Information Update
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... of your system chassis is labeled with your system. For more than 4 GB of memory is fully supported. See support.dell.com for your system. NOTE: Prior to secure the contents of quad-core Intel Xeon processors. Loading the latest BIOS version...Intel Xeon processors and 5300 and 5400 series of the hard drive. System Board Replacement - Processor Upgrades - Information Update 9 PowerEdge 2950 III Systems PowerEdge 2950 III systems have added support for 8-GB Memory Modules - Safeguarding Encrypted Data On PowerEdge 2950 III systems using Windows Server® 2008, you can...
... of your system chassis is labeled with your system. For more than 4 GB of memory is fully supported. See support.dell.com for your system. NOTE: Prior to secure the contents of quad-core Intel Xeon processors. Loading the latest BIOS version...Intel Xeon processors and 5300 and 5400 series of the hard drive. System Board Replacement - Processor Upgrades - Information Update 9 PowerEdge 2950 III Systems PowerEdge 2950 III systems have added support for 8-GB Memory Modules - Safeguarding Encrypted Data On PowerEdge 2950 III systems using Windows Server® 2008, you can...
Information Update
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...system. shooting System Memory" in the Hardware Owner's Manual. Be sure to create a recovery key during system setup. See your hard drive(s). Node Interleaving disabled! Check (for example, a failed other system messages DIMM) so that supports configuration has changed node interleaving. "...node modules are installed in a interleaving, or the configuration that node for additional information interleaving cannot be for the PowerEdge 2950 III system and the probable cause and corrective action when the message appears. System messages appear on your Product Information...
...system. shooting System Memory" in the Hardware Owner's Manual. Be sure to create a recovery key during system setup. See your hard drive(s). Node Interleaving disabled! Check (for example, a failed other system messages DIMM) so that supports configuration has changed node interleaving. "...node modules are installed in a interleaving, or the configuration that node for additional information interleaving cannot be for the PowerEdge 2950 III system and the probable cause and corrective action when the message appears. System messages appear on your Product Information...
Information Update
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... "Installing a RAC Card" in the Hardware Owner's Manual. Use a bootable USB key, CD, or hard drive. Remote Access Controller initialization failure Ensure that all detected during shadowing. No boot device available Faulty or missing optical drive subsystem, hard drive, or hard-drive subsystem, or no bootable USB key installed. Ensure that the Remote Access Controller is n Information...
... "Installing a RAC Card" in the Hardware Owner's Manual. Use a bootable USB key, CD, or hard drive. Remote Access Controller initialization failure Ensure that all detected during shadowing. No boot device available Faulty or missing optical drive subsystem, hard drive, or hard-drive subsystem, or no bootable USB key installed. Ensure that the Remote Access Controller is n Information...
Information Update
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...in a valid configuration. The system runs but with reduced functionality. If the problem persists, see the system documentation on selected drive Faulty USB device, USB medium, optical drive assembly, hard drive, or hard-drive subsystem. Please check the system event log! code update loaded See "Getting Help" in the for any faulty components specified in... memory configuration is not optimal. Replace the faulty media. No micro Micro code update failed. Ensure that was logged during the error. For hard drive problems, see "Troubleshooting a Hard Drive" in the SEL.
...in a valid configuration. The system runs but with reduced functionality. If the problem persists, see the system documentation on selected drive Faulty USB device, USB medium, optical drive assembly, hard drive, or hard-drive subsystem. Please check the system event log! code update loaded See "Getting Help" in the for any faulty components specified in... memory configuration is not optimal. Replace the faulty media. No micro Micro code update failed. Ensure that was logged during the error. For hard drive problems, see "Troubleshooting a Hard Drive" in the SEL.
Information Update
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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. System Diagnostics Update In the Customize window of operating systems on the Server OS Install tab. You cannot save the file to specify the diskette drive or USB memory key...
...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. System Diagnostics Update In the Customize window of operating systems on the Server OS Install tab. You cannot save the file to specify the diskette drive or USB memory key...
Getting Started Guide
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..., internal hot-pluggable Serial Attached SCSI (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. • The optional media bay (available with two Intel... slim-line IDE CD, DVD, or combination CD-RW/DVD drive. 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 ...
