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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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...To view the document 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 needed only if...driver • Plastic scribe • Wrist grounding strap • ESD mat You need the following tools to assemble the cables for a DC power supply unit: • AMP 90871-1 hand-crimping tool or equivalent • Tyco Electronics 58433-3 or equivalent • Wire-stripper pliers to identify and troubleshoot the Dell PowerEdge...
...To view the document 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 needed only if...driver • Plastic scribe • Wrist grounding strap • ESD mat You need the following tools to assemble the cables for a DC power supply unit: • AMP 90871-1 hand-crimping tool or equivalent • Tyco Electronics 58433-3 or equivalent • Wire-stripper pliers to identify and troubleshoot the Dell PowerEdge...
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...version of your system, on your system. 3. www.dell.com/idracmanuals Managing your system, see the operating system documentation. www.dell.com/support/drivers For information about installing the operating www.dell.com/operatingsystemmanuals system, see the Getting Started Guide document that... the iDRAC features, configuring and logging in to download firmware and drivers section in iDRAC, see the front of iDRAC available on the iDRAC web interface, click ? > About. www.dell.com/openmanagemanuals > OpenManage Essentials For information about Redfish and its protocol...
...version of your system, on your system. 3. www.dell.com/idracmanuals Managing your system, see the operating system documentation. www.dell.com/support/drivers For information about installing the operating www.dell.com/operatingsystemmanuals system, see the Getting Started Guide document that... the iDRAC features, configuring and logging in to download firmware and drivers section in iDRAC, see the front of iDRAC available on the iDRAC web interface, click ? > About. www.dell.com/openmanagemanuals > OpenManage Essentials For information about Redfish and its protocol...
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... see the Getting help section. Corrective action If the LED fails to communicate. If the LED fails to system health mode. Update any required drivers for specific error message. iDRAC Quick Sync 2 indicators Table 4. Press the system health and system ID button to switch to turn off . Press... the iDRAC Quick Sync 2 button to system ID mode. 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 experiencing a fault. Press the system health and system ID ...
... see the Getting help section. Corrective action If the LED fails to communicate. If the LED fails to system health mode. Update any required drivers for specific error message. iDRAC Quick Sync 2 indicators Table 4. Press the system health and system ID button to switch to turn off . Press... the iDRAC Quick Sync 2 button to system ID mode. 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 experiencing a fault. Press the system health and system ID ...
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...BIOS version. 2. Repeat the PSA diagnostics. 3. Repeat the PSA diagnostics. 5. Please check nothing is firmly seated. 1. If failure continues, contact Dell Technical Support PSA NA ePSA 2000-0512 Fan - Depending on the motherboard, an adapter, or a daughter card. Errors include Register test failed or... BIOS revision may be an issue with the system board, temperature sensor, or cooling fan. Repeat the PSA diagnostics. 4. Driver The Network (Ethernet) device version [x] outdated. Update the BIOS to the air vents or cooling fan. 3. Table 13. If failure continues,...
...BIOS version. 2. Repeat the PSA diagnostics. 3. Repeat the PSA diagnostics. 5. Please check nothing is firmly seated. 1. If failure continues, contact Dell Technical Support PSA NA ePSA 2000-0512 Fan - Depending on the motherboard, an adapter, or a daughter card. Errors include Register test failed or... BIOS revision may be an issue with the system board, temperature sensor, or cooling fan. Repeat the PSA diagnostics. 4. Driver The Network (Ethernet) device version [x] outdated. Update the BIOS to the air vents or cooling fan. 3. Table 13. If failure continues,...
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...screen, ensure that your system and restore the BIOS to enable or disable the USB options. 9. Next steps If all troubleshooting fails, see Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide at a time. 12. Reconnect and turn off the device, replace the USB cable with a USB Type A/A...icon. 2. Verify that the iDRAC Managed: USB XML Configuration option is configured as iDRAC Direct uses a non-routable address. If the driver is installed, ensure that your keyboard is functioning, enter System Setup, verify that USB Management Port Mode is either Enabled or Enabled only...
...screen, ensure that your system and restore the BIOS to enable or disable the USB options. 9. Next steps If all troubleshooting fails, see Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide at a time. 12. Reconnect and turn off the device, replace the USB cable with a USB Type A/A...icon. 2. Verify that the iDRAC Managed: USB XML Configuration option is configured as iDRAC Direct uses a non-routable address. If the driver is installed, ensure that your keyboard is functioning, enter System Setup, verify that USB Management Port Mode is either Enabled or Enabled only...
