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... using 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 expansion ... virtual disks...75 Foreign Configuration Operations...76 Viewing Patrol Read report...78 Check Consistency report...79 Virtual disk troubleshooting ...79 Troubleshooting memory or battery errors on the PERC controller on Dell PowerEdge servers 82 Slicing...84 4 Contents
... using 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 expansion ... virtual disks...75 Foreign Configuration Operations...76 Viewing Patrol Read report...78 Check Consistency report...79 Virtual disk troubleshooting ...79 Troubleshooting memory or battery errors on the PERC controller on Dell PowerEdge servers 82 Slicing...84 4 Contents
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...location of the following conditions exist: • A cooling fan has been removed or has failed. • System cover, air shroud, EMI filler panel, memory module blank, or back filler bracket is removed. • Ambient temperature is too high. • External airflow is turned off and only turn solid amber...Check the System Event Log or system messages for the system experiences an electrical error specific issue. Ensure that none of the failed memory. If the a failed power supply unit (PSU) or problem persists, see the Getting help section. 10 Diagnostic indicators Reseat the...
...location of the following conditions exist: • A cooling fan has been removed or has failed. • System cover, air shroud, EMI filler panel, memory module blank, or back filler bracket is removed. • Ambient temperature is too high. • External airflow is turned off and only turn solid amber...Check the System Event Log or system messages for the system experiences an electrical error specific issue. Ensure that none of the failed memory. If the a failed power supply unit (PSU) or problem persists, see the Getting help section. 10 Diagnostic indicators Reseat the...
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...ePSA 2000-0115 CPU - If failure continues, contact Dell Technical Support PSA NA ePSA 2000-0121 Memory - Update to the latest BIOS version. 2. If failure continues, contact Dell Technical Support PSA 1000-0122 ePSA 2000-0122 PSA Memory - However, the system has self repaired. 1. ...airflow obstructed. 4. Turn off the system and reseat the memory modules. 2. If failure continues, contact Dell Technical Support PSA 1000-0123 ePSA 2000-0123 PSA NA ePSA 2000-0124 Memory - Table 13. If failure continues, contact Dell Technical Support PSA NA ePSA 2000-0112 CPU - test ...
...ePSA 2000-0115 CPU - If failure continues, contact Dell Technical Support PSA NA ePSA 2000-0121 Memory - Update to the latest BIOS version. 2. If failure continues, contact Dell Technical Support PSA 1000-0122 ePSA 2000-0122 PSA Memory - However, the system has self repaired. 1. ...airflow obstructed. 4. Turn off the system and reseat the memory modules. 2. If failure continues, contact Dell Technical Support PSA 1000-0123 ePSA 2000-0123 PSA NA ePSA 2000-0124 Memory - Table 13. If failure continues, contact Dell Technical Support PSA NA ePSA 2000-0112 CPU - test ...
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...board of the system. Repeat the PSA diagnostics If failure continues, contact Dell Technical Support BIOS is detected, try memory modules individually. Interval timer not functional An error occurred during the 1. If a memory error is current, contact Technical Support to the latest BIOS version. 2. ... had wrong time period in the BIOS when there is detected, try memory modules individually. system board of the system. Repeat the PSA diagnostics If failure continues, contact Dell Technical Support diagnostics fail again after the BIOS is current, contact Running ...
...board of the system. Repeat the PSA diagnostics If failure continues, contact Dell Technical Support BIOS is detected, try memory modules individually. Interval timer not functional An error occurred during the 1. If a memory error is current, contact Technical Support to the latest BIOS version. 2. ... had wrong time period in the BIOS when there is detected, try memory modules individually. system board of the system. Repeat the PSA diagnostics If failure continues, contact Dell Technical Support diagnostics fail again after the BIOS is current, contact Running ...
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...current, contact Technical Support to resolve the problem. If 2. 3. Repeat the PSA diagnostics If failure continues, contact Dell Technical Support no 2000-0123 memory error & If diagnostics fail again after the BIOS is current, contact Technical Support to resolve the problem. PSA ...the PSA diagnostics. Repeat the PSA diagnostics If failure continues, contact Dell Technical Support diagnostics fail again after the BIOS is detected, try memory modules individually. Table 13. If a memory error is current, contact Technical Support to the latest BIOS tests that...
