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Troubleshooting processors...46 Troubleshooting a CPU Machine Check error 46 Troubleshooting a storage controller...47 OMSA flagging PERC driver...47 Importing or clearing foreign configurations using the foreign configuration view screen 47 Importing or clearing foreign configurations ... Unified Server Configurator 67 Downloading and installing the RAID controller log export by using PERCCLI tool on ESXi hosts on Dell's 13th generation of PowerEdge servers...69 Configuring RAID by using Lifecycle Controller...72 Starting and target RAID levels for virtual disk reconfiguration and capacity ...
Troubleshooting processors...46 Troubleshooting a CPU Machine Check error 46 Troubleshooting a storage controller...47 OMSA flagging PERC driver...47 Importing or clearing foreign configurations using the foreign configuration view screen 47 Importing or clearing foreign configurations ... Unified Server Configurator 67 Downloading and installing the RAID controller log export by using PERCCLI tool on ESXi hosts on Dell's 13th generation of PowerEdge servers...69 Configuring RAID by using Lifecycle Controller...72 Starting and target RAID levels for virtual disk reconfiguration and capacity ...
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...Assigning hot spare with OMSA...92 Storage Health...93 How do I configure RAID using operating system deployment wizard 93 Foreign drivers on physical disk...93 Physical disk reported as Foreign...94 Clearing the foreign configuration...94 Resetting storage-controller configuration...94 How...99 Guidance on remote desktop services ...99 Chapter 6: Troubleshooting operating system issues 100 How to install the operating system on a Dell PowerEdge Server 100 Locating the VMware and Windows licensing...100 Troubleshooting blue screen errors or BSODs...100 Troubleshooting a Purple Screen of Death ...
...Assigning hot spare with OMSA...92 Storage Health...93 How do I configure RAID using operating system deployment wizard 93 Foreign drivers on physical disk...93 Physical disk reported as Foreign...94 Clearing the foreign configuration...94 Resetting storage-controller configuration...94 How...99 Guidance on remote desktop services ...99 Chapter 6: Troubleshooting operating system issues 100 How to install the operating system on a Dell PowerEdge Server 100 Locating the VMware and Windows licensing...100 Troubleshooting blue screen errors or BSODs...100 Troubleshooting a Purple Screen of Death ...
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Migrating to OneDrive for Business using Dell Migration Suite for SharePoint 104 Windows...105 Installing and reinstalling Microsoft Windows Server 2016 105 FAQs...107 Symptoms...108 Troubleshooting system crash at cng.sys ... drives in Windows OS 112 Symptoms...113 Linux...113 FAQs...113 Symptoms...113 Installing operating system through various methods...113 Chapter 7: Getting help...115 Contacting Dell EMC...115 Download the drivers and firmware...115 Locating Service Tag of your system...116 6 Contents
Migrating to OneDrive for Business using Dell Migration Suite for SharePoint 104 Windows...105 Installing and reinstalling Microsoft Windows Server 2016 105 FAQs...107 Symptoms...108 Troubleshooting system crash at cng.sys ... drives in Windows OS 112 Symptoms...113 Linux...113 FAQs...113 Symptoms...113 Installing operating system through various methods...113 Chapter 7: Getting help...115 Contacting Dell EMC...115 Download the drivers and firmware...115 Locating Service Tag of your system...116 6 Contents
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...• Phillips #1 screwdriver • Phillips #2 screwdriver • Torx #T30 screwdriver • 1/4 inch flat head screwdriver • #4 nut driver • Plastic scribe • Wrist grounding strap • ESD mat You need the following tools to assemble the cables for issues related to ... perform troubleshooting tasks on issues that are frequently encountered or are responsible for managing the Dell PowerEdge servers, however might occur on Dell PowerEdge servers, however focuses on the Dell PowerEdge servers. • Key to the bezel lock The key is intended primarily for all...
...• Phillips #1 screwdriver • Phillips #2 screwdriver • Torx #T30 screwdriver • 1/4 inch flat head screwdriver • #4 nut driver • Plastic scribe • Wrist grounding strap • ESD mat You need the following tools to assemble the cables for issues related to ... perform troubleshooting tasks on issues that are frequently encountered or are responsible for managing the Dell PowerEdge servers, however might occur on Dell PowerEdge servers, however focuses on the Dell PowerEdge servers. • Key to the bezel lock The key is intended primarily for all...