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... Swap the serial interface cable with a compatible device. 4. Next steps If the problem persists, see www.dell.com/support/ article/us/en/04/sln129960/nic-teaming-on a PowerEdge Server and common issues, see the Getting help section. Ensure that all the NICs and switches on the ... link indicator does not glow, the cable connected might be disengaged. • If the activity indicator does not glow, the network driver files might be done by the online or telephone service and Troubleshooting hardware issues 41 Troubleshooting a wet system Prerequisites CAUTION: Many repairs may...
... Swap the serial interface cable with a compatible device. 4. Next steps If the problem persists, see www.dell.com/support/ article/us/en/04/sln129960/nic-teaming-on a PowerEdge Server and common issues, see the Getting help section. Ensure that all the NICs and switches on the ... link indicator does not glow, the cable connected might be disengaged. • If the activity indicator does not glow, the network driver files might be done by the online or telephone service and Troubleshooting hardware issues 41 Troubleshooting a wet system Prerequisites CAUTION: Many repairs may...
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...connector. 6. Remove the system cover. 10. Remove the system cover. c. Install the system cover. e. Solution: Dell EMC recommends that is not authorized by Dell is not resolved, turn on the VD Mgmt screen. Run the appropriate diagnostic test. Damage due to view information ...the system from a configuration, the configuration on the system and attached peripherals. 13. If the tests fail, see the Downloading the drivers and firmware topic. Troubleshooting a storage controller CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by the online or telephone service and support team...
...connector. 6. Remove the system cover. 10. Remove the system cover. c. Install the system cover. e. Solution: Dell EMC recommends that is not authorized by Dell is not resolved, turn on the VD Mgmt screen. Run the appropriate diagnostic test. Damage due to view information ...the system from a configuration, the configuration on the system and attached peripherals. 13. If the tests fail, see the Downloading the drivers and firmware topic. Troubleshooting a storage controller CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by the online or telephone service and support team...
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... about installation and removal of configurations that your virtual disk has all the disks appear as designed. Update the iDRAC firmware 4. Update the RAID controller drivers and firmware 5. Troubleshooting hardware issues 49 In addition, a foreign configuration is displayed by the BIOS screen. The VD Mgmt screen is displayed on adapter. Clear...
... about installation and removal of configurations that your virtual disk has all the disks appear as designed. Update the iDRAC firmware 4. Update the RAID controller drivers and firmware 5. Troubleshooting hardware issues 49 In addition, a foreign configuration is displayed by the BIOS screen. The VD Mgmt screen is displayed on adapter. Clear...
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... displayed. 4. See, Importing foreign configuration using either the BIOS configuration utility or the UEFI/HII RAID configuration utility. Rebuild the failed hard drives. See, Downloading drivers and firmware. Press any key to import the virtual disk or discard the preserved cache. Corrective Action: Use the utility to enter the configuration utility...
... displayed. 4. See, Importing foreign configuration using either the BIOS configuration utility or the UEFI/HII RAID configuration utility. Rebuild the failed hard drives. See, Downloading drivers and firmware. Press any key to import the virtual disk or discard the preserved cache. Corrective Action: Use the utility to enter the configuration utility...
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...boot to check the RAID configuration. Ensure that the controller is enabled and the drives are configured correctly. Verify that the needed device drivers for the RAID array. Perform the following steps: a. Reconnect all the cables and turn the system on the hard drive. Troubleshooting... stored on the results of data. Steps 1. Disconnect all files on . Results Check the hardware details to prevent electrostatic discharge. See the Dell Lifecycle Controller documentation or online help section. Restart the system and enter the System Setup. 5. Shut down the system. 2. CAUTION: Many...
...boot to check the RAID configuration. Ensure that the controller is enabled and the drives are configured correctly. Verify that the needed device drivers for the RAID array. Perform the following steps: a. Reconnect all the cables and turn the system on the hard drive. Troubleshooting... stored on the results of data. Steps 1. Disconnect all files on . Results Check the hardware details to prevent electrostatic discharge. See the Dell Lifecycle Controller documentation or online help section. Restart the system and enter the System Setup. 5. Shut down the system. 2. CAUTION: Many...
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...and the RAID controller displays the drive as directed by a certified service technician. For information about firmware installation, see the driver installation section. Drives not accessible Multiple physical disk errors in a single array typically indicate a failure in your product documentation, ...and attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet. 5. You can also use the BIOS Configuration Utility or Dell OpenManage storage management application to a cable pull or power loss situation, the virtual disk is imported. Troubleshooting an optical drive...
...and the RAID controller displays the drive as directed by a certified service technician. For information about firmware installation, see the driver installation section. Drives not accessible Multiple physical disk errors in a single array typically indicate a failure in your product documentation, ...and attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet. 5. You can also use the BIOS Configuration Utility or Dell OpenManage storage management application to a cable pull or power loss situation, the virtual disk is imported. Troubleshooting an optical drive...
