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**** POWEREDGE 2650 FAN NOISE ESM FIX ***
Filename: OM-f_a04_bm.zip
To install using Server Administrator
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1. Download the .zip file. (DO NOT UNZIP!!)
2. Start Server Administrator.
3. Click System.
4. Click Main System Chassis.
5. Click Remote Access Controller.
6. Click the Update tab.
7. Follow the remaining prompts to select the firmware update package, to
validate the update file, and to perform the update.
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Message Edited on 06/27/02 03:11PM by dell-dwayne
DELL-Dwayne
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June 27th, 2002 20:00
Are you already running the updated BIOS as well?
And make sure you are using Server Administrator rev 1.1
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jkupski
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June 27th, 2002 20:00
By the way:
THANK YOU--you've made my entire office happier!
jkupski
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June 28th, 2002 09:00
Didnt know there was a new BIOS to go with the firmware. That solved the problem. Thanks!
dsdehart
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June 28th, 2002 12:00
Thanks for any help.
Debbie
Service Tag 30M7601
mhatten
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July 1st, 2002 16:00
I have read about using RACADM but can not find that utility anywhere. Can I download it?
Thanks,
Mike
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July 1st, 2002 18:00
Hi,
You can download the RACADM. It is part of this (huge) download:
Dell OpenManage Server Administrator, NW, 2000, NT 4.0, v. 1.1.0, A00
Filename: DOMN31_A00.exe (266.61 MB)
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When you expand the download, RACADM in in this subdirectory:
c:\era10\mn_pkg\
or if you have the DRAC III, this directory: c:\rac11\mn_pkg\
Run Setup from the respective directory and follow this procedure:
1. Download and unzip update file on
the server with RAC installed. Extract the update file
to the c:\temp directory. The firmware update file is
called firmimg.bm1.
2. Open a command shell window on the server with the RAC
hardware and update file.
3. In the command shell, enter the following racadm command.
racadm fwupdate -p -u -d c:\temp
-p: upload the update file from path specified using -d opt.
-u: update RAC after loading new firmware.
-d: path of firmware update file location. This path should
not have the filename.
4. After the update completes, the RAC will reset.
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dsdehart
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July 1st, 2002 18:00
Debbie
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July 1st, 2002 18:00
There is no software solution to turn off or slow the fans, however if the noise level is the problem, I do have a solution.
These are the parts required to lower the noise level on a PowerEdge
1400:
Note: In order to make the fan more quiet it was necessary make it slower. Since the processor fan is now operating at a slower RPM, it was necessary to re-design the processor heatsink and heatsink clip to provide for greater heat dissipation. In case of dual processor systems, replace the heatsink and heatsink clip for both processors.
Rear Chassis Processor Fan P/N: 7C219 (This fan mounts to the read of the chassis and has finger guards)
Front Chassis Fan P/N: 8C152 (This fan mounts to the front of the chassis in a fan housing and has no finger guards)
Processor Heatsink P/N: 2C970 · Heatsink Clip P/N: 4C788
Dell spare parts can be reached on the internet at: http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/dellitems.asp?
Enter your Service Tag Number, this will build a custom page with all options for your computer. There is also a search feature at the top of the page.
If you cant find what you need on the website, Spare parts can be reached by phone at 1-800-357-3355.
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mhatten
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July 1st, 2002 19:00
Using RACADM, I get nothing but errors. Here is what I get:
C:\Program Files\Dell\OpenManage\RAC\MN>racadm getconfig -f mike.txt
Checking group [idRacInfo]
racadm getconfig: Transport: ERROR: objectIdGet. RC=14
C:\Program Files\Dell\OpenManage\RAC\MN>racadm getsensors
racadm getsensors: Transport: ERROR: (RC=-1)
C:\Program Files\Dell\OpenManage\RAC\MN>racadm fwupdate -p -u -d c:\temp2
racadm fwupdate: ERROR: objectIdGet failure RC = 0
Obviously, I can't get any info from the RAC.
Any help is greatly appreciated. This is driving me nuts.
Mike
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July 1st, 2002 20:00
Have you updated the System BIOS first?
Dell Server System BIOS, PowerEdge 2650, A04
Filename: PE2650-BIOSA04.EXE [497 KB]
What Operating System? Service Pack?
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mhatten
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July 2nd, 2002 10:00
Windows 2000 Server SP2
BIOS was updated to A04
FrankCerra
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July 3rd, 2002 10:00
Have a 2 week old 2650 that we "almost need earmuffs" to work in the computer room with!!! Operating system is Windows 2000 Adv Server.
We have updated BIOS to A04 and have installed Server Administrator 1.1.
When trying to intall the RAC firmware through the Server Administrator we get an error when it hits 88%, and aborts.
When trying to install using racadm fwupdate -p -u -d c:\temp we get the error ERROR: (RC=-1).
We would also very much appreciate any help!
DELL-Dwayne
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July 3rd, 2002 11:00
Try this to start the remote access service:
1) Put in the Openmanage CD
2) Go to the folder d:\era10\mn_pkg and run setup.exe
3) Go to the folder c:\program files\dell\openmanage\rac\mn and run racsrvc.exe -install. This will install the RAC service.
4) Extract the 1.07 firmware into the folder c:\temp (firmimg.bm1)
5) From the c:\program files\dell\openmanage\rac\mn folder run racadm fwupdate -p -u -d c:\temp. This will update the firmware.
6) Run racadm fwupdate -s to check on the status of the flash. Below are the responses you will get along with their meaning.
0X4 FWUPD_STATUS_WORK_UPDATE update file execution started.
- The firmware flash is in progress
racadm fwupdate: Transport: ERROR: (RC=-1)
- The ERA is restarting. You need to wait a couple of minutes while it restarts. No communication with the ERA
0X0 FWUPD_STATUS_OK fwupdate completed successfully
- The firmware flash was successfull
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FrankCerra
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July 3rd, 2002 22:00
Regards,
Frank
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July 5th, 2002 05:00
Paolo Liverani