Re: R710 2nd CPU Install - E1410
I am on BIOS 1.2.6 and they currently have 6.3. I am running ESX 5.1 w/o using openmanage. What is the best and easiest way to update?Thanks
View ArticleDoes Dell PowerEdge T105 support EVGA Geforce 6200 256MB DDR2 NVidia PCI E...
Hi,Does my PC (DELL PowerEdge T105) support the VGA card (EVGA Geforce 6200 256MB DDR2 NVidia PCI E Graphics Card (256-P1-N399-LX))?Please help me out.--Thanks,Balu C.
View ArticleRe: Does Dell PowerEdge T105 support EVGA Geforce 6200 256MB DDR2 NVidia PCI...
No, Dell has not validated any video cards for their servers (except the latest generation). Not "validated" or "supported" doesn't mean it won't work ... you may find one that works, but it is...
View Articlepoweredge 850 front panel amber light
I have a blinking amber light......what does it mean?Where can I get a user and service manual? If you say dell, please provide link......since I can't find oneThanks
View ArticleRe: BMC communication failure on poweredge 2950
I am having exactly the same problem as jessy5765 but my server is a poweredge 2950. Will this iso work for this server as well ?I cannot logon to http://dtxdropbox.dell.com to try, login fails.Could...
View ArticleRe: Server armageddon?
It is world consumption of servers in millions. e.g. $48,250 = $48.25 Billion. The base numbers track closely with IDC/Gartner. What is needed is whether the projected numbers look right - or whether...
View ArticleRe: poweredge 850 front panel amber light
Sticky1,I have addressed the issue with the manual not being on the support page. In the meantime, what is the OS on the server? We may be able to run a diagnostic or install Open Manage Server Admin...
View ArticleRe: BMC communication failure on poweredge 2950
This probably will not work. They are different hardware.
View ArticleRe: BMC communication failure on poweredge 2950
here is the info I gave Jessy, this will show you how to create the same disc, but for your system. The posting I did for Jessy expired after 7 days, so its gone at this point,Please take a look...
View ArticleRe: Dell Tower 1920W UPS T610 Server
Thanks for the code. I have sent you an email requesting further information on the unit. Regards,
View ArticleDRAC 5 Virtual Media Problems
I recently purchased a Dell PowerEdge 1950 with a DRAC 5 installed. When I received the server, the DRAC had v1.0 firmware, so I upgraded it to 1.65. The upgrade was successful, and I can login to...
View ArticleRe: DRAC 5 Virtual Media Problems
I found out why the uploads were failing: "Before you upload an image from the RAC Web browser to the Virtual Flash, ensure that the image file is between 1.44 MB and 16 MB in size (inclusive) and...
View ArticleRe: R710 Fans on High
I cleared 'flea-power' by holding the power button for 20 seconds with power chords removed the other night before I cleared/reset/defaulted BIOS. I also downgraded the BIOS last night to 1.1.4;...
View ArticleRe: R710 Fans on High
I will also try to apply the Dell "Systems Build and Update Utility" before replacing the Front Panel I/O.www.dell.com/.../DriverDetailsIt says it should be able to flash firmware where needed; but...
View ArticleRe: Any success stories swapping our a H310 Adapter for a better PERC Adapter?
Worked like a charm without incident. Just a few minutes to swap out hardward and boot and I was back in business with the better controller.
View ArticleR810 E171F
My R810 is showing an E171F Error,with Bus 0 Device 3 Function 0.How do I figure out which PCI card this is referring to?
View ArticleRe: BMC communication failure on poweredge 2950
Okay. So I downloaded the repository manager. Downloaded the files, Created the repository, imported the files into the repository, Created a bundle, added the files to the bundle and then exported...
View ArticleRe: R810 E171F
Hello cisradminThe block diagram picture available to me is very low resolution. It appears that port 3 goes to the center riser/riser 1. This would make the likely culprit your PERC card or something...
View ArticleRe: Options to update a Poweredge R710 server with latest firmware when ESXi...
Hate to re-open this again, but I'm stuck. I have inherited an r710 that is still running a bios 2.x and iDRAC 1.5 I can't use get the bios updated with the Lifecycle Controller. I was hoping I...
View ArticleRe: Install Windows Server ON a flash drive
FYI, Windows Server 2012 Standard refuses to install on an external USB drive. Installer states it cannot be installed to USB device. Will try 2008 as well. If not 2008, will attempt ESXi 5.0 route.
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