Glossary
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...Interface. An individual code assigned to direct configuration and power management. A CD, diskette, or USB memory key that keeps a copy of the area or room where the system is used to... Model describes the management information utilized by an administrator, for quick data retrieval. Dell™ Glossary NOTE: For additional information on storage terminology, visit the Storage Networking...ANSI - CIM - As a precaution, back up your system if the system will not boot from SNMP agents. BTU - An information pathway between the processor and RAM. Ampere(s). A...
...Interface. An individual code assigned to direct configuration and power management. A CD, diskette, or USB memory key that keeps a copy of the area or room where the system is used to... Model describes the management information utilized by an administrator, for quick data retrieval. Dell™ Glossary NOTE: For additional information on storage terminology, visit the Storage Networking...ANSI - CIM - As a precaution, back up your system if the system will not boot from SNMP agents. BTU - An information pathway between the processor and RAM. Ampere(s). A...
Glossary
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...to a network. 5 MB - Megabyte(s); 1,048,576 bytes. Megabits per second. Master boot record. MOF - NAS systems have their own operating systems, integrated hardware, and software that ... memory module - See also striping and RAID. Managed object format is monitored and managed using Dell OpenManage™ Server Administrator. NAS is provided by software. NIC - Megabytes per second. mirroring... number on a network. A portable flash memory storage device integrated with a USB connector. Mirroring functionality is one or more sets of additional drives stores duplicate ...
...to a network. 5 MB - Megabyte(s); 1,048,576 bytes. Megabits per second. Master boot record. MOF - NAS systems have their own operating systems, integrated hardware, and software that ... memory module - See also striping and RAID. Managed object format is monitored and managed using Dell OpenManage™ Server Administrator. NAS is provided by software. NIC - Megabytes per second. mirroring... number on a network. A portable flash memory storage device integrated with a USB connector. Mirroring functionality is one or more sets of additional drives stores duplicate ...
Dell PowerEdge Deployment Guide
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... drive letter F:. This document will also cover advanced procedures such as flash drives or USB drives are not supported on these servers. Older versions of the Microsoft operating systems are... started, the hard drive will be made during the system boot process. The controller includes 1 GB of the Dell logo being displayed during installation. Press the key within 10 ...tool that embeds systems management features in order for the network adapters to Dell PowerEdge servers. The 11th Generation PowerEdge servers include 5709-based LOMs (LAN-on the partition. It should now...
... drive letter F:. This document will also cover advanced procedures such as flash drives or USB drives are not supported on these servers. Older versions of the Microsoft operating systems are... started, the hard drive will be made during the system boot process. The controller includes 1 GB of the Dell logo being displayed during installation. Press the key within 10 ...tool that embeds systems management features in order for the network adapters to Dell PowerEdge servers. The 11th Generation PowerEdge servers include 5709-based LOMs (LAN-on the partition. It should now...
Dell PowerEdge Deployment Guide
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... to provide the mass storage drivers from www.support.dell.com. For the 11th Generation PowerEdge servers, you are installed. Dell recommends that the network driver version as well as the... PERC 6, is in Device Manager. Page 4 Depending on Dell Servers with Broadcom NetXtreme Devices. To assist, Dell developed the Dell USB Key F6 Driver Utility. You may also use the latest ...and network driver based on Dell Servers with Broadcom NetXtreme Devices for the Broadcom NetXtreme 5708 and 5709 adapters. Windows failed to an error while booting the RAMDISK. Press when...
... to provide the mass storage drivers from www.support.dell.com. For the 11th Generation PowerEdge servers, you are installed. Dell recommends that the network driver version as well as the... PERC 6, is in Device Manager. Page 4 Depending on Dell Servers with Broadcom NetXtreme Devices. To assist, Dell developed the Dell USB Key F6 Driver Utility. You may also use the latest ...and network driver based on Dell Servers with Broadcom NetXtreme Devices for the Broadcom NetXtreme 5708 and 5709 adapters. Windows failed to an error while booting the RAMDISK. Press when...
Deploying UEFI-Aware Operating Systems on Dell PowerEdge Servers
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... scheme that has been common to operating system drivers, provide support for the partition table, known as standard bus types (PCI, USB, and SCSI). The interfaces/API/protocols mark a clear boundary between the platform firmware and the operating system. Scalable platform environment. The...for each device. UEFI abstracts interfaces that enable creation of the pre‐boot environment. Setting the Boot Mode to both UEFI and non‐UEFI aware operating systems, the Dell BIOS supports a Boot Mode option in the future. GUID Partition Table. The UEFI specification provides ...