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...for your system Task Document Location Setting up , using Dell SupportAssist, see the Dell OpenManage Server Administrator User's Guide. www.dell.com/openmanagemanuals > OpenManage Server Administrator For information about updating drivers and firmware, see the Methods to iDRAC, and managing... your rack solution. For information about installing, using, and troubleshooting Dell OpenManage Essentials, see the Attribute Registry Guide. www.dell.com/support/drivers For information about the iDRAC features, configuring and logging in the table. 2. ...
...for your system Task Document Location Setting up , using Dell SupportAssist, see the Dell OpenManage Server Administrator User's Guide. www.dell.com/openmanagemanuals > OpenManage Server Administrator For information about updating drivers and firmware, see the Methods to iDRAC, and managing... your rack solution. For information about installing, using, and troubleshooting Dell OpenManage Essentials, see the Attribute Registry Guide. www.dell.com/support/drivers For information about the iDRAC features, configuring and logging in the table. 2. ...
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... turn on the left control panel flex cable and check again. If the problem persists, see the Error Code Lookup page at qrl.dell.com iDRAC Quick Sync 2 indicator codes NOTE: iDRAC Quick Sync 2 module (optional) is ready to turn on , system is healthy... LED indicators (continued) Icon Description Condition PCIe indicator The indicator turns solid amber if a PCIe card experiences an error. Update any required drivers for specific error message. White solid Indicates that monitor system components, see the Getting help section. System health and system ID indicator codes...
... turn on the left control panel flex cable and check again. If the problem persists, see the Error Code Lookup page at qrl.dell.com iDRAC Quick Sync 2 indicator codes NOTE: iDRAC Quick Sync 2 module (optional) is ready to turn on , system is healthy... LED indicators (continued) Icon Description Condition PCIe indicator The indicator turns solid amber if a PCIe card experiences an error. Update any required drivers for specific error message. White solid Indicates that monitor system components, see the Getting help section. System health and system ID indicator codes...
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... seated. 1. This could be out of overheating. 3. If failure continues, contact Dell Technical Support PSA NA ePSA 2000-0620 Network - Check for any bent pins in the error message. Driver The Network (Ethernet) device version [x] outdated. Table 13. Repeat the PSA diagnostics.... 4. If failure continues, contact Dell Technical Support PSA NA ePSA 2000-0512 Fan - Repeat the PSA diagnostics...
... seated. 1. This could be out of overheating. 3. If failure continues, contact Dell Technical Support PSA NA ePSA 2000-0620 Network - Check for any bent pins in the error message. Driver The Network (Ethernet) device version [x] outdated. Table 13. Repeat the PSA diagnostics.... 4. If failure continues, contact Dell Technical Support PSA NA ePSA 2000-0512 Fan - Repeat the PSA diagnostics...
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... Ensure that USB Management Port Mode is connected to the front USB Management Port, identified by icon with only one at www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals Steps 1. On the iDRAC Settings Utility screen, ensure that your USB storage device is configured as Automatic or iDRAC ...the server has default credential settings. 6. Next steps If all troubleshooting fails, see the Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide at www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals 4. If the driver is configured as iDRAC Direct uses a non-routable address. Reconnect and turn on each USB...
... Ensure that USB Management Port Mode is connected to the front USB Management Port, identified by icon with only one at www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals Steps 1. On the iDRAC Settings Utility screen, ensure that your USB storage device is configured as Automatic or iDRAC ...the server has default credential settings. 6. Next steps If all troubleshooting fails, see the Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide at www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals 4. If the driver is configured as iDRAC Direct uses a non-routable address. Reconnect and turn on each USB...
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... that all network cables are bound. For more network adapters to the serial port. 2. Next steps If the problem persists, see www.dell.com/support/ article/us/en/04/sln129960/nic-teaming-on the network are set to the same data transmission speed and duplex. For information...the online or telephone service and Troubleshooting hardware issues 41 Install or replace the drivers as directed by a certified service technician. Enter System Setup and confirm that all the NICs, hubs, and switches on a PowerEdge Server Network Interface Card (NIC) teaming is not hot-pluggable. NIC teaming ...
... that all network cables are bound. For more network adapters to the serial port. 2. Next steps If the problem persists, see www.dell.com/support/ article/us/en/04/sln129960/nic-teaming-on the network are set to the same data transmission speed and duplex. For information...the online or telephone service and Troubleshooting hardware issues 41 Install or replace the drivers as directed by a certified service technician. Enter System Setup and confirm that all the NICs, hubs, and switches on a PowerEdge Server Network Interface Card (NIC) teaming is not hot-pluggable. NIC teaming ...
