New server, single or dual Raid 1
Getting ready to order to order some new remote site servers and I'm trying to decide if anyone else still implements a single Raid 1 for OS and Data. Ideally I'd like to do a single Raid 10, but I'm...
View ArticleVostro vs. Inspiron?
I just ordered two Vostro laptops directly from Dell and upon receiving them, realized they looked strikingly similar (almost identical) to the Inspiron units I ordered a few months back. In fact, one...
View ArticleDell Support are you freakin kidding me?
So I called the number for Dell’s out of warranty repair looking to get a tablet repaired.http://www.dell.com/learn/us/en/19/services/out-of-warrantyThe web site makes it look easy enough. A flat fee...
View ArticleWrong display resolution for DKMLED185 (KMM) connected to DAV2108 (KVM)
We have the above mentioned hardware in our rack. Connected to the DAV2108 is our PowerEdge server (running Server 2012 R2) and a win 8.1 PC. When I access either system via the KMM, the desktop...
View Articlepowerconnect 6224
Hi there, what is the actual price for one piece PowerConnect 6224 and one piece external battery modul for 4200W Rack UPS ??Thank youErika
View ArticleInternal CD Drives no longer offered on most Latitude series
Just noticed something on Latitude series. Internal CD Drives are no longer offered on most Latitude series. Wonder if HP and Lenovo do the same? I know the 10" and 12" series didn't have it before...
View ArticleBios lock Dell Latitude E6400
Bought a used Latitude E6400 on EbayHas a bios lock Pulled CMOS battery and left out for several hours.Any help out there?
View ArticleDefective Perc 6/i. Can I replace it with a different Raid card
My customer has a Dell T310 with a Perc 6/i. There are 2 Raid 1 arrays configured on it. The Array 2 decided to stop functionning. Started with Disk 3 dropping out and a few hours later Disk 2 dropping...
View ArticleDisks Write Back Cache (on Dell PERC R730)
Gents,we’re currently having major stability issues with Dell PERC 730 RAID controllers and have to go from hardware RAID into non-RAID mode. We exported disks as non-RAID so far.Here’s a question:...
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Driver Cabinet Website Down?
Trying to download driver cabs and getting this:Anyone else, or just me?
View ArticleUK supplier for refurbished desktops
I need about 5 cheap PC's in the 100.00 to 150.00 price bracket.Ideally i'm looking for branded machines (HP or Dell) that are around 3 years old so still have a bit of life left in them.I've done a...
View ArticleThe war of account managers
Last week we requested a quote for a new workstation to our Dell account manager. We got it, revised it, and asked for a couple of changes before we could accept it and place the order.Apparently...
View ArticleWhat the hell, Dell? Warranty expired in less than a year.
Hello there. It's rant time.We purchased a Dell notebook for our company from a local retailer and there's a problem with the screen. Since it's still covered by warranty I thought I might contact Dell...
View ArticleDell Software Defined Storage portfolio just got even more exciting! #SDS #HCI
We have now added VxRail, new vSAN ready nodes and Dell XC nodes with new Intel procs to our Hyperconverged portfolio!See full press release here:Dell Delivers Industry’s Broadest Hyper-converged...
View ArticleInstalling a fresh OS from USB on a new Dell laptop
TLDR; How are you supposed to install a fresh, bloatware free, OS on a dell laptop with no optical drive? Ok guys. I'm here after talking to Dell tech support several times and trying everything I can...
View ArticleH700 to H200; 3TB Pass through supported?
I currently have a C2100 that came with a H700. Didn't realize at the time that the H700 doesn't support IT mode. This server will be running Server2012R2 with Storage Spaces (and Tiered Storage...
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BIOS issues on new Dell Latitude E5270
I have a brand new Dell Latitude E5270. BIOS boot settings give me all the usual options. SATA, USB device. Even Diskette Drive. Great, I can boot to Diskette Drive! But once I exit BIOS and proceed to...
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Installing Second CPU In Dell PE-R420
So here's to situation...I have a PE-R420 with a single E5-2420 v2 CPU. I want to install a second CPU and looking to find one. In the past I would simply call Dell and get the new CPU however this...
View ArticleSystem battery voltage low error
Hi GuysI've inherited an old XPS400 (Core2Quad Q6600) tower that I'm trying to get up and running for a friend.The problem I am having is that I'm getting the "System battery voltage is low" error...
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