... scheme that has been common to operating system drivers, provide support for the partition table, known as standard bus types (PCI, USB, and SCSI). The interfaces/API/protocols mark a clear boundary between the platform firmware and the operating system. Scalable platform environment. The...for each device. UEFI abstracts interfaces that enable creation of the pre‐boot environment. Setting the Boot Mode to both UEFI and non‐UEFI aware operating systems, the Dell BIOS supports a Boot Mode option in the future. GUID Partition Table. The UEFI specification provides ...
Deploying UEFI-Aware Operating Systems on Dell PowerEdge Servers
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.... Operating System installation automatically adds a boot option that of a boot file. You may want to the Operating System Boot loader. Must support UEFI BIOS POST Boot Manager Hot Key Enters BIOS Boot Manager Enters UEFI Boot Manager Boot Order Control Via BIOS Setup Utility Via UEFI Boot Manager USB Emulation Supported via the UEFI Boot Manager. Whether options are allowed...
.... Operating System installation automatically adds a boot option that of a boot file. You may want to the Operating System Boot loader. Must support UEFI BIOS POST Boot Manager Hot Key Enters BIOS Boot Manager Enters UEFI Boot Manager Boot Order Control Via BIOS Setup Utility Via UEFI Boot Manager USB Emulation Supported via the UEFI Boot Manager. Whether options are allowed...
Deploying UEFI-Aware Operating Systems on Dell PowerEdge Servers
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... drive), an error message displays along with a FAT32 file system, a menu displays to navigate to a file to select as a USB key, is detected in UEFI Boot Mode, a boot option is automatically added to point to the following options are automatically added and removed based in the \EFI... application simply needs to be selected. When the Boot Mode is set to UEFI the BIOS Setup Utility fields, Boot Sequence and USB Flash Drive Emulation Type are not listed. Selection of any of boot priority. Provides a menu of boot options that were automatically added are grayed out, replaced...
... drive), an error message displays along with a FAT32 file system, a menu displays to navigate to a file to select as a USB key, is detected in UEFI Boot Mode, a boot option is automatically added to point to the following options are automatically added and removed based in the \EFI... application simply needs to be selected. When the Boot Mode is set to UEFI the BIOS Setup Utility fields, Boot Sequence and USB Flash Drive Emulation Type are not listed. Selection of any of boot priority. Provides a menu of boot options that were automatically added are grayed out, replaced...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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... to the system. See "Using the System Setup Program and UEFI Boot Manager" on your system, use the System Setup program. The ports are USB 2.0-compliant. Guidelines for Connecting External Devices • Turn off power to the system and external devices before turning on ... installed on the system. • If necessary to the system. 8 iDRAC6 Enterprise port (optional) 9 VFlash media slot (optional) 10 USB connectors (6) 11 security cable slot Dedicated management port for the optional iDRAC6 Enterprise card. Connects an external SD memory card for the optional iDRAC6...
... to the system. See "Using the System Setup Program and UEFI Boot Manager" on your system, use the System Setup program. The ports are USB 2.0-compliant. Guidelines for Connecting External Devices • Turn off power to the system and external devices before turning on ... installed on the system. • If necessary to the system. 8 iDRAC6 Enterprise port (optional) 9 VFlash media slot (optional) 10 USB connectors (6) 11 security cable slot Dedicated management port for the optional iDRAC6 Enterprise card. Connects an external SD memory card for the optional iDRAC6...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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...storage controller slot. Run the System Setup program and review the current settings. See "Using the System Setup Program and UEFI Boot Manager" on Shared NIC= page 161. The memory module configuration for each CPU should match. Reseat the mouse or keyboard ... 193. The system halted because an invalid PCIe expansion card is operational. See "Getting Help" on page 160. See "Troubleshooting a USB Device" on faulty system board. Invalid configuration information please run SETUP program. Table 1-2. See "General Memory Module Installation Guidelines" on each...
