Re: New to Servers, few questions
Just a thought, if you are going to run this from home, then 1850's can be pretty loud. The fan's push a lot through the 1u chassis.
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I thought it was working, but I was wrong. It ended up saying that this update package is not compatible with my system...I don't understand...I downloaded Pe2950 bundle...Why is such difficult to...
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If you followed Rey's steps then don't boot to the SBUU. Boot directly from the repository manager CD that you created.
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I did, I booted directly from the image created with repository manager. It ran for a while but then it ended up with that message...
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Re: PE 2950 Systems Build and Update Utility
Which bundle did you select?Which option did you select on this screen?
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3rd one: Linux v451I selected Deployment Media (Using Linux Bundle)P.S. Thanks for your help :)
View ArticleRe: BMC communication failure on poweredge 2950
This worked amazing!!!! I put the CD in and booted from it. It took about 20 minutes and updated everything in the system. I was watching the dots on the screen and i heard the server fans go off, but...
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mrteoI selected Deployment Media (Using Linux Bundle)Try choosing the SUU ISO. Then boot to the USB drive we created earlier(SBUU). When it asks for the SUU direct it to the CD you created.
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Ok.I was trying that right now!Thanks again
View ArticleRe: Poweredge 2950 dual video cards
Hello Porka,I am foreseeing myself experiencing the same issue as I am to add a Quadro NVS PCIe x1 card to my PE-2950 soon and later a FX100 Remote Host Card. I therefore ask; Were you able to find a...
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Hi TimIn the end I used a different base server (R710) since no one had a solution, although the web link posted about removing the idrac card sounded promising but I never got around to trying it...
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Hi Porka,Thanks for the quick reply. I will keep looking, if I find no solution I'll contact Dell Support as a last resort. Thanks again.
View ArticleRe: iDRAC Enterprise setup
yahaya01, There is no need to configure router to redirect traffic. System automatically redirects the traffic. iDRAC and LOM1 will have separate MAC address for communication so even though...
View ArticleUPS Alarm #149
I have alarm #149 showing on my Dell Rack 1000W UPS. The user manual says this alarm is "A faulted battery string has been detected and as a result, the charger is disabled." Reseating the battery did...
View ArticleRe: New to Servers, few questions
Thanks for the replies, at the moment not many to be honest under 70 users most likely. The server arrived today though and I tried to install ubuntu server but it cannot detect the disks. If I burn a...
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Well, it seems like the update already happened, despite that bad message.SBUU recognised the repository exported to USB key in SUU format and firmwares where already updated.I just want to write down...
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(continue)Now you can boot your machine from the first stick we prepared, wait for SBUU to run, select Firmware update and then connect the 2nd USB Stick (the one we just prepared with repository...
View ArticleRe: New to Servers, few questions
No, the Dell installation utility does not support Ubuntu (although the Linux option may work, but not likely). I think Ubuntu has the PERC 4 drivers, but remember that the PERC does NOT support...
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Hell mhlbThis issue can be caused by old firmware, loose connection, faulty battery, or a faulty UPS. I would suggest that you clear the error, update the firmware if a newer version is available, and...
View Articlepoweredge 850 power outages
hi,Do you know how is transfer time when power outages for a poweredge 850 ? I have 3 servers in my home and i don't want to buy an expensive UPS. I thoughtinstallingan inverter/ chargerXantrex with...
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