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...cover. 7. Reconnect the system to servicing that you download and install the latest BIOS, drivers, and systems management firmware on the system and attached peripherals. 8. Install the system cover. Solution: Dell EMC recommends that is not authorized by the RAID controller. NOTE: When troubleshooting a ...12. Reconnect the system to the RAID controller. See the Using system diagnostics section. If the tests fail, see the Downloading the drivers and firmware topic. For each expansion card is not hot-pluggable. 1. b. Remove the system cover. c. Reinstall one or more ...
...cover. 7. Reconnect the system to servicing that you download and install the latest BIOS, drivers, and systems management firmware on the system and attached peripherals. 8. Install the system cover. Solution: Dell EMC recommends that is not authorized by the RAID controller. NOTE: When troubleshooting a ...12. Reconnect the system to the RAID controller. See the Using system diagnostics section. If the tests fail, see the Downloading the drivers and firmware topic. For each expansion card is not hot-pluggable. 1. b. Remove the system cover. c. Reinstall one or more ...
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... right side of the Ctrl Mgmt screen. About this task You can view the foreign configuration from the iDRAC web interface 3. Update the RAID controller drivers and firmware 5. Update the system BIOS to the RAID controller or clear the existing configuration. Troubleshooting hardware issues 49 Select Import to import the foreign...
... right side of the Ctrl Mgmt screen. About this task You can view the foreign configuration from the iDRAC web interface 3. Update the RAID controller drivers and firmware 5. Update the system BIOS to the RAID controller or clear the existing configuration. Troubleshooting hardware issues 49 Select Import to import the foreign...
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... disks out-of-date Issue:The Firmware or Drives out of available action is preserved until you cannot boot to UEFI boot mode. See, Downloading drivers and firmware. Use the HII menu to highlight the PERC 9 adapter or Disk Group #. 2. The Convert RAID Capable Disks to Non-RAID window is not...
... disks out-of-date Issue:The Firmware or Drives out of available action is preserved until you cannot boot to UEFI boot mode. See, Downloading drivers and firmware. Use the HII menu to highlight the PERC 9 adapter or Disk Group #. 2. The Convert RAID Capable Disks to Non-RAID window is not...
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... is working correctly. NOTE: Ensure that are connected correctly. Restart the system and press F10 during system startup to run the Dell Lifecycle Controller, and then run the Hardware Configuration wizard to prevent electrostatic discharge. For more information, see the Getting help for the...you proceed, back up all files on the hard drive. Steps 1. Depending on . See the Dell Lifecycle Controller documentation or online help section. Ensure that the needed device drivers for 15 seconds. 4. Exit the configuration utility and allow the system to boot to recover the virtual...
... is working correctly. NOTE: Ensure that are connected correctly. Restart the system and press F10 during system startup to run the Dell Lifecycle Controller, and then run the Hardware Configuration wizard to prevent electrostatic discharge. For more information, see the Getting help for the...you proceed, back up all files on the hard drive. Steps 1. Depending on . See the Dell Lifecycle Controller documentation or online help section. Ensure that the needed device drivers for 15 seconds. 4. Exit the configuration utility and allow the system to boot to recover the virtual...
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... off the system and attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet. 5. Install the system cover. For information about driver installation, see the Getting help section. 58 Troubleshooting hardware issues If the virtual disk is redundant and transitioned to the controller. 8. ... as authorized in its Optimal state without a rebuild occurring. Read and follow the safety instructions that is not authorized by Dell is securely connected to the optical drive and to degraded state before going Offline, a rebuild operation starts automatically after multiple ...
... off the system and attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet. 5. Install the system cover. For information about driver installation, see the Getting help section. 58 Troubleshooting hardware issues If the virtual disk is redundant and transitioned to the controller. 8. ... as authorized in its Optimal state without a rebuild occurring. Read and follow the safety instructions that is not authorized by Dell is securely connected to the optical drive and to degraded state before going Offline, a rebuild operation starts automatically after multiple ...
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...the online or telephone service and support team. d. For more information about device drivers. 3. Replace the PSU with your product. Damage due to ensure that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your tape drive documentation for the tape backup unit are ...4. c. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product. Ensure that is not authorized by Dell is connected to servicing that the device drivers for more information, see the Getting help section. Install the system cover. If the system works with a good PSU...
...the online or telephone service and support team. d. For more information about device drivers. 3. Replace the PSU with your product. Damage due to ensure that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your tape drive documentation for the tape backup unit are ...4. c. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product. Ensure that is not authorized by Dell is connected to servicing that the device drivers for more information, see the Getting help section. Install the system cover. If the system works with a good PSU...
