Latitude E7440 docking/power issues
I recently deployed a new Dell Latitude E7440 which I'm going to venture and say has some motherboard issues. It worked fine for me while I was building it. Once in the field it was attached to a...
View ArticleDell desktop computer recommendations
I need to purchase a new dell desktop for a user. This user uses Illustrator and Photoshop heavily with multiple windows open at high resolution. What would you recommend i model would you recommend I...
View ArticleDell vs VMWare
Just curious as to what others do in this situation. Dell says bios version 2.5.2 is ok with 5.5U2 b/c the bios existed before the esxi version and they say "we have it running here with no...
View ArticleDell PowerVault TL1000 Tape Autoloader
Hi guysI am new to tape backup. I want a single tape LTO6 Library device to do a monthly full backup via veeam. My plan is to attach the tape library device directly to a physical server (R720),...
View ArticleDell server and switch equivalents??
Which Dell server(s) are the equivalents of:HP DL360 Gen9 (2U rack)HP Procurve 2920 switchDoes Dell have a department for non-profit companies to use equivalent to HP GEM?? What are Dell's usual...
View ArticleDell Inspiron 15 3541 Shorts out power supply
Turned my Dell Inspiron 15 3541 laptop on and it was on for about 10 minutes then shut down instantly. I looked at the power supply and the light was off on it. I removed the battery and unplugged...
View ArticleAppAssure problem with MS SQL Server 2008
Hi GuysI’m recently having some issue with Dell AppAssure backup and getting the following error with one of our servers.- The transfer failed: 'There was a problem with the VSS subsystemWe have...
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Dell Latitude D630 Randomly Freezing
one of our latitude d630 laptops keeps freezing up when you try to run any application however firefox runs especially bad causing the whole machine to become unresponsive. we don't have these problems...
View ArticleWhere's the lid-closed sensor on Latitude ultrabook??
I have a user who's had his Latitude E7240 go to sleep on him while actively working. The event viewer indicates the reason is "sleep button or lid closed." Well, I disabled the sleep button key combo...
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BTU requirement for server room?
Hello All,Our HVAC guy is asking what our BTU load is to make sure the correct AC unit will be installed accordingly for our server room.I used the Dell Energy Smart Solution link I found browsing the...
View ArticleDell Equallogic ps6010
I can't seem to connect to it with the console cable I may order a new null cable to connect with, but other than that I do not know why i can't connect I have tried putty and teraterm, both at 9600...
View ArticleDell SUU issues
I'm trying to install the latest Dell SUU updates and am having issues on one of the servers. I have three completed but they run a windows operating system so the install was easy. I have three that...
View ArticleCPU Addition
I ordered another CPU and heat sink for my Poweredge T430 and while installing the CPU and heat sink are elementary I am curious if any BIOS configurations need to be done or optimizing needs to be done.
View Articleoptiplex 780 will not shut down??
After you click on Shut Down on home page the screen shows shutting down in progress...the monitor shuts down...but the computer remains running...fans etc...power lights on. ..then it will not...
View ArticleQuestion about Dell FX Converged Architecture
Working on a concept design, cost and alternatives aside, hopefully someone can quickly answer the following "can it do this or not" questions:6 bay chasisacross the top: 4x FC430bottom left: 1x...
View ArticleGetting Dell AC Power Adapter Alerts All of a Sudden
Several users have reported getting an AC power adapter warning at startup. It's the old "Alert! The AC power adapter wattage and type cannot be determined". I'm certain we're using the proper...
View ArticleUser Received Electrical Shock from Laptop
Hi A user received multiple electrical shocks while using a Dell Inspiron 11 3000 series laptop.The final one was so severe that the user could not be detach from the laptop until someone turned off...
View Articlee6540 docking station ethernet will not connect
I have two laptops that will not connect to the LAN adapter when docked to docking station. off the docking station the network port works fine. When docked it will not connect. Changed docking station...
View ArticleDell Vostro 3500 powers up on battery but not on AC
My Vostro 3500 will only power up on battery but not on AC. Once it's powered up and I plug in the power supply, the power supply is apparently working because it's charging the battery. Also, when the...
View ArticleDell Machines - no COA Win7 Sticker. BIOS Activation..
Hi ThereAfter asking this question in another group and had my mind satisfied on the subject from some very helpful fellow IT members- I was hoping I can get an official comment by a Dell...
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