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Re: PE2950 BIOS upgrade without floppy drive

I've finally done it, i went with option 1 using the Linux based update package from within Xen  following the instruction from this page  supportapj.dell.com/.../3onliner.htmMy Bios & firmware are...

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memory configurations for PE-R410

Hi,I want to upgrade the memory of a PowerEdge R-410 that was bought with 2 x Xeon X5670 and 6 x 4 GB dual-rank RDIMM 1333MHz. The system has two free memory slots, therefore I would like to know if...

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R515 problems with BIOS 2.0.2

Hi,in vmware forums i found a couple of admins that have the same problems with BIOS 2.0.2 in R515 that we have.Several PSODs after upgrading to BIOS 2.0.2 on ESXi 5.0 U2 machines.Downgrading to BIOS...

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Re: memory configurations for PE-R410

The combination will not work. According to the memory matrix, it will support 24gb, 32gb, 48gb and 64gb.  With your suggested addition of 2 x 8gb RDIMM's, would put it at 40gb, which is not supported....

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Re: memory configurations for PE-R410

Ok, thanks for your answer. But then, when you said that according to the memory matrix it does support 48 GB, a combination of 4 x 4G + 4 x 8 GB = 48 GB would be possible? or what it means is 6 x 8...

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Re: memory configurations for PE-R410

You can install 4 x 4gb RDIMM's in slots A4,A1, B4, B1, which is channel 0.   You can put 4 x 8gb RDIMM's in slots A2,A3,B2,B3  and set to Optimizer  Mode.   Optimizer allows all 4 slots to be used,...

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Re: memory configurations for PE-R410

Ok, now I understand a bit more. So, the alternative of of using Optimizer mode with 4X4GB for channel 0 and 2x8GB for channels 1 and 2 implies not using SDCC. Is this detrimental for computing eficacy...

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Re: memory configurations for PE-R410

You will probably not see any performance issues whatsoever, as they will be miniscule at best.   It allows you to use the most memory for the dollar.  Regards,

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Re: Dell PowerEdge 2850 vs Hp MSA 500G2

I can't be sure about compatibility, but are you looking under the Virtual Disk menu or the Physical Disks page? If you are on VD menu and there is no configuration you won't see the drives. Go to...

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Re: memory configurations for PE-R410

Ok, great! Thank you very much for your fast answers.Regards.

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Re: DRAC4 Reset

Hello JohnWhat output do you get with this command? racadm getconfig -g cfgUserAdmin -i 1That should display the account information for the root user account(Don't put a unique password in the...

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Re: R515 problems with BIOS 2.0.2

Michael, I have submitted it and it is currently being addressed and looked into. I am not certain if they will re release it or will address it in the next update. If I hear I will let you know.

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Poweredge 2950 g1

I am asking if it is possible to replace the gen 1 motherboard with a gen 2 motherboard and still be able to use all the components off the Gen 1 server. I would be basically jacking up all the parts...

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RAM upgrade for T610

hi there,I'd like to get a RAM upgrade for a server in a remote site office running ESXi 4.1Its a T610 and from the dell warranty page I can see that it shipped with:_1 32GB MEMORY FOR 2CPU (8X4GB DUAL...

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Re: RAM upgrade for T610

Huw,The T610 supports 12 dimms up to 192GB of ram (12x8GB RDimms)Now the memory mode setting in the BIOS will determine what location the dimms would go. Do you have the OMSA VIB loaded on the server...

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Re: Poweredge 2950 g1

Bruce,The 2950 generations are chassis specific, so the hardware and layout change between generations. So you wouldn't be able to swap the gen 2 board out for the gen1. What is the issue you are...

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Re: Poweredge 2950 g1

I am not having any issues with the motherboard, wanted to run quad core procs on it but they are not supported, is all so i was just wanting to know if a main board swap would work. As I got the...

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Re: Ubuntu install on an M600 Blade

Hi,         I need a help regarding this post. I saw also the solution to this post. Actually I also see the same issue. I am trying to install Ubuntu Server 12.04 in Ericsson blade. Some how I am...

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PE 2950 Systems Build and Update Utility

Hi,I'm sorry for bothering, I tried to look into other's posts, but I wasn't able to find what I'm looking for.I just received a PE2950 and I want to run some updates (BIOS, Firmware, etc).I downloaded...

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C1100 cloud server no POST after bios update

I updated the bios on a C1100 CS24-TY cloud server and now it will not POST - turns on, fans spin up full blast, but no POST and BMC is not available.  The service light on the front is also orange. I...

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