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Change BIOS settings without downing server T110 II
I inherited a number of T110 II servers that are spread out over 250 miles of territory. I noticed that a number of these servers don't turn back on after a power outage, requiring user intervention. Is there a way to change the BIOS setting that ensures the server is always running when power is supplied without rebooting the machine? ie - Can I change BIOS settings within the Windows server 2008 OS?
LegalTony
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November 28th, 2013 07:00
Doesn't seem to be a lot you can do in this. I can only sign into the webserver administrator, and the only option appears to be to terminate the session I'm running. Tried numerous combinations of my admin password without success.
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November 28th, 2013 07:00
You need to install OMSA (OpenManage Server Administrator) and the changes can be made with that software:
http://ftp.dell.com/FOLDER01679890M/1/OM-SrvAdmin-Dell-Web-WIN-7.3.0-350_A00.exe
Download and run to extract, then run C:\Openmanage\windows\setup.exe. Add yourservernameoripaddress:1311 to IE's Intranet Zone.
The changes may not apply until the system reboots, but given the setting you want to change, that should work.
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November 28th, 2013 08:00
If you add the site to IE's Intranet Zone, it should log you in automatically using your current credentials (MUST be Domain or Local Admin). Do NOT change any of the defaults during the OMSA install.
The settings will be under System, Main System Chassis, BIOS, and Information (I think).
LegalTony
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November 28th, 2013 09:00
Nope, no luck. I added the site to the Intranet zone and I still get the login prompt. Nothing seems to work to sign in. I'm signed into the machine as the domain administrator as well.
LegalTony
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November 28th, 2013 12:00
I agree - I've run OpenManage before in a ESXi VM and had no issues interacting with the DRAC once I figured out how to get into the application. Too bad I didn't bookmark it because I've forgotten. I *know* there's some sort of trick, I just can't remember what it is.
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November 28th, 2013 12:00
theflash1932
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November 28th, 2013 12:00
Other possible issues ...
Not sure what else to suggest ... it just isn't that difficult.
DELL-Joey C
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November 28th, 2013 19:00
Hi Tony,
Curious, which login screen are you having when login? Let me know.
(A)
(B)
LegalTony
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November 29th, 2013 04:00
Yes, it's just Windows 2008 server sitting right on the machine. Not a VM.
LegalTony
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November 29th, 2013 04:00
Correct. It's Windows 2008 Server installed right on a T110 II. Not a VM, nothing like that.
LegalTony
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November 29th, 2013 04:00
The bottom one.
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December 1st, 2013 18:00
Hi,
To check, the manage mode is it "Manage Remote Node or Manage Local Node"?
It's just right at the bottom of the login screen.
LegalTony
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December 2nd, 2013 05:00
Neither, here's what I see.
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December 2nd, 2013 17:00
Hi there,
Try click the option below "Manage Web Server" - does it look alike on my screenshot?
LegalTony
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December 3rd, 2013 04:00
Yes, I can click on Manage Web Server, log in on that page with the admin account username / password. There's nothing useful inside of there, but I can access it.