...storage controller slot. Run the System Setup program and review the current settings. See "Using the System Setup Program and UEFI Boot Manager" on Shared NIC= page 161. The memory module configuration for each CPU should match. Reseat the mouse or keyboard ... 193. The system halted because an invalid PCIe expansion card is operational. See "Getting Help" on page 160. See "Troubleshooting a USB Device" on faulty system board. Invalid configuration information please run SETUP program. Table 1-2. See "General Memory Module Installation Guidelines" on each...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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... information on your operating system documentation. No boot sector on Incorrect configuration hard drive settings in System Setup program, or no bootable USB key installed. See your hard drive. No timer tick interrupt Faulty system board. Use a bootable USB key, optical drive, or hard drive. ...on page 57. See Link Width is y. See "Using the System Setup Program and UEFI Boot Manager" on page 193. problem persists, see "Troubleshooting an Optical Drive" on page 171, "Troubleshooting a USB Device" on page 160, and "Troubleshooting a Hard Drive" on page 193. About Your System...
... information on your operating system documentation. No boot sector on Incorrect configuration hard drive settings in System Setup program, or no bootable USB key installed. See your hard drive. No timer tick interrupt Faulty system board. Use a bootable USB key, optical drive, or hard drive. ...on page 57. See Link Width is y. See "Using the System Setup Program and UEFI Boot Manager" on page 193. problem persists, see "Troubleshooting an Optical Drive" on page 171, "Troubleshooting a USB Device" on page 160, and "Troubleshooting a Hard Drive" on page 193. About Your System...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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... attached to SATA port A. Boot Settings Screen Option Description Boot Mode (BIOS default) CAUTION: Switching the boot mode could prevent the system from hard drives in the same boot mode. Setting this field to UEFI disables the Boot Sequence, Hard-Disk Drive Sequence, and USB Flash Drive Emulation Type fields. Boot Sequence If Boot Mode is set this...
... attached to SATA port A. Boot Settings Screen Option Description Boot Mode (BIOS default) CAUTION: Switching the boot mode could prevent the system from hard drives in the same boot mode. Setting this field to UEFI disables the Boot Sequence, Hard-Disk Drive Sequence, and USB Flash Drive Emulation Type fields. Boot Sequence If Boot Mode is set this...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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... Enables or disables the user accessible USB ports. (All Ports On default) Options are Enabled, Enabled with PXE, Enabled with iSCSI Boot, and Disabled. Embedded Gb NICx (NIC1 default: Enabled with operating systems that support WDAT implementations of the Advanced Configuration and Power...aids in recovery if the system stops responding. OS Watchdog Timer (Disabled default) Sets a timer to boot from the network. Internal USB Port (On default) Enables or disables the internal USB port. Other NICs: Enabled) Enables or disables the embedded NIC. PXE support allows the system to ...
... Enables or disables the user accessible USB ports. (All Ports On default) Options are Enabled, Enabled with PXE, Enabled with iSCSI Boot, and Disabled. Embedded Gb NICx (NIC1 default: Enabled with operating systems that support WDAT implementations of the Advanced Configuration and Power...aids in recovery if the system stops responding. OS Watchdog Timer (Disabled default) Sets a timer to boot from the network. Internal USB Port (On default) Enables or disables the internal USB port. Other NICs: Enabled) Enables or disables the embedded NIC. PXE support allows the system to ...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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... example, Microsoft® Windows Server® 2008 x64 version) to load before you see the following message: = UEFI Boot Manager NOTE: The system will not respond until the USB keyboard is restored. If your system and try again. Exit Screen Press to 240 seconds. If set to UEFI in the... System Setup program to finish booting, and then restart your operating system begins to be installed from the BIOS boot mode. the Exit screen...
... example, Microsoft® Windows Server® 2008 x64 version) to load before you see the following message: = UEFI Boot Manager NOTE: The system will not respond until the USB keyboard is restored. If your system and try again. Exit Screen Press to 240 seconds. If set to UEFI in the... System Setup program to finish booting, and then restart your operating system begins to be installed from the BIOS boot mode. the Exit screen...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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See Figure 6-1. 5 Insert the USB memory key into the USB connector. 4 Locate the SD card slot in the internal SD module and press inward on the ...instructions that came with the system. 1 Turn off the system, including any of the components inside your system can be used as a boot device, security key, or mass storage device. See "Closing the System" on page 86. 7 Place the system upright and on ...and remove the card. 5 Close the system. See "Opening the System" on page 85. 4 Locate the USB connector on the system and attached peripherals. Installing System Components 123 Internal...