..., internal hot-pluggable Serial Attached SCSI (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. • The optional media bay (available with two Intel... slim-line IDE CD, DVD, or combination CD-RW/DVD drive. 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 ...
Getting Started Guide
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...compliant connectors (two on the front and two on separate PCI-X buses (capable of throttling back to eight 2.5-inch SAS or six 3.5-inch SATA hard drives. The internal channel supports up to support legacy PCI add-in cards). • A center riser card that has one full-length PCIe x8 .... • Dedicated slot for the latest support information about specific features, see "Technical Specifications" on the front and back panels. See support.dell.com for an integrated SAS host bus adapter or an optional RAID controller card with an ATI ES1000, 33-MHz PCI video controller. NOTE: ...
...compliant connectors (two on the front and two on separate PCI-X buses (capable of throttling back to eight 2.5-inch SAS or six 3.5-inch SATA hard drives. The internal channel supports up to support legacy PCI add-in cards). • A center riser card that has one full-length PCIe x8 .... • Dedicated slot for the latest support information about specific features, see "Technical Specifications" on the front and back panels. See support.dell.com for an integrated SAS host bus adapter or an optional RAID controller card with an ATI ES1000, 33-MHz PCI video controller. NOTE: ...
Getting Started Guide
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... 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. PCI-X, PCIe one half-height ... 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 ...
... 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. PCI-X, PCIe one half-height ... 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 ...
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 ...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF)
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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...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF)
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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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... power and an error has been detected, the LCD lights amber regardless 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...
... power and an error has been detected, the LCD lights amber regardless 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...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF)
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Hard-Drive Indicator Codes The hard-drive carriers have two indicators-the drive-activity indicator and the drive-status indicator. the drive-status indicator is off. 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; See Figure 1-2. Figure 1-2. In RAID configurations, the drive-status indicator lights to indicate the status of the drive.
Hard-Drive Indicator Codes The hard-drive carriers have two indicators-the drive-activity indicator and the drive-status indicator. the drive-status indicator is off. 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; See Figure 1-2. Figure 1-2. In RAID configurations, the drive-status indicator lights to indicate the status of the drive.
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF)
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... seconds, and off . NOTE: For non-RAID configurations, only the drive-activity indicator is off. For example, if a hard drive fails, the "drive failed" pattern appears. After the drive is installed, the "drive being prepared for insertion or removal Drive predicted failure Drive failed Drive rebuilding Drive online Rebuild aborted Drive-Status Indicator Pattern Blinks green two times per second. Blinks...
... seconds, and off . NOTE: For non-RAID configurations, only the drive-activity indicator is off. For example, if a hard drive fails, the "drive failed" pattern appears. After the drive is installed, the "drive being prepared for insertion or removal Drive predicted failure Drive failed Drive rebuilding Drive online Rebuild aborted Drive-Status Indicator Pattern Blinks green two times per second. Blinks...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF)
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...Remove and reseat the PCI expansion cards. If the problem persists, see "Troubleshooting Expansion Cards" on a component page 78. See "Troubleshooting a Hard Drive" on page 127. Unknown Err The system BIOS has determined that resides in the specified slot. PCI SERR B## D## F## PCI SERR Slot ...# The system BIOS has reported a Remove and reseat the PCI PCI system error on a component that hard drive ## has experienced a fault. The system BIOS has reported a PCI parity error on a component expansion cards. If the problem persists, see "...
...Remove and reseat the PCI expansion cards. If the problem persists, see "Troubleshooting Expansion Cards" on a component page 78. See "Troubleshooting a Hard Drive" on page 127. Unknown Err The system BIOS has determined that resides in the specified slot. PCI SERR B## D## F## PCI SERR Slot ...# The system BIOS has reported a Remove and reseat the PCI PCI system error on a component that hard drive ## has experienced a fault. The system BIOS has reported a PCI parity error on a component expansion cards. If the problem persists, see "...
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... 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. HDD ## Removed The specified hard drive has been Information only. See the BMC User's Guide for more information on setup and use of the PCI risers... Memory Memory is missing, preventing the system from the system. Memory subsystem failure. Table 1-6. CMOS RAM not See "Getting Help" on . See "Troubleshooting a Hard Drive" on . If problem persists, replace cable. Error detected during memory configuration.