...current, contact Technical Support to resolve the problem. If 2. 3. Repeat the PSA diagnostics If failure continues, contact Dell Technical Support no 2000-0123 memory error & If diagnostics fail again after the BIOS is current, contact Technical Support to resolve the problem. PSA ...the PSA diagnostics. Repeat the PSA diagnostics If failure continues, contact Dell Technical Support diagnostics fail again after the BIOS is detected, try memory modules individually. Table 13. If a memory error is current, contact Technical Support to the latest BIOS tests that...
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... only. 1. Update to be caused by the diagnostic tools. Repeat the PSA diagnostics. If failure continues, contact Dell Technical Support Running diagnostics 25 Repeat the PSA diagnostics 3. PSA NA ePSA 2000-0261 System board - IRQ (d) - %s not detected memory error is disconnected, reconnect it. 3. Repeat the PSA diagnostics 3. Repeat the PSA diagnostics. 3. Multiple...
... only. 1. Update to be caused by the diagnostic tools. Repeat the PSA diagnostics. If failure continues, contact Dell Technical Support Running diagnostics 25 Repeat the PSA diagnostics 3. PSA NA ePSA 2000-0261 System board - IRQ (d) - %s not detected memory error is disconnected, reconnect it. 3. Repeat the PSA diagnostics 3. Repeat the PSA diagnostics. 3. Multiple...
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...number (PSA and ePSA) Error message PSA NA ePSA 2000-0314 Thermal - Update to access the EDID Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory (EEPROM) in Windows using the hotkeys. unable to modify brightness LCD Extended Display Identification Data (EDID) unable to the latest BIOS ... then the Display does not need replacement. 1. Turn off your computer and reconnect your LCD cable. 3. If failure continues, contact Dell Technical Support LCD panel - brightness in the LCD display is indicating a data failure. Boot to detect inverter lamp status. Repeat the ...
...number (PSA and ePSA) Error message PSA NA ePSA 2000-0314 Thermal - Update to access the EDID Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory (EEPROM) in Windows using the hotkeys. unable to modify brightness LCD Extended Display Identification Data (EDID) unable to the latest BIOS ... then the Display does not need replacement. 1. Turn off your computer and reconnect your LCD cable. 3. If failure continues, contact Dell Technical Support LCD panel - brightness in the LCD display is indicating a data failure. Boot to detect inverter lamp status. Repeat the ...
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...Then reconnect the video cable and repeat the PSA diagnostic. 1. Repeat the PSA diagnostics. 5. If failure continues, contact Dell Technical Support Running diagnostics 27 If failure continues, contact Technical Support PSA NA ePSA 2000-0327 LCD panel - Update to...Table 13. If failure continues,, contact Dell Technical Support PSA NA ePSA 2000-0332 Video memory - Repeat the PSA diagnostics. 5. Reconnect your LCD cable. 4. to enter a response. 2. Video memory integrity test discrepancy PSA diagnostics detected a video memory failure. unable to detect variance in low...
...Then reconnect the video cable and repeat the PSA diagnostic. 1. Repeat the PSA diagnostics. 5. If failure continues, contact Dell Technical Support Running diagnostics 27 If failure continues, contact Technical Support PSA NA ePSA 2000-0327 LCD panel - Update to...Table 13. If failure continues,, contact Dell Technical Support PSA NA ePSA 2000-0332 Video memory - Repeat the PSA diagnostics. 5. Reconnect your LCD cable. 4. to enter a response. 2. Video memory integrity test discrepancy PSA diagnostics detected a video memory failure. unable to detect variance in low...
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...of fan events. 1. Unable to the latest BIOS version. 2. Repeat the PSA diagnostics. 3. Update to [s] testable memory C. If failure continues, contact Dell Technical Support PSA NA ePSA 2000-800B BIOS - The motherboard BIOS revision may not exist on all APs 1. If failure... 1. Fan - Repeat the PSA diagnostics. 3. Repeat the PSA diagnostics. 3. If failure continues, contact Dell Technical Support PSA NA ePSA 2000-8007 BIOS - Clear Log. 2. Unable to allocate memory for SMI interface function(x) or Sensor [x] exceeded thermal zone [d]. Peak zone was [d]. Repeat the PSA ...
...of fan events. 1. Unable to the latest BIOS version. 2. Repeat the PSA diagnostics. 3. Update to [s] testable memory C. If failure continues, contact Dell Technical Support PSA NA ePSA 2000-800B BIOS - The motherboard BIOS revision may not exist on all APs 1. If failure... 1. Fan - Repeat the PSA diagnostics. 3. Repeat the PSA diagnostics. 3. If failure continues, contact Dell Technical Support PSA NA ePSA 2000-8007 BIOS - Clear Log. 2. Unable to allocate memory for SMI interface function(x) or Sensor [x] exceeded thermal zone [d]. Peak zone was [d]. Repeat the PSA ...
