Connecting External Devices 17 Power Indicator Codes 18 NIC Indicator Codes 19 LCD Status Messages 19 ...
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... the System 55 Hard Drives 55 Before You Begin 56 Removing a Drive Blank 56 Installing a Drive Blank 57 Removing a Hot-Plug Hard Drive 57 Installing a Hot-Plug Hard Drive 57 Replacing a Hard-Drive Carrier 58 Removing a Hard Drive From a Hard-Drive Carrier 58 Installing a SAS Hard Drive Into a SATAu Drive Carrier 59 Installing a SATA Hard Drive Into a SATA Drive Carrier 60 Installing a SATA Hard Drive and Interposer Card Into a SATAu Hard-Drive Carrier 61...
... the System 55 Hard Drives 55 Before You Begin 56 Removing a Drive Blank 56 Installing a Drive Blank 57 Removing a Hot-Plug Hard Drive 57 Installing a Hot-Plug Hard Drive 57 Replacing a Hard-Drive Carrier 58 Removing a Hard Drive From a Hard-Drive Carrier 58 Installing a SAS Hard Drive Into a SATAu Drive Carrier 59 Installing a SATA Hard Drive Into a SATA Drive Carrier 60 Installing a SATA Hard Drive and Interposer Card Into a SATAu Hard-Drive Carrier 61...
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... 118 Troubleshooting Power Supplies 118 Troubleshooting System Cooling Problems 119 Troubleshooting a Fan 119 Troubleshooting System Memory 120 Troubleshooting a Diskette Drive 121 Troubleshooting an Optical Drive 123 Troubleshooting an External SCSI Tape Drive 123 Troubleshooting a Hard Drive 124 Troubleshooting a SAS or SAS RAID Controller Daughter Card 126 Troubleshooting Expansion Cards 127 Troubleshooting the Microprocessors 128 Contents 7
... 118 Troubleshooting Power Supplies 118 Troubleshooting System Cooling Problems 119 Troubleshooting a Fan 119 Troubleshooting System Memory 120 Troubleshooting a Diskette Drive 121 Troubleshooting an Optical Drive 123 Troubleshooting an External SCSI Tape Drive 123 Troubleshooting a Hard Drive 124 Troubleshooting a SAS or SAS RAID Controller Daughter Card 126 Troubleshooting Expansion Cards 127 Troubleshooting the Microprocessors 128 Contents 7
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF)
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... of whether the system has been powered on the front and back of the system can cause the LCD to flash blue to the system. 7 Hard drives (8) 8 Optical drive (optional) Eight 2.5-inch hot plug OR Six 3.5-inch hot plug OR Four 3.5-inch hot-plug One optional slimline IDE or DVD... drive. 14 About Your System Connects USB 2.0-compliant devices to the system. 6 Video connector Connects a monitor to identify a particular system. Front-Panel LED Indicators, Buttons, and ...
... of whether the system has been powered on the front and back of the system can cause the LCD to flash blue to the system. 7 Hard drives (8) 8 Optical drive (optional) Eight 2.5-inch hot plug OR Six 3.5-inch hot plug OR Four 3.5-inch hot-plug One optional slimline IDE or DVD... drive. 14 About Your System Connects USB 2.0-compliant devices to the system. 6 Video connector Connects a monitor to identify a particular system. Front-Panel LED Indicators, Buttons, and ...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF)
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Figure 1-2. In RAID configurations, the drive-status indicator lights to indicate the status of the drive. the drive-status indicator is off. See Figure 1-2. Hard-Drive Indicators 1 2 1 drive-status indicator (green 2 green drive-activity indicator and amber) About Your System 15 In non-RAID configurations, only the drive-activity indicator lights; Hard-Drive Indicator Codes The hard-drive carriers have two indicators-the drive-activity indicator and the drive-status indicator.
Figure 1-2. In RAID configurations, the drive-status indicator lights to indicate the status of the drive. the drive-status indicator is off. See Figure 1-2. Hard-Drive Indicators 1 2 1 drive-status indicator (green 2 green drive-activity indicator and amber) About Your System 15 In non-RAID configurations, only the drive-activity indicator lights; Hard-Drive Indicator Codes The hard-drive carriers have two indicators-the drive-activity indicator and the drive-status indicator.
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF)
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For example, if a hard drive fails, the "drive failed" pattern appears. Blinks green slowly. Hard-Drive Indicator Patterns for RAID Condition Identify drive/preparing for removal Drive ready for operation" pattern appears, followed by the "drive ready for RAID hard drives. Blinks green three seconds, amber three seconds, and off . Blinks amber four times per second Off Blinks green, amber, and...
For example, if a hard drive fails, the "drive failed" pattern appears. Blinks green slowly. Hard-Drive Indicator Patterns for RAID Condition Identify drive/preparing for removal Drive ready for operation" pattern appears, followed by the "drive ready for RAID hard drives. Blinks green three seconds, amber three seconds, and off . Blinks amber four times per second Off Blinks green, amber, and...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF)
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... the problem persists, the riser card or system board is faulty. See "Getting Help" on a component page 78. See "Troubleshooting a Hard Drive" on page 127. Reinstall the expansion-card cage. If the problem that resides in the specified slot. See "Getting Help" on a ... page 78. About Your System 23 See "Expansion-Card Cage" on page 127. Reinstall the expansion-card cage. Table 1-6. function ##. that hard drive ## has experienced a fault. If the problem persists, the riser card or system board is faulty. See "Expansion-Card Cage" on page 127...