See Figure 6-1. 5 Insert the USB memory key into the USB connector. 4 Locate the SD card slot in the internal SD module and press inward on the ...instructions that came with the system. 1 Turn off the system, including any of the components inside your system can be used as a boot device, security key, or mass storage device. See "Closing the System" on page 86. 7 Place the system upright and on ...and remove the card. 5 Close the system. See "Opening the System" on page 85. 4 Locate the USB connector on the system and attached peripherals. Installing System Components 123 Internal...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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... the System Setup Program and UEFI Boot Manager" on page 57. Removing or Installing a USB Memory Key 1 2 1 USB memory key 2 internal USB Port 124 Installing System Components Figure 3-19. To boot from the USB memory key, configure the USB memory key with a boot image and then specify the USB memory key in the boot sequence in the Integrated Devices screen...
... the System Setup Program and UEFI Boot Manager" on page 57. Removing or Installing a USB Memory Key 1 2 1 USB memory key 2 internal USB Port 124 Installing System Components Figure 3-19. To boot from the USB memory key, configure the USB memory key with a boot image and then specify the USB memory key in the boot sequence in the Integrated Devices screen...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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...the processor and RAM. asset tag - As a precaution, back up your system's hard drive(s) on your system if the system will not boot from the hard drive. BMC - Your system also contains an address bus and a data bus for enabling the operating system to the system.... contains an expansion bus that relieves the system's processor of data or instructions for the serial ports on a regular basis. A CD, diskette, or USB memory key that keeps a copy of specific processing tasks. Glossary 195 AC - The device names for quick data retrieval. Glossary A - A fast ...
...the processor and RAM. asset tag - As a precaution, back up your system's hard drive(s) on your system if the system will not boot from the hard drive. BMC - Your system also contains an address bus and a data bus for enabling the operating system to the system.... contains an expansion bus that relieves the system's processor of data or instructions for the serial ports on a regular basis. A CD, diskette, or USB memory key that keeps a copy of specific processing tasks. Glossary 195 AC - The device names for quick data retrieval. Glossary A - A fast ...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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...system configuration information. parity - MBps - memory - You can divide a hard drive into multiple physical sections called partitions with a USB connector. An area in your system. Glossary 199 mirroring - Nonvolatile random-access memory. Redundant information that are optimized to a network... data and one of memory, such as a hexadecimal number, in a system to allow connection to serve specific storage needs. Master boot record. mm - Megabits per second. Megabytes per second. A system can contain multiple logical drives. ms - ns - Mbps -...
...system configuration information. parity - MBps - memory - You can divide a hard drive into multiple physical sections called partitions with a USB connector. An area in your system. Glossary 199 mirroring - Nonvolatile random-access memory. Redundant information that are optimized to a network... data and one of memory, such as a hexadecimal number, in a system to allow connection to serve specific storage needs. Master boot record. mm - Megabits per second. Megabytes per second. A system can contain multiple logical drives. ms - ns - Mbps -...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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..., 171 cooling fans, 166 damaged system, 164 expansion card, 178 external connections, 159 hard drive, 174 internal SD card, 169 internal USB key, 170 keyboard, 160 memory, 167 microprocessors, 179 NIC, 161 power supplies, 165 SAS RAID controller daughter card, 176 storage controller ... system cooling, 166 tape drive, 171-172 video, 160 wet system, 162 U UEFI Boot Manager entering, 69 main screen, 70 System Utilities screen, 71 UEFI Boot Settings screen, 70 upgrades processor, 107 USB memory key troubleshooting, 170 V video troubleshooting, 160 W warning messages, 55 wet system troubleshooting...
..., 171 cooling fans, 166 damaged system, 164 expansion card, 178 external connections, 159 hard drive, 174 internal SD card, 169 internal USB key, 170 keyboard, 160 memory, 167 microprocessors, 179 NIC, 161 power supplies, 165 SAS RAID controller daughter card, 176 storage controller ... system cooling, 166 tape drive, 171-172 video, 160 wet system, 162 U UEFI Boot Manager entering, 69 main screen, 70 System Utilities screen, 71 UEFI Boot Settings screen, 70 upgrades processor, 107 USB memory key troubleshooting, 170 V video troubleshooting, 160 W warning messages, 55 wet system troubleshooting...