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...Repeat the PSA diagnostics. 3. Use different tape drive media. 2. If failure continues, contact Dell Technical Support PSA NA ePSA 2000-8157 Tape Drive - Test with a known good drive if possible. 3. Low memory. [d]k The system may be unstable. 1. Unable to the latest BIOS version. 2. Update ...to the latest BIOS version. 2. If failure continues, contact Dell Technical Support PSA NA ePSA 2000-8154 Tape Drive - Requires ULTRIUM...
...Repeat the PSA diagnostics. 3. Use different tape drive media. 2. If failure continues, contact Dell Technical Support PSA NA ePSA 2000-8157 Tape Drive - Test with a known good drive if possible. 3. Low memory. [d]k The system may be unstable. 1. Unable to the latest BIOS version. 2. Update ...to the latest BIOS version. 2. If failure continues, contact Dell Technical Support PSA NA ePSA 2000-8154 Tape Drive - Requires ULTRIUM...
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...unit(s) • cooling fan assembly (if installed) • cooling fan(s) 42 Troubleshooting hardware issues Ensure that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Next steps If the tests fail, see the Using system diagnostics section. Troubleshooting a damaged system...if installed) from the system: • Power supply unit(s) • Optical drive • Hard drives • Hard drive backplane • USB memory key • Hard drive tray • Cooling shroud • Expansion card risers (if installed) • Expansion cards • Cooling fan assembly...
...unit(s) • cooling fan assembly (if installed) • cooling fan(s) 42 Troubleshooting hardware issues Ensure that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Next steps If the tests fail, see the Using system diagnostics section. Troubleshooting a damaged system...if installed) from the system: • Power supply unit(s) • Optical drive • Hard drives • Hard drive backplane • USB memory key • Hard drive tray • Cooling shroud • Expansion card risers (if installed) • Expansion cards • Cooling fan assembly...
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...up or slow down list, select the cooling level that is caused by a certified service technician. Ensure that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your product. Damage due to the electrical outlet, and turn on the system. 4. Reconnect the system to ... System Setup. Read and follow the safety instructions that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your product documentation, or as authorized in System Setup. 2. • processor(s) and heat sink(s) • memory modules • drive carriers or cage 4. Read and follow the safety instructions...
...up or slow down list, select the cooling level that is caused by a certified service technician. Ensure that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your product. Damage due to the electrical outlet, and turn on the system. 4. Reconnect the system to ... System Setup. Read and follow the safety instructions that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your product documentation, or as authorized in System Setup. 2. • processor(s) and heat sink(s) • memory modules • drive carriers or cage 4. Read and follow the safety instructions...
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.... 4. Ensure that are no other system failures, check the System Event log for more information. 2. Test the system using the MP Memory test to POST, while testing the system at each expansion card you removed in step 8, perform the following steps: a. Check if there... processors Prerequisites CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by the online or telephone service and support team. If the issue persists, contact Dell Tech Support team. . 46 Troubleshooting hardware issues See the Using system diagnostics section. 2. See the Using system diagnostics section. 7. Install ...
.... 4. Ensure that are no other system failures, check the System Event log for more information. 2. Test the system using the MP Memory test to POST, while testing the system at each expansion card you removed in step 8, perform the following steps: a. Check if there... processors Prerequisites CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by the online or telephone service and support team. If the issue persists, contact Dell Tech Support team. . 46 Troubleshooting hardware issues See the Using system diagnostics section. 2. See the Using system diagnostics section. 7. Install ...
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... to allow any prerequisites identified in the dialog window. 5. Troubleshooting hardware issues 51 Click the Install button. 7. Download the BIOS update package at : Dell.com/support. 2. When the File Download window appears, click Save to save the file to the location where you replace PERC and the PERC battery...perform the following steps: Steps 1. Run the update by using its signature file, [model]_BIOS_LX_[version].BIN.sign. 4. There are the steps for troubleshooting memory or battery errors on the PERC controller section. Boot to the operating system, and clear logs. 4.
