POWEREDGE VRTX

The PowerEdge embedded LifeCycle Controller provides a simplified method for installation of supported Windows Server and Linux server operating systems with the OS Deployment feature. This article explains how to use the iDRAC LifeCycle Controller to install a supported operating system on most Dell PowerEdge servers. Step-by-step instructions and OS installation videos for Windows Server, Ubuntu Server LTS, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, or Red Hat Enterprise Linux installation with LifeCycle Controller

This article presents opportunities to understand and troubleshoot some common causes of fan noise in a PowerEdge server.

This article addresses an issue in which conversion of Windows Server from an evaluation to a fully licensed edition fails. The error that is returned appears to indicate a problem with the supplied product key, but the key is known to be valid.

To replace a CMOS battery, remove the air shroud, disconnect and remove any expansion cards, locate the battery socket, and carefully pry out the CMOS battery. After installing a new CMOS battery, you must reinstall the expansion cards, install the air shroud, and restore the BIOS settings, ensuring the battery is operating properly and the correct data and time are set in the System Setup.

Steps and links to help you understand and collect logs in the VRTX Switch R1-2210 and R1-2401.

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

How to use the PowerEdge Server ePSA tools to stress test the CPU.

This article provides information about how to use the LCC to deploy a supported OS.

This article provides information about how to import a foreign configuration RAID array on the system setup (F2) menu.

Should an issue arise on your system, we recommend that you gather system logs to expedite the support process before contacting Dell Support. ​​​​​​​This article explains some of the key tools available, including SupportAssist Enterprise, the most comprehensive log gathering tool for your Dell PowerEdge system.

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.

This article explains the difference between a reset and a Power Drain.

Information on how to setup your Chassis Management Controller (CMC) for PowerEdge M1000e, VRTX, FX2 Chassis

This article explains how to perform Chassis Management Controller (CMC) updates using the Web Management Interface of the Management Card on the M1000E, FX2, VRTX Chassis.

This procedure describes how we can reset the Administrative Password in VRTX Chassis Management Controller (CMC)

The information below covers the steps involved in installing SLES 15 OS in Dell EMC PowerEdge Servers using HTTP Boot.

Dell PowerEdge servers with common design components are grouped into generations, for example PowerEdge 17th generation servers, 16th generation, 15th generation, or 14th generation. This article provides general guidance for PowerEdge server model naming convention to identify the generation and common components. This article also lists all PowerEdge servers by model including type, CPU, generation, and remote management components.

Understand and troubleshoot PowerEdge hard disk drives, RAID, PowerEdge RAID Controller, and other storage hardware such as cables, backplane, so forth.

Explore various RAID levels - RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, and 10 - implemented in Dell PowerEdge servers. Learn about their configurations, benefits, and how they impact data redundancy and performance.

This article provides PowerEdge server troubleshooting for No Power, No POST, No Boot and No Video issues. This includes blade, rack, and tower servers.

This article provides information about how to verify if a Network Interface Card (NIC) is compatible with a PowerEdge Server.

This article provides a brief introduction to the Intel® VROC and describes how to configure it on Dell PowerEdge servers.

This article provides information about the VLT0204 error code and guidance.

When working on internal components of a Dell computer, follow the safety precautions that are provided in this article to avoid any harm on the hardware.

This article describes how to install RACADM on VMware ESXi and demonstrates how to change the iDRAC IP address using RACADM commands.

In some situations Dell Technical Support may request evidence to perform a more assertive diagnosis, this article illustrates how to attach files to your service request through the Dell support portal.

High SMART error rates on some Enterprise hard drive are informational and have no bearing on hardware health.

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.

This article describes what to do if there is a single shard PERC failure (NON-redundant layout) when the backplane and disks (storage subsystem) are no longer showing up.

This article provides an explanation of the backplane hard drive LED indicators.