Re: Dell PowerEdge R710 Operating System Reinstallation Query
- Would we encounter any problems installing Server 2008 onto the new Hard Disk Drives?You may need to load the driver for the RAID controller (and other drivers post-install), but other than this,...
View ArticleRe: "System Services Update Required"
Thanks, I was able to update most of the firmware using that CD image and repair the System Services <F10> login via the iDRAC web interface.Just to note anyone who's using that CD image, for the...
View ArticleDell PowerEdge R610 and SD Flash Module
We have a couple Dell PowerEdge R610 rack servers that we purchased with the 1GB SD flash modules. We recently purchased a PowerEdge R620 and got this one with the dual 1GB flash module that allows...
View ArticleRe: Which Dell update package to use?
Here are the steps to update the Broadcom NIC drivers:1. Download the new Broadcom drivers.a. 32-bit ftp.dell.com/.../Bcom_LAN_16.2.1_W2K3_8_A02.exeb. 64-bit...
View ArticleRe: Dell PowerEdge R610 and SD Flash Module
No, the option is not available on the R610. The location for installing the cards are not the same, so the R610 will only handle the single SD card option. Regards,
View ArticleRe: Which Dell update package to use?
Thanks Geoff, that’s informative. The teaming is between Broadcom & Intel NICs using Broadcom BACS version 2. I suppose I’ll have to download driver packages for Intel as well. Few more...
View ArticleRe: Which Dell update package to use?
1. For Broadcom NIC drivers, its not a good idea to update this way; most of the time the update fails. The method prescribed is the tested method that works.2. The firmware is a separate download;...
View ArticleDell PowerEdge End Of Life servers
Hell everyone, the other day I was going through http://en.community.dell.com/techcenter/extras/f/4475/t/19415480.aspx to understand End of Life for Dell PowerEdge 6850. Is there any direct link from...
View ArticleRe: CPU Machine Chk: processor sensor, transition to non-recoverable
NO, this did not *FIX* the problem - this simply "cleared the error temporarily."Clearing out the log does NOT fix the problem.
View ArticleRe: Dell PowerEdge End Of Life servers
No, Dell does not publish such info.Sales would have ended sometime 2007.As systems can be warranteed for up to 5 years (7 years in some rare cases - usually government or extremely common/popular...
View ArticleMulti-chassis management - m1000e
Hi,Is there a way to rename the Group within Multi-Chassis management?ThxJohn Bradshaw
View ArticleRe: CPU Machine Chk: processor sensor, transition to non-recoverable
My above comment was to the person who said he "FIXED" the issue by running a "clear log" shell script.
View ArticleRe: Dell PowerEdge End Of Life servers
Thanks Flash, what will you say about lifetime of a server? If the server continues to get support then it’s not an EOL product. May be manufacturing has stopped but not the support which makes it...
View ArticleRe: Which Dell update package to use?
Thanks Geoff, flashing BIOS is bit scary especially on servers in clustered environment. Regarding BACS, do you think I can save NIC teaming settings using save as feature, uninstall BACS ver. 2,...
View ArticleRe: Dell PowerEdge End Of Life servers
"If the server continues to get support then it’s not an EOL product."That depends on your definition of End of Life. If it is just support you want - technical support available in the event you...
View ArticleWhich iDRAC is shipped on refurbed poweredges?
Hi folks,I'm looking at refurbs but can't figure out if any of them ship with iDRAC Enterprise. Is there a way to tell? Is it possible to get the service tag/detailed hardware config before...
View ArticleRe: Dell PowerEdge R710 Operating System Reinstallation Query
Thanks for the update TheFlash1932... I'll give this a go.
View ArticleOracle’s Sun Server X3-2L
Hello Alli would like to compare Oracle Sun Server X3-2L with one of the dell servers, which dell server can be identical for this model?your advise is appreciatedthanksAdel
View ArticleRe: Dell UPS 2700W Service Battery warning
Hi, we have the same issue and setup (additonal battery). Did you get a solution for this?
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