OEMR R940

A workaround for when the BIOS update fails for the first time on 14G PowerEdge servers.

This article is a step-by-step guide on how to replace a hard drive.

This article outlines how to create a firmware baseline, view compliance reports, and apply updates in Dell OpenManage Enterprise.

This article discusses managing the Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) role using PowerShell. PowerShell commands for adding the WSUS role and performing various administrative tasks are detailed.

This article explains the different reasons hard drives can fail in detail.

This article explains how to update the BIOS version of a Dell PowerEdge Server using EFI file. The update can be done directly from the Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) interface.

The Dell Nautilus Firmware Update Utility is flexible and simple to use as it contains all the latest, relevant firmware updates for hard drives in your Dell server.

Learn how to create a bootable USB with Rufus to update Dell PowerEdge servers. Follow the step-by-step instructions to prepare and create a bootable USB media.

iDRAC update available to resolve this fan problem seen on some PowerEdge servers.

This article explains how to generate a troubleshooting log for PowerVault TL2000/TL4000 using the graphical interface for recent firmware or Telnet for older versions.

This article provides information about Double Faults and Punctures in a RAID array and it also advises how to fix the problem.

The file upload function of Dell TechDirect allows sending data directly to Dell Technical Support. Follow these eight steps to provide necessary information to your contact at Dell Support.

Dell Enterprise solid state drives are developed to precisely match the Dell Enterprise systems and to provide an optimal production environment.

Find answers and resources to get started or do more from your MyService360 dashboard with enterprise services data analytics and visualizations.

This article provides steps to troubleshoot a chassis intrusion, chassis open message for PowerEdge servers.

This article provides information about how to delete a virtual disk using the Device Settings menu on a PowerEdge server. If your PowerEdge server is running the UEFI mode as a boot mode, the RAID BIOS is not displayed.

Dell PowerEdge R940 boot loader failure occurs with OS-specific errors. For specific information and next steps to resolve this issue, see this guide.

Dell guidance for resolving an issue with downgrading BIOS 2.4.8 that encountered a server stop during POST at "Loading BIOS Drivers" on certain 14th Generation PowerEdge Servers with Intel Xeon Scalable Processors (Skylake) or second Generation Intel Xeon Scalable Processors (Cascade Lake) processors. This step-by-step guide provides instructions to recover the BIOS to resolve this issue.

The following article provides information about the Languages Option available in the BIOS, Lifecycle Controller, and the Integrated Dell Access Controller (iDRAC) on Dell PowerEdge Systems and How to change it.

The article describes updating Dell PowerEdge server firmware through Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller (iDRAC) 7, 8, 9, or 10. It details downloading the firmware image, logging in to the iDRAC web interface, uploading the image for installation, and managing pending updates.

Several requests regarding custom ISOs for the latest VMware patch releases for ESXi 7.0 and ESXi 8.0 have been received. The new VMware patch includes critical security updates for vulnerabilities CVE-2025-22224, CVE-2025-22225, and CVE-2025-22226. VMSA-2025-0004 is the official Broadcom article number which is commonly use to explain the issue to Tech Support.

Unsure about the procedure to update a specific component's firmware in a PowerEdge system? Learn how to in this specific article.

This article explains different methods to reset, power drain or perform a virtual AC cycle.

Dell iDRAC9 and iDRAC10 remediations are available for OpenSSL vulnerabilities that could be exploited by malicious users to compromise the affected system.

This article presents opportunities to understand and troubleshoot some common causes of fan noise in a PowerEdge server. It is also relevant for 100% fan speeds.

This how-to explains the commands and shows the results of outputs for the same to retrieve your service tag using a command console. It is displayed as the system serial number.

This article provides information about CPU Machine Check errors and common causes and proper handling when errors are seen.

The firmware of PowerEdge server hard drives is a critical component in the server system. Regularly updating and maintaining this firmware is essential for server performance, security, and compatibility. Hard drive firmware updates can often fix known hardware faults and issues, address identified vulnerabilities and security problems, and potentially introduce new features, improvements, and enhancements.

This article explains the procedure to open a Service Request (SR) using the Dell support page. Get help fast for your Dell device. No more waiting on hold. No more tech headaches. Dell makes it simple to fix problems, schedule repairs, or get support—right from your device or our support website.

This article provides information about exporting the Tech Support Report (TSR), SupportAssist (SA) Collection, and the RAID controller log using the Lifecycle Controller. This article is valid for Dell PowerEdge servers using iDRAC8 and 9.