... 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. HDD ## Removed The specified hard drive has been Information only. See the BMC User's Guide for more information on setup and use of the PCI risers... Memory Memory is missing, preventing the system from the system. Memory subsystem failure. Table 1-6. CMOS RAM not See "Getting Help" on . See "Troubleshooting a Hard Drive" on . If problem persists, replace cable. Error detected during memory configuration.
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF)
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... See "Troubleshooting System Memory" modules. No boot device available Faulty or missing optical/diskette drive subsystem, hard drive, or harddrive subsystem, or no operating system on hard drive Incorrect configuration settings in System Setup program, or no boot disk in the System Setup .... No timer tick interrupt Northbound merge error The following DIMM has been disabled by keystroke. See your hard drive. on diskette. Table 1-7. No boot sector on hard drive. No operating system on page 120. See "Using the System Setup Program" on page 120. See...
... See "Troubleshooting System Memory" modules. No boot device available Faulty or missing optical/diskette drive subsystem, hard drive, or harddrive subsystem, or no operating system on hard drive Incorrect configuration settings in System Setup program, or no boot disk in the System Setup .... No timer tick interrupt Northbound merge error The following DIMM has been disabled by keystroke. See your hard drive. on diskette. Table 1-7. No boot sector on hard drive. No operating system on page 120. See "Using the System Setup Program" on page 120. See...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF)
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...install PCI device BIOS (Option ROM) checksum failure is defective. See "Troubleshooting a USB Device" on page 115, or "Troubleshooting a Hard Drive" on page 127. If the problem persists, see "Getting Help" on page 147. Plug & Play Configuration Error Error encountered in the... see "Troubleshooting Expansion Cards" on page 124 for jumper location. Reseat the expansion card(s). Ensure that the diskette and hard drive cables are securely connected to process Remote Configuration request Retry Remote Configuration. 32 About Your System PCIe Training Error: Embedded Bus...
...install PCI device BIOS (Option ROM) checksum failure is defective. See "Troubleshooting a USB Device" on page 115, or "Troubleshooting a Hard Drive" on page 127. If the problem persists, see "Getting Help" on page 147. Plug & Play Configuration Error Error encountered in the... see "Troubleshooting Expansion Cards" on page 124 for jumper location. Reseat the expansion card(s). Ensure that the diskette and hard drive cables are securely connected to process Remote Configuration request Retry Remote Configuration. 32 About Your System PCIe Training Error: Embedded Bus...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF)
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...-of -day clock stopped Faulty battery or faulty chip. Sector not found Seek error Seek operation failed Faulty diskette or hard drive. Dell recommends purchasing memory upgrade kits directly from www.dell.com or your Dell sales agent to ensure compatibility. See "System Battery" on page 118. The following DIMM pair is used . About Your...
...-of -day clock stopped Faulty battery or faulty chip. Sector not found Seek error Seek operation failed Faulty diskette or hard drive. Dell recommends purchasing memory upgrade kits directly from www.dell.com or your Dell sales agent to ensure compatibility. See "System Battery" on page 118. The following DIMM pair is used . About Your...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF)
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...RAID firmware does not respond. See "Troubleshooting a SAS or SAS RAID Controller Daughter Card" on selected drive Faulty diskette, optical/diskette drive assembly, hard drive, or hard-drive subsystem. See "System Memory" on page 124. Warning! Populate 2, 4, or 8 DIMMs sequentially beginning...with an error. See "Troubleshooting a Diskette Drive" on page 121, "Troubleshooting an Optical Drive" on page 123, and "Troubleshooting a Hard Drive" on page 89. See "Getting Help" on page 169. 34 About Your System Dell recommends a population of an abbreviation or acronym...
...RAID firmware does not respond. See "Troubleshooting a SAS or SAS RAID Controller Daughter Card" on selected drive Faulty diskette, optical/diskette drive assembly, hard drive, or hard-drive subsystem. See "System Memory" on page 124. Warning! Populate 2, 4, or 8 DIMMs sequentially beginning...with an error. See "Troubleshooting a Diskette Drive" on page 121, "Troubleshooting an Optical Drive" on page 123, and "Troubleshooting a Hard Drive" on page 89. See "Getting Help" on page 169. 34 About Your System Dell recommends a population of an abbreviation or acronym...