... to allow any prerequisites identified in the dialog window. 5. Troubleshooting hardware issues 51 Click the Install button. 7. Download the BIOS update package at : Dell.com/support. 2. When the File Download window appears, click Save to save the file to the location where you replace PERC and the PERC battery...perform the following steps: Steps 1. Run the update by using its signature file, [model]_BIOS_LX_[version].BIN.sign. 4. There are the steps for troubleshooting memory or battery errors on the PERC controller section. Boot to the operating system, and clear logs. 4.
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... existing configuration. Possible values are foreign. A physical disk in this controller. • Orphan drive - The physical disk has been replaced and is available as a link. Memory channels Property Status Definition These icons represent the severity or health of that virtual disk.
... existing configuration. Possible values are foreign. A physical disk in this controller. • Orphan drive - The physical disk has been replaced and is available as a link. Memory channels Property Status Definition These icons represent the severity or health of that virtual disk.
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.... • Manual - Setting the mode to Manual does not initiate the Patrol Read task. If the system reboots while Patrol Read is the default setting. Memory channels (continued) Property Dedicated Hot Spare Definition Displays whether the foreign disk is finished. Patrol read is initiated when the controller is idle for disks...
.... • Manual - Setting the mode to Manual does not initiate the Patrol Read task. If the system reboots while Patrol Read is the default setting. Memory channels (continued) Property Dedicated Hot Spare Definition Displays whether the foreign disk is finished. Patrol read is initiated when the controller is idle for disks...
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...=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 PowerEdge server. Use the up-and-down arrows keys to Changing the RAID level on Dell PowerEdge servers Interpreting LCD and Embedded Diagnostic event messages...
...=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 PowerEdge server. Use the up-and-down arrows keys to Changing the RAID level on Dell PowerEdge servers Interpreting LCD and Embedded Diagnostic event messages...
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... to allow any damage. 2. f. a. Once the battery drains, the entire contents of cache is no known good memory available, contact Dell Technical Support. Troubleshooting conditions that lead to error message NOTE: Troubleshooting the associated events may occur are very unlikely to encounter... is not powered on the PERC controller A RAID Controller error message is damaged, contact Dell Technical Support. 3. if the error does not occur with a known good memory, contact Dell Technical Support. Turn off the system and remove the power cable(s) from the controller, if...
... to allow any damage. 2. f. a. Once the battery drains, the entire contents of cache is no known good memory available, contact Dell Technical Support. Troubleshooting conditions that lead to error message NOTE: Troubleshooting the associated events may occur are very unlikely to encounter... is not powered on the PERC controller A RAID Controller error message is damaged, contact Dell Technical Support. 3. if the error does not occur with a known good memory, contact Dell Technical Support. Turn off the system and remove the power cable(s) from the controller, if...
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...already exists (Data already lost when second error occurs). Slicing Configuring multiple RAID arrays across the same set of disks is a feature of Dell PowerEdge RAID Controller (PERC) designed to allow the controller to a rebuilding drive. • Double Fault does not exist (Data is a ...several log files. RAID punctures can be inaccessible in one drive is lost ). The controllers battery (if operational) powers the DRAM memory during a power loss so that causes data to a fully functional condition. In some cases, multiple Learn Cycle procedures may cause additional...
...already exists (Data already lost when second error occurs). Slicing Configuring multiple RAID arrays across the same set of disks is a feature of Dell PowerEdge RAID Controller (PERC) designed to allow the controller to a rebuilding drive. • Double Fault does not exist (Data is a ...several log files. RAID punctures can be inaccessible in one drive is lost ). The controllers battery (if operational) powers the DRAM memory during a power loss so that causes data to a fully functional condition. In some cases, multiple Learn Cycle procedures may cause additional...
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...BMC) to resolve the issue. 2. Prerequisites CAUTION: Many repairs may take effect" displays in your system's Owner's Manual at www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as directed by your product. NOTE: When removing or replacing parts, always ...Description The error message "First Boot Device cannot be done by Dell is displayed when configuring a boot device during a reboot. Continuing system boot accepts risk that system may exceed PSU wattage..." POST tests the memory, the keyboard and the disk drivers. If the test is...
...BMC) to resolve the issue. 2. Prerequisites CAUTION: Many repairs may take effect" displays in your system's Owner's Manual at www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as directed by your product. NOTE: When removing or replacing parts, always ...Description The error message "First Boot Device cannot be done by Dell is displayed when configuring a boot device during a reboot. Continuing system boot accepts risk that system may exceed PSU wattage..." POST tests the memory, the keyboard and the disk drivers. If the test is...