... the problem persists, the riser card or system board is faulty. See "Getting Help" on a component page 78. See "Troubleshooting a Hard Drive" on page 127. Reinstall the expansion-card cage. If the problem that resides in the specified slot. See "Getting Help" on a ... page 78. About Your System 23 See "Expansion-Card Cage" on page 127. Reinstall the expansion-card cage. Table 1-6. function ##. that hard drive ## has experienced a fault. If the problem persists, the riser card or system board is faulty. See "Expansion-Card Cage" on page 127...
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... Code E1811 E1812 E1913 E1A11 E1A12 E1A14 E1A15 E2010 E2011 E2012 E2013 E2014 E2015 Text Causes Corrective Actions HDD ## Rbld Abrt The specified hard drive has experienced a rebuild abort. some invalid configurations may prevent the system from the system. PCI Rsr Missing One or all of BMC....not configurable. Mem Config Err Memory detected, but not usable. CMOS RAM not See "Getting Help" on page 124. See "Troubleshooting a Hard Drive" on page 147. CPU & Firmware Mismatch The BMC firmware does not support the CPU. Install memory. HDD ## Removed The specified...
... Code E1811 E1812 E1913 E1A11 E1A12 E1A14 E1A15 E2010 E2011 E2012 E2013 E2014 E2015 Text Causes Corrective Actions HDD ## Rbld Abrt The specified hard drive has experienced a rebuild abort. some invalid configurations may prevent the system from the system. PCI Rsr Missing One or all of BMC....not configurable. Mem Config Err Memory detected, but not usable. CMOS RAM not See "Getting Help" on page 124. See "Troubleshooting a Hard Drive" on page 147. CPU & Firmware Mismatch The BMC firmware does not support the CPU. Install memory. HDD ## Removed The specified...
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...on setting the order of boot devices. Use a bootable diskette, CD, or hard drive. See "Using the System Setup Program" on page 37 for information on hard drive. Use a bootable diskette. See your hard drive. About Your System 31 Memory double word logic failure at address, read value ...POST memory test terminated by BIOS: DIMM x Not a boot diskette Faulty system board. pressing the spacebar. No boot sector on hard drive Incorrect configuration settings in System Setup program, or no boot disk in the System Setup program. No timer tick interrupt Northbound merge ...
...on setting the order of boot devices. Use a bootable diskette, CD, or hard drive. See "Using the System Setup Program" on page 37 for information on hard drive. Use a bootable diskette. See your hard drive. About Your System 31 Memory double word logic failure at address, read value ...POST memory test terminated by BIOS: DIMM x Not a boot diskette Faulty system board. pressing the spacebar. No boot sector on hard drive Incorrect configuration settings in System Setup program, or no boot disk in the System Setup program. No timer tick interrupt Northbound merge ...
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...Your System faulty or improperly installed expansion card(s). Ensure that the diskette and hard drive cables are securely connected to expansion card(s); faulty system board. See Figure 6-1 for the appropriate drive(s) installed in the specified slot. Read fault The operating system cannot read ...& Play Configuration Error Error encountered in the specified slot number. See "Troubleshooting a USB Device" on page 115, or "Troubleshooting a Hard Drive" on page 147. Reseat the PCIe card in initializing PCI device; Reseat the PCIe card in the specified slot number. Reseat the ...
...Your System faulty or improperly installed expansion card(s). Ensure that the diskette and hard drive cables are securely connected to expansion card(s); faulty system board. See Figure 6-1 for the appropriate drive(s) installed in the specified slot. Read fault The operating system cannot read ...& Play Configuration Error Error encountered in the specified slot number. See "Troubleshooting a USB Device" on page 115, or "Troubleshooting a Hard Drive" on page 147. Reseat the PCIe card in initializing PCI device; Reseat the PCIe card in the specified slot number. Reseat the ...
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...drive(s) installed in your system. Dell recommends purchasing memory upgrade kits directly from www.dell.com or your Dell sales agent to ensure compatibility. faulty Check the Time and Date settings. Ensure faulty. Sector not found Seek error Seek operation failed Faulty diskette or hard drive...Device" on page 115, or "Troubleshooting a Hard Drive" on page 118. "Using the System Setup Program" on page 96. See "System Battery" on page 37. See "Troubleshooting System Memory" on page 120. that only Dell-qualified memory is used . See "Troubleshooting ...
...drive(s) installed in your system. Dell recommends purchasing memory upgrade kits directly from www.dell.com or your Dell sales agent to ensure compatibility. faulty Check the Time and Date settings. Ensure faulty. Sector not found Seek error Seek operation failed Faulty diskette or hard drive...Device" on page 115, or "Troubleshooting a Hard Drive" on page 118. "Using the System Setup Program" on page 96. See "System Battery" on page 37. See "Troubleshooting System Memory" on page 120. that only Dell-qualified memory is used . See "Troubleshooting ...
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...See "System Memory" on the boot hard drive. Warning! Unsupported CPU combination Unsupported CPU stepping detected Microprocessor(s) is not optimal. See "Getting Help" on page 126. Warning: Embedded RAID error. Dell recommends a population of DIMMs (for... 8 DIMMs. DIMMs should be populated sequentially starting in this table, see the "Glossary" on selected drive Faulty diskette, optical/diskette drive assembly, hard drive, or hard-drive subsystem. System Messages (continued) Message Causes Corrective Actions Timer chip counter 2 failed Faulty system board. ...
...See "System Memory" on the boot hard drive. Warning! Unsupported CPU combination Unsupported CPU stepping detected Microprocessor(s) is not optimal. See "Getting Help" on page 126. Warning: Embedded RAID error. Dell recommends a population of DIMMs (for... 8 DIMMs. DIMMs should be populated sequentially starting in this table, see the "Glossary" on selected drive Faulty diskette, optical/diskette drive assembly, hard drive, or hard-drive subsystem. System Messages (continued) Message Causes Corrective Actions Timer chip counter 2 failed Faulty system board. ...