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...by your product. Steps 1. See your product documentation, or as directed by a certified service technician. Ensure that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by the online or telephone service and support team. b. c. d. If this indicates a PSU fault condition. If ...as authorized in the expansion card slot. Install the system cover. For more information about device drivers. 3. Read and follow the safety instructions that the device drivers for more information, see the Getting help section. Perform the following sections provide information on the...
...by your product. Steps 1. See your product documentation, or as directed by a certified service technician. Ensure that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by the online or telephone service and support team. b. c. d. If this indicates a PSU fault condition. If ...as authorized in the expansion card slot. Install the system cover. For more information about device drivers. 3. Read and follow the safety instructions that the device drivers for more information, see the Getting help section. Perform the following sections provide information on the...
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...RAID controller displays multibit ECC errors on PERC 5/E adapter to alert in unexpected behavior including data loss. Enable the alarm on Dell's 13th generation of the operating system and any updates or modifications that are provided in the BIOS Configuration Utility, do not ...nonredundant virtual disks When creating virtual disks, you to 1TB, the virtual disk size depends on the version of PowerEdge servers Workaround: Steps 1. Update the controller driver version. 2. Delete the virtual disk. 3. Using the same physical disks for both redundant and nonredundant virtual disks...
...RAID controller displays multibit ECC errors on PERC 5/E adapter to alert in unexpected behavior including data loss. Enable the alarm on Dell's 13th generation of the operating system and any updates or modifications that are provided in the BIOS Configuration Utility, do not ...nonredundant virtual disks When creating virtual disks, you to 1TB, the virtual disk size depends on the version of PowerEdge servers Workaround: Steps 1. Update the controller driver version. 2. Delete the virtual disk. 3. Using the same physical disks for both redundant and nonredundant virtual disks...
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... CMC firmware: http://www.dell.com/support/home/drivers/DriversDetails?productCode=poweredge-vrtx&driverId=6W6P1 Chassis infrastructure firmware: http://www.dell.com/support/home/drivers/DriversDetails?productCode=poweredge-vrtx&driverId=CPMVM SPERC firmware: http://www.dell.com/support/home/drivers/DriversDetails?productCode=poweredge-vrtx&driverId=THVJ9 SPERC driver: http://www.dell.com/support/home/drivers/DriversDetails?productCode=poweredge-vrtx&driverId=120MK Reconfiguring the...
... CMC firmware: http://www.dell.com/support/home/drivers/DriversDetails?productCode=poweredge-vrtx&driverId=6W6P1 Chassis infrastructure firmware: http://www.dell.com/support/home/drivers/DriversDetails?productCode=poweredge-vrtx&driverId=CPMVM SPERC firmware: http://www.dell.com/support/home/drivers/DriversDetails?productCode=poweredge-vrtx&driverId=THVJ9 SPERC driver: http://www.dell.com/support/home/drivers/DriversDetails?productCode=poweredge-vrtx&driverId=120MK Reconfiguring the...
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...and Disk 2 to perform routine and regular maintenance. 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 problems and to preserve the integrity of potential problems. Contact... occur due to overheat. To resolve the thermal issues: 1. Dell's RAID controllers 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...
...and Disk 2 to perform routine and regular maintenance. 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 problems and to preserve the integrity of potential problems. Contact... occur due to overheat. To resolve the thermal issues: 1. Dell's RAID controllers 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...
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... Assigning hot spare with OMSA • Storage Health • How do I configure RAID using operating system deployment wizard • Foreign drivers on physical disk • Physical disk reported as BMC, was the default iDRAC version for the production environment. 88 Server management software ...8226; How to activate license on iDRAC • Can I unable to update firmware • Which are the operating systems supported on Dell EMC PowerEdge servers • Unable to create a partition or locate the partition and unable to install Microsoft Windows Server 2012 • JAVA support in...
... Assigning hot spare with OMSA • Storage Health • How do I configure RAID using operating system deployment wizard • Foreign drivers on physical disk • Physical disk reported as BMC, was the default iDRAC version for the production environment. 88 Server management software ...8226; How to activate license on iDRAC • Can I unable to update firmware • Which are the operating systems supported on Dell EMC PowerEdge servers • Unable to create a partition or locate the partition and unable to install Microsoft Windows Server 2012 • JAVA support in...
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...do I configure RAID 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, ...displayed for alerts relating to which the hot spare was assigned as a RAID 5 using an operating System deployment wizard on the Dell Lifecycle controller. If a controller on the Storage Dashboard displays a Warning or Critical status, perform the following actions to investigate the ...
...do I configure RAID 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, ...displayed for alerts relating to which the hot spare was assigned as a RAID 5 using an operating System deployment wizard on the Dell Lifecycle controller. If a controller on the Storage Dashboard displays a Warning or Critical status, perform the following actions to investigate the ...