Got a server you would like to donate?
Don't laugh...please! Let me explain.I handle network support for a non-profit, faith based charity. I have inherited a network/server configuration that only a mother could love! We really don't...
View ArticleProblem rebuilding Raid1 on PERC 6/i
Hi I'm trying to rebuild a raid1 setup on a old PE1950, but every time it gets to 7~15% it goes back to 0% rebuilding, does anyone have an inkling to what's going on?I've tested both hard drives and...
View ArticleReplaced a Dell MD3000 RAID Controller
After replacing the RAID controller, either I have a problem with the new one, or didn't correctly diagnose the first problem. I haveattachedstorage array summary and will be glad to attach errors when...
View ArticleDell Precision M4800 not charging through docking station
Hi everybody,I have a Dell precision M4800 machine and it don't charging through the docking station. But, there's wasn't any problem before until a week ago. Then I connect the charger directly to the...
View ArticleDeLL R820 HDD Upgrade
Hi Spiceheads,I would like to know how to add additional hard drive for Dell R820.Currently we have 3 hard drives installed to our production server and my boss would like to increase the hard drive...
View ArticleDell DRAC 5 Remote Console not working
He, I have a Dell Poweredge 2950 Gen ii with a DRAC 5 card for remote access. When I try to use the remote console/KVM to remote into the server, it shows a command prompt window for a fraction of a...
View ArticleSNMP on my dell 3524p's
They configurations the same on all of my dell switch's we are running fire wall to firewall tunnels so spiceworks can see the remote site as if it is internal. The SNMP community string is correct....
View ArticleBest brand for SAS drives?
Our company has just bought 2 new Dell Poweredge T630's. We typically buy our servers with the Dell certified drives in them, but to stay in budget we had to buy bare servers. Is there a preferred SAS...
View ArticleDell Command auto restarts even when disabled
Hello Spiceheads!We had several users computers randomly restart because of Dell Command Update. All of our users are set to "Install updates and notify of restart." and turned off automatic restart to...
View Articlecpu power rating not supported x5680 r710
I purchased an r710 for a home lab a few weeks ago and it came with an L5520. I wnted to upgrade it a bit and purchased 2 x5680s. The system boots but it on the final post, it displays two blue...
View Articledell wyse T50 thinclient jre plugins installation
dear all,I have a dell wyse T50 thin client , That has ubuntu 10.04.1 LTS. When I am going to run our ERP it show plugin missing error. We need to install JRE 6 on it but we are not able to do that. So...
View ArticleWhy are Dell delivery times so slow? :-(
Ordered an Alienware Alpha i5 from Dell which has been marked as "Departed Manu Facility" in China for the last 4 days. As a result my order, which was ordered early last week and originally due to...
View ArticleLatitude 3450 / 3550 imaging issues anyone?
I'm having a heck of a time imaging these machines. I turn off the PC, boot to an Acronis CD, backup to an external HD, repeat in reverse for the deploy. We only deploy a few at a time so the 1-to-1...
View ArticleAdding new GPU for my dell optiplex 7010 mini tower
Hello I would like to add new gpu for my pc as well upgrading my power supply and adding new cpu cooler. What you guys recommend for my Thanks for all
View ArticleDell All In One PC turns on, but blank screen?
Hello, I have a Dell Vostro 320 All-In-One PC (Mid 2009).. It was working fine, but today when I turned it on the screen stays black. The power light comes on. It is solid white. Also, there aren't...
View ArticleDell Latitude 6420 Admin Password Reset
I am trying to update my Laptop Bios and it keeps asking for admin password. I bought it used and my tag number is 2TDKGS1. Please help.Louis
View ArticleUpgrading firmware dell powerconnect 5324 flash memory is full error
Happy Monday everyone over the weekend I was doing some remote work from home upgrading firmware on our switches. No problem most of the switches downloaded the firmware with no issues and came up...
View ArticleGeForce Compatibility with Dell R620
I am looking to add two CUDA-capable video cards to a Dell PowerEdge R620 we've already got, with 256GB of RAM. The Dell technical guide for this server...
View ArticleDell pre-windows / iDRAC remote access: please advise...
Hi there guys – hope you are all well,I have started replacing my older servers with new Dell Poweredge T320’s running Server 2012 R2. I then install just the Hyper V role and run everything...
View ArticleSecond HDD visible in BIOS but not Windows
So I'm having quite a fit with my Alienware 14 (this look-alike version) with Windows 7 64bit.I'll preface with the timeline of events.-I get the new laptop in October 2013 and get a 2 year warranty...
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