iDRAC vs NICs (PowerEdge R620) default interface names
Hi all,I'm a new-to-the-industry network technician assigned to a DellR620 server in a test environment. I am working on aPlanetLabproject, and I'm trying to figure out how to bring this server online....
View ArticleH700 hard drive status is Blocked
I have a R710 and R510 and I want to update the with larger Hard Drives. However, the H700 does not seam to want to work with any WD drives. I have tried a 500GB, 1TB and 3 TB and all of them show as...
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Dell, seriously...STOP
How many times do I have to submit a request to remove myself from your mailing list?I first got fed up with the e-mails and requested for removal back in JanuaryI requested for removal a few days...
View ArticleNEW Report on Systems Management
Hey everyone! If you are evaluating new systems management solutions, I just came across this new research report on leading solutions that might be helpful. Check it...
View ArticlePowered edge Dell T110 Only detects 8gigs
Hi guys,I currently install 16 gigs of memory into my dell powered edge dell t110 OS: WINDOWS SERVER 2008Operating system detects 16gigs.Windows Task Manager performance only detects 8gigs.i have...
View ArticleDell R510 with Xeon E5540 cannot enable hardware virtualization
I have a Dell R510 that has all the latest firmware and Bios version of 1.12. I cannot enable the Hardware visualization. When I select Enable and save the changes it reverts back to Disabled as soon...
View ArticleOptiplex 960 RAM upgrade
I'm looking to upgrade RAM in an OptiPlex 960 midtower. Both Crucial and Kingston state the system will support 16Gb but neither list any 4Gb modules for this system. However, the 1Gb and 2Gb modules...
View ArticleAnyone have a copy .iso of Storage Server 2008 Non-R2 (Dell OEM)?
Please help me if you can. Thank you.
View ArticleDell VRTX Networking setup help
Hi all,We recently had a dell VRTX installed and have not be successful in getting it working with out LAN properly. We have it all updated to the latest firmware/drivers and are connecting it to our...
View ArticleExpand amount of drives/add drive cage DELL R720
Due to a P2V I've freed up a decent Dell R720. Dual CPUs 32 GB RAM but only 8 drive capacity.My plan is to replace an aging Dell R710 Hyper-V host with this. I'll beef up the RAM on the R720 to 256GB...
View ArticleCPU1 VCORE error - Dell server
I had to power down my Dell PowerEdge T110 II server last night and when I went to bring it back up, I get the following error:CPU1 VCORE: Voltage sensor for CPU1, state asserted was assertedI thought...
View ArticleNeed to replace hard drive on Dell T310
Hi, I have a bad drive and an "about to fail" drive on a dell T310 with a PERC 700 and raid 5. There are only 3 drives so this is urgent. I am reading the manual and it says to prepare the drive for...
View ArticleDell Latitude E7250 with 3 external monitors?
does anyone know if I can run 3 external monitors on the new dell latitude E7250 series? The sales guy says no, but I have been able to do this on the previous series no problem.
View ArticleInspiron 17R (5737, Mid 2013) laptop cracked screen replacement help
I have a Inspiron 17R (5737, Mid 2013) laptop. The screen is cracked. It lights up but all you can see is the cracks and black and white colors. Where can I get a replacement? I looked at the manual...
View ArticleExpand VD in Raid PERC H710 mini, Dell R620
HiI have a dell PowerEdge R620 server with two 240GB SSD driver in raid 1.Now I need to expand the VD since it's too small.What is the best way to expand it with minimal down time?I was thinking of...
View ArticleCan I use workstations 2nd network port to go to IP phone
We have some users getting out of memory, out of resources errors mainly when using Excel spreadsheets.Been round the houses with this one and managed to solve for a user by giving her a network cable...
View ArticleOpenmanage essentials install fails..
Trying to install OME to a server and use a remote database, install fails. Server is a VM, 2012 r2. SQL is on a remote box, version 2014. Google hasn't been much help, maybe I'm doing it wrong. It...
View ArticleDell Server does not fit in network rack
I am taking over a new site. Previously, they purchased the wrong server rack, and the Dell Precision R7610 is too long to fit between the posts in the rack. The rails for the server also will not...
View ArticleAnyway to earn benefits from purchasing computers from Dell?
We are constantly purchasing computers and servers from dell for our customers (aprox $5k per month). Is there anyway for us to earn benefits from dell because of this?
View ArticleOpitplex 3010 wont boot with RAM
Dell Optiplex 3010. Was working fine. Upgraded RAM from a 1x4 to a 2x4, PC3-10600U.Now when you apply power it starts to boot then the power just fails, as if the cable is unplugged, few seconds later...
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