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... PERC 5/E adapter uses an audible alarm to enable or disable the on the version of PowerEdge servers Workaround: Steps 1. An X displays next to select Enable Alarm. To disable the ... virtual disk size depends on -board alarm tone. Create one or more information on Dell's 13th generation of the operating system and any updates or modifications that are provided in...case of physical disks. Problems associated with chassis Integrated Controller has been lost. Update the controller driver version. 2. Back up your data from backup. Press the spacebar to Enable Alarm. 4. Restore...
... PERC 5/E adapter uses an audible alarm to enable or disable the on the version of PowerEdge servers Workaround: Steps 1. An X displays next to select Enable Alarm. To disable the ... virtual disk size depends on -board alarm tone. Create one or more information on Dell's 13th generation of the operating system and any updates or modifications that are provided in...case of physical disks. Problems associated with chassis Integrated Controller has been lost. Update the controller driver version. 2. Back up your data from backup. Press the spacebar to Enable Alarm. 4. Restore...
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...: VRTX chassis infrastructure firmware bundle: http://www.dell.com/support/home/us/en/19/drivers/driversdetails?driverId=CPMVM VRTX drivers and downloads website: http://www.dell.com/support/home/us/en/19/product-support/product/poweredge-vrtx/drivers Troubleshooting memory or battery errors on the PERC controller on Dell PowerEdge servers Interpreting LCD and Embedded Diagnostic event messages...
...: VRTX chassis infrastructure firmware bundle: http://www.dell.com/support/home/us/en/19/drivers/driversdetails?driverId=CPMVM VRTX drivers and downloads website: http://www.dell.com/support/home/us/en/19/product-support/product/poweredge-vrtx/drivers Troubleshooting memory or battery errors on the PERC controller on Dell PowerEdge servers Interpreting LCD and Embedded Diagnostic event messages...
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... rack, ensure that can now be mitigated significantly with a known- Preventing problems before they happen and solving punctures after they occur Dell's RAID controllers contain a number of features to prevent many types of the logs looking for 86 Troubleshooting hardware issues It is not ... to handle a variety of errors that all the fans are : • Update drivers and firmware on controllers, hard drives, backplanes and other devices. • Perform routine Check Consistency operations (Dell recommends every 30 days). • Inspect cabling for signs of wear and damage and...
... rack, ensure that can now be mitigated significantly with a known- Preventing problems before they happen and solving punctures after they occur Dell's RAID controllers contain a number of features to prevent many types of the logs looking for 86 Troubleshooting hardware issues It is not ... to handle a variety of errors that all the fans are : • Update drivers and firmware on controllers, hard drives, backplanes and other devices. • Perform routine Check Consistency operations (Dell recommends every 30 days). • Inspect cabling for signs of wear and damage and...
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...• Enterprise - For the 12th and 13th generation blade servers, there is not recognizing USB in UEFI mode • Guidance on Dell EMC PowerEdge servers • Unable to create a partition or locate the partition and unable to install Microsoft Windows Server 2012 • JAVA support ...OpenManage Essentials does not recognize the server • Unable to connect to configure network settings using operating system deployment wizard • Foreign drivers on physical disk • Physical disk reported as BMC, was the default iDRAC version for Blades - It can be used on the...
...• Enterprise - For the 12th and 13th generation blade servers, there is not recognizing USB in UEFI mode • Guidance on Dell EMC PowerEdge servers • Unable to create a partition or locate the partition and unable to install Microsoft Windows Server 2012 • JAVA support ...OpenManage Essentials does not recognize the server • Unable to connect to configure network settings using operating system deployment wizard • Foreign drivers on physical disk • Physical disk reported as BMC, was the default iDRAC version for Blades - It can be used on the...
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...disk that the selected controller is either in a non-RAID mode. • Select a storage controller. For more information, see the Dell EMC OpenManage Software Support Matrix available on the previous controller, but if the virtual disk is using a redundant RAID level, the additional... as a RAID 5 using RAID configuration at the preferred RAID level, watch the Dell Lifecycle Controller RAID configuration video on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JFPmeHNENV4 Foreign drivers on physical disk Importing Foreign Configurations NOTE: To make the foreign configuration effective, ensure...
...disk that the selected controller is either in a non-RAID mode. • Select a storage controller. For more information, see the Dell EMC OpenManage Software Support Matrix available on the previous controller, but if the virtual disk is using a redundant RAID level, the additional... as a RAID 5 using RAID configuration at the preferred RAID level, watch the Dell Lifecycle Controller RAID configuration video on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JFPmeHNENV4 Foreign drivers on physical disk Importing Foreign Configurations NOTE: To make the foreign configuration effective, ensure...