VRTX SMB Use Case
I've been looking at some new server hardware, and I had just about decided on the VRTX. Then a number of discussions I came across here made me reconsider that. So Ifigured I would throw this out...
View ArticleEquallogic PS6000 Failed Drive outside warranty
I have a Equallogic PS6000 (4TB raw data) that has gone end of life, and is now out of warranty. Since it's EOL Dell won't let us renew the warranty. This is a secondary SAN for us that mainly has some...
View ArticleDell DRAC 5 console Redirect not working.
Hello, When I go to remote into my Dell poweredge 2950, the console redirect asks me to download VKVM and I do and nothing happens. It used to work but it no longer does.
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Get the information you need to prepare for the Windows Server 2003 EOS!
Get the information you need to prepare for the Windows Server 2003 support deadline on July 14th. Watch the video: http://bit.ly/180WCgH
View ArticleDell PERC H730P and mixed SSDs & HDDs
So, I am working on pricing out a new server from Dell's website. I want to use the Dell PERC H730P raid controller. I want to create 2 separate RAID1 arrays. The first array would use two 500Gb HDDs....
View ArticleDell SUU Preferred Method
I downloaded the appropriate SUU updates from Dell and stayed last night to deploy them. Normally I burn the ISO do a dual layer DVD but the updates last night were >9 GB so I mounted them as an...
View ArticleDell MD3000 Reset config to factory default.
I purchased a use Dell MD3000 DAS unit for a client and i have the password reset cable, I have reset the password and i can get into the management software, there are no partitions or virtual drives,...
View ArticleIf your running Latitude E6430u's check Task Manager...
Had a user complain about constant fan noise, slow running, etc. Checked task manager and when completely idle 40% of the CPU was being using by the "System" process with a PID of 4. Upon further...
View ArticleMonitor Inventory
Does anybody know of a way to determine the monitor model remotely for Win 7 users?Basically we are trying to identify any old 19" monitors in our fleet and replace them.Thanks.LJ
View ArticleDDP vs raid10
Hello,tried to ask this on dell forums but had no luck there.will really appreciate if someone can answer hereWe are installing new SAN for our VM have lot of virtual machines and large write %the...
View ArticleDell WYSE Thin Client Issue
I need help! I have a small network with 25 Dell Wyse D90D8 Thin Clients. I have tried both running the thin clients as workgroup and as Domain Clients, the write filter is on and I have increased the...
View ArticleFailed firmware update on MD3200i controller
As the title states, I have a failed controller on my MD3200i. I was upgrading to 08.20.05.60 from 07.80.62.60. I shut down all of the hosts that were connected via iSCSI, and started the firmware...
View ArticleDeleting "RECOVERY" partition?
On Dell machines, what is on the Recovery that is needed for Windows to boot? It's listed as an active partition. This is causing MDT deployments to completely fail and I need to remove it safely so...
View ArticleUSB 3.0 on a Dell Server
I have been trying to find a USB 3.0 PCIe card that will work on a Dell server without shutting it down randomly.I found someone that listed the Rosewill RC-505 as being compatible with this unit. Can...
View ArticleDell PowerEdge 2950 E2022 Post Fail after replacing power supply
Hello, Spiceheads.I was moving the power cords of servers from a failed UPS to a good one. After plugging one of them in I heard a bang and smelled the smell of fried electronics - one of the 2 power...
View Articledell poweredge R710
Dell Poweredge R710. Hi dear all,when i replace new HDD hotswap.not rebuilding Hdd.physical disks showing 1.physical disk 0.0 : Ready serial :no : Not available manufacture day: not...
View ArticleA few basic questions about installing server OS onto a new PowerEdge T420
Hi, I have just ordered a new Dell PowerEdge T420 and have a few questions about installing Server 2012r2.Firstly, I installed the current Dell PowerEdge T610 by pressing F10 at bios (I think it was...
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Installing 2012r2 on PE2970.. Load driver for windows setup?
I'm trying to load Server 2012r2 on a Poweredge 2970, it has a SAS 6 iR raid card inside. CR679 ASSEMBLY, CARD (CIRCUIT), SAS6IR, INTEGRATED, SLEDSetup is asking for the driver, so I downloaded a...
View ArticleFan Failure Alert
I was working on a Dell 7010 yesterday after getting a report that the workstation was producing a "humming" noise.Upon arrival, the workstation booted up normally with no issue and I could detect no...
View ArticleWhat is the maximum hard drive supported by a Dell Latitude E5440 laptop
We are looking to purchase a handful of new laptops for power users that travel. They require 16GB of RAM and 1 TB hard drives with 14" anti-glare screens. We are a Dell shop and everyone already has...
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