Re: what video card on PE 1800/2800 PCIe X4/x8 slots?
Threads a little bit stale, but thought I'd add that removing the DRAC, booting up with onboard video, then uninstalling the default drivers with Device Manager and rebooting with only the new card (in...
View Article2950 won't boot
Hey guys, I currently have a Dell Power Edge 2950. I plugged both cables into both PSU but the only lights coming on are that of the power supplies being plugged.Server makes no noise... I don't even...
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Does the green light come on on the PSU when plugged into a KNOWN WORKING outlet (not a UPS) ... even if not connected to the server? Does the status LCD come on? If so, is it amber and scrolling a...
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Well right now when I plug it in the greenlight on the back of the 2xPSU come on... its the symbol with plug/electric shock. The outlets work 100% i plugged a Dell 300 into the same not long after. So...
View ArticleRe: 2950 won't boot
Most likely your motherboard then.Try clearing the NVRAM using the jumpers on the motherboard.Try disconnecting everything unnecessary from the system (remove all expansion cards, including the RAID...
View ArticleRe: 2950 won't boot
It seems odd though that I dont even get a post screen. 1.NVRAM, to be clear I should move it over a pin.. try to power on, then move it back? 2. I am in the process3. This will be last alternative
View ArticleRe: 2950 won't boot
"It seems odd though that I dont even get a post screen. "Not really ... POST is handled by the BIOS on the motherboard. Several things may cause a no video problem, but if the motherboard is failed,...
View ArticleBMC Watchdog ... reliability?
Hi,Just wondering what others have experienced with the BMC Watchdog for PowerEdge servers running Windows.Does the Watchdog reliably catch when Windows is hung?Does it ever give false...
View ArticlePowerEdge 2550 like zombie.
I have 2 PowerEdge 2550 (bought second handed) both stays in black screen, like no signal to the monitor, i mean, it has signal but, the color isn't even black, it's just the monitor's screen powered...
View ArticleDell PowerEdge 2950 Memory Replacement
Hello everyone, a Dell Poweredge 2950 had memory failure. Is memory hot swappable in Dell 2950? Do I have to take the server down before replacing the memory?
View ArticleRe: Dell PowerEdge 2950 Memory Replacement
No, it is not hot-swappable. Power down to replace. Most (not necessarily all) servers that support "hot-swap" are actually "hot-add", meaning you can add memory "hot", but not remove (including...
View ArticleMotherboard temperature
Hi, I would like to ask what is the maximum temperature supported by the motherboard of the Dell PowerEdge R710 server, and for what time can this temperature be held in order to not damage thy system?...
View ArticleRe: Getting public IP of my DRAC 5
iamrahulusIs it something to do with security bit the DRAC sends back that could be possibly blocked by the router?It sounds like everything is set up correctly. I can't say for sure what the problem...
View ArticleRe: PowerEdge 2550 like zombie.
Hello BrunoAre you getting lights on the system board? Are all of the fans coming on?You can try reseating the power supply, or swapping the power supplies. Do these servers each have two power...
View ArticlePower Edge 6450
Hi, im looking for a D SET o anyother tool for dell power edge 6450 system. Anyone know some tool for these old family servers?Regards.
View ArticleRe: PowerEdge 2550 like zombie.
Hi Daniel, yes, both have two power supplies, i already did the reseating and swapping. There is no add-on cards, keyboard or any unnecesary thing, all fans are working fine, the only fan that have...
View ArticleRe: Power Edge 6450
Hello jorgeemsI show that DSET version 1.8 is compatible with the 6450:ftp://ftp.us.dell.com/sysman/Dell_DSET_1.8.0.131.msiIf you go to the drivers and downloads page for the 6450 at support.dell.com...
View Articleclean install of a W2K server with Raid1
HiI have a PowerEdge 400SC with Raid 1 installed. I would like to do a clean install.I read somewhere that I can delete the existing raid config at the CERC controller and then install on it (not sure...
View ArticleRe: Backplane in Degraded state
Well now the darn error is gone, I can't find anything in the Alert logs on OME and have forgotten what server was having the problem! Sorry, I cannot answer except to say that there MAY be empty...
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