RAID performance on Dell Poweredge T20
I have recently purchased this server and have been experiencing HUGE performance issues, such as IE and explorer freezing and "not responding", windows took forever to install, programs take even...
View ArticleSetting up CacheCade - newb question
I'm setting up CacheCade for the first time and I'm not sure if it's working.Here's my scenario:Dell R420 with PERC 710p controller2x 128GB Intel SSD in CacheCade (RAID 0)6x 1TB NL SAS drives (RAID...
View ArticleDell R510 SSD Compatibility
Currently running 4 cheaper SATA 512GB SSDs (Crucial M4 512GB) in a RAID 10 on my R510 and wanting to get some better supported drives in there. Server sees my SSD drives (and runs but always flashes...
View ArticleR900 Won't Power On
So for our sandbox environment we purchased a second hand Dell R900 to use as a ESXi host server. The seller tested the device to be working 100% before shipping to us, it was pulled functional from...
View ArticlePower Edge 840 Lights
Hi All,I have a power edge 840 that has started making some interesting sounds although it is still working. When I remove the Front Panel, the diagnostic lights (ADCD) are all green but the amber...
View Article4 Monitors and Solid State Raid SetUp
I came across this forum while looking to upgrade myhardware. Hopefully you can help and hopefully Dell has a cost-effectivesolution as I have always owned DELLs for over 15 years,I am looking for a...
View ArticleDELL XPS L502X Broken Screen Not Showing Via HDMI When Booting
I Have A DELL XPS L502X Laptop Use It For Gaming And Internet Stuff.I Love It Coz It Manages To run Any GameI Want To Play.But The Problem Is IT Has A Broken Screen.I Managed To Install Windows...
View ArticleDell Wyse T10 Thin Client - Unknown Devices after Spiceworks Inventory
Good Day.I am trying to run a network inventory of all devices connected to our network.Half of our machines deployed are Dell Wyse Thin Client T10 which I cannot inventory successfully. Please note...
View ArticleRant: Dell Business Accounts
I'm just curious if anyone else has experienced similar issues, or if it's just me..We have a Dell Account Manager and a Dell Business Account - it was setup a few years ago when Dell undercuta...
View ArticleDell Studio XPS 9100 Won't boot
I'm working on a Dell Studio XPS 9100 for a coworker. The computer turns on for a few seconds (nothing on the screen) then turns itself off then a few seconds later turns back on and stays on but there...
View ArticleDell Optiplex 745 Hangs
hey Guys, I am working on a Dell OptiPlex 745 and I have found that this machine hangs up every time I try to install Windows. I have changed the memory, hard rive and reseated the proc and the issue...
View ArticleDell Power Supply Velcro Straps
I know this seems like a dumb question but how are we supposed to utilize the velcro straps that come with Dell servers on their power supply. I have looped it every which way I can imagine and they...
View ArticleDell Latitude E6430/E6530 laptops ...
I have 8 Dell E6430/6530 laptops I use for training, all of which are about a year old. (They have Win7Pro.)One laptop had to have the MB replaced because it stopped booting.I've been having another...
View ArticleDell Dimension 3000 Cooling Fan Assembly
I'm embarrassed to say this but, I was cleaning this unit out an took the cooling fan off since the entire unit was caked with dust inside. Thing is that I took the fan out of the shell too clean it...
View ArticleDell Compellent SC 6.4 Admin Guide
Hi all,can anyone upload this guide for me : Dell Compellent SC 6.4 Admin Guidebecause i have sc8000 dell controller and i need manualthanks in advance
View ArticleI have an old Dell R610. I am having difficulties enabling RAID.
I finally fouind the config to raid but it is only giving 0 or 1 (I have four disks) Is it possible to update the firmware to allow more? It is Dell SAS 6 v6.22.03.00
View ArticleDell server for web development
Hey, I am looking for a Dell web server. Probably serve 250 people and will be a business critical app. Any suggestions?
View ArticleDell server warranty past seven years
Does anyone offer Dell server warranties for servers older than 7 years? Dell doesn't offer a warranty after 7 years.
View ArticleStop by Dell booth at SpiceWorld to check out new R730XD and Optiplex Micro!
Make sure to stop by our booth to say "Hi" and to see our new products: the new PowerEdge R730XD and Optiplex Micro! R730 XD can have up to 18 x SSDs and 10 x HDDs!
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