iDRAC 6 Webpage cannot be found error
Hello, I have an R710 running W2K3 with an iDRAC6. I can log on to the card but I get an error that say the webpage cannot be found. Everything along the left hand side of the window, says...
View ArticleAdding new PE M630 blade to existing VRTX
I have a VRTX currently in production, with two M630 blades acting as VMware vCenter 6 hosts. vCenter is running on Slot 1. Both Slot 1 and 2 are hosting independent VM's and sharing a RAID 10...
View ArticleOMSA can't get power supply status on poweredge c2100 that's been upgraded...
I have recently upgraded 2 Poweredge C2100 from Windows Server 2003 to Windows Server 2012.After installing OMSA 8.1, the powersupply status on 1 of them shows red 'x', on the other is just shows ?....
View ArticlePE R810 Memory Configuration Not Optimal
A client of mine has several PE R810 servers with 2 CPU's and 2 blanks (I don't think these were purchased with the FlexMem Bridges). Each server has 8x 32GB DIMMs, but the BIOS is giving an error...
View ArticleNeed Latest firmware for R710 NIC Drivers for ESXi 6.0.0 Update 2
Looking for the latest NIC firmware for Dell build 3620759, for R710's. We are having some latency between our SAN on our ESXi hosts looking though the support and download pages it doesn't show any...
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SSD PCIe Installation
Hello,I'm trying to install the Plextor SSD PCI M6e Black Edition into a DELL PE T605 Server. The BIOS recognizes the SSD, but when I try to use the ssd fron the Linux OS, it doesn't appears as a hard...
View ArticleT610 BIOS/iDRAC6 Firmware update path
I've inherited two T610 models that are both at BIOS version 1.1.4 and iDRAC6 firmware version 1.03.10. Is it safe to go with the latest version or is there a recommended update path to get these onto...
View ArticleDell Poweredge 840 Memory Upgrade
I have a Dell Poweredge 840 Desktop server that is currently configured with 1GB of memory. The stock part number for that memory is Y5948. I purchased a set of Micron MT36HTF51272PY-667E1 4GB Dual...
View ArticleUpdating Poweredge 2900 tower motherboards
I have 2 Poweredge 2900s. Want to up their processing power via used parts.Wondering what are the latest possible motherboards that can fit inside of them, from other models for instance if any at...
View ArticleJava Remote Console - PowerEdge M600 Blade
Hi,If i buy a used M600 Blade Server, i will be able to use the remote console function?The one that use Java, for remote management?Is anyway in case is not enable to enable it?Regards,Jose
View ArticleDell T310 PowerEdge Memory upgrade problem
I have a Dell Power Edge Server T310 Service Tag: ((SVC Tag removed by moderator)), it currently has 2GB Memory Modules in 6 slots. I chatted with parts department at Dell gave them the Service Tag...
View ArticleWhat is the best method for Poweredge R420 Firmware Upgrade
Dell has many ways to upgrade PowerEdge servers, but I haven’t found an universal way to upgrade all my firmware. What is the best approach to upgrade Dell firmware ?Does Dell have a method to upgrade...
View Articlepoweredge 1900 ethernet driver windows vista 64 bit
Hello I'm hoping someone can help me I have a poweredge 1900 server with windows vista 64 bitoperating system and I'm having trouble finding a driver for the ethernet controller. I called dell to...
View ArticleGeForce 650 Ti will not display past BIOS screen on PowerEdge T310
I've added a GeForce 650 Ti to my PowerEdge T310, and although it does display the BIOS loading screen it does not display anything further.I've replaced it with a 9800GT which DOES work into Windows,...
View ArticleAmber Light LED on Dell PowerEdge 1950
Hello,I was asked to "remove" the amber warnings from the LED of several Dell PowerEdge 1950.I examined the LED and was unable to "remove" the warning using the controls on the LED display on the front...
View ArticleDell R710 No Power
Greetings all,I am trying to fix a r710 server for a gentleman who is trying to start a Urgent care facility.The unit he currently has will not power up at all when hitting the power button. Opening...
View ArticleUpgrade RAM On PowerEdge 2900
I've a poweredge 2900 with 4GB RAM (4 module 1Gb each one)I would like to upgrade RAM to 8 or 16 GB. Can I use 2GB Module DDR2? For example 4 Module 1GB + 2 Module 2GB or 4 Module 1GB + 6 Module 2GB?
View ArticleR610 iDRAC6 disconnects after a few seconds
Hi all,I have a set of R610 servers with iDRAC6 enterprise in all of them, and I am seeing the same issue everywhere - I connect to the console, it stays up for a few seconds, with the FPS counter...
View ArticlePowerEdge R410 Memory Upgrade
Hello,I need to update my memories DELL R410 server, but information on the Internet is unclear. I can not find reliable information related to the maximum amount of memory that supports this server.I...
View ArticleInstall windows server 2012 via USB to Poweredge R710
I am totally stumped and don't know where to go from here. I managed to get the server to boot off USB. It made it through the first couple steps of the install process then it got to the point where...
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