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This article explains how to perform a driver or firmware update directly from the operating system (OS) using a Dell Update Packages (DUP).
Updated: April 15, 2026
ID: 000130467
Learn how to create and export a SupportAssist Collection using iDRAC9 and iDRAC10 on Dell devices. Resolve technical issues with this step-by-step guide.
Updated: April 14, 2026
ID: 000126308
This article explains how to use the Import Server License feature to import an iDRAC license from the Lifecycle Controller UI.
Updated: April 15, 2026
ID: 000139682
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about Physical Drives replacement in RAID Server and MD Arrays
Updated: April 15, 2026
ID: 000139367
This article discusses the differences between static and sliding rack rails for installing Dell PowerEdge servers. Learn about mounting options, instructions, and resources for optimal rack configuration.
Updated: April 15, 2026
ID: 000139234
This article shows how to use and set up the virtual media function of Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller (iDRAC) 6, 7, 8, or 9.
Updated: April 15, 2026
ID: 000124001
Understanding Cold Redundancy: Feature Overview and Comparisons with Hot Spare and Redundancy Policies
Updated: April 13, 2026
ID: 000447877
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.
Updated: April 10, 2026
ID: 000121387
In Linux, NVMe drives connected behind a PowerEdge RAID Controller (PERC) may exhibit lower performance than expected during small I/O workload testing.
This occurs because the OS identifies these drives as standard SCSI block devices (/dev/sdX) rather than native NVMe devices (/dev/nvmeXnX). This identity leads to the application of suboptimal default I/O schedulers.
Updated: April 10, 2026
ID: 000443257
Dell PowerEdge Server remediation and guidance is available for Nuvoton NPCT7xx Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0 firmware versions that could be exploited by malicious users to compromise the affected system.
Updated: April 09, 2026
ID: 000331010
This article provides the information about Dell OEM licenses for Windows Server. How to identify the COA Label and the steps to downgrade the Windows Server edition and the use in a virtual machine.
Updated: April 09, 2026
ID: 000175471
This article provides information about Fatal BUS errors seen with PCI1360 and PCI1318.
Updated: April 07, 2026
ID: 000227163
Hardware Diagnostics are embedded tools installed in the pre-OPERATING SYSTEM of your server to check hardware is working as designed.
Updated: April 07, 2026
ID: 000132726
This article provides information about the VLT0204 error code and guidance.
Updated: April 07, 2026
ID: 000403266
This article explains what a predictive drive failure (error code PDR16) means, why it occurs, and provides step-by-step instructions to troubleshoot and resolve the issue. It covers recommended actions such as backing up data, updating firmware, and replacing the disk if necessary to ensure storage health and prevent data loss.
Updated: April 02, 2026
ID: 000126418
This article provides links to download Dell trial 30 and 90-day evaluation license collection including iDRAC Enterprise, iDRAC Datacenter, Chassis Management Consoles (CMC) Enterprise, OpenManage Enterprise, and OpenManage Integration.
Updated: April 01, 2026
ID: 000176472
Encountering PR8 errors in the LifeCycle (LC) log when using a BlueField-3 (BF3) Data Processing Units (DPU) card (DPN: HFWRM).
Updated: March 31, 2026
ID: 000379421
Unsure about the procedure to update a specific component's firmware in a PowerEdge system? Learn how to in this specific article.
Updated: March 31, 2026
ID: 000333712
Dell Technologies advises against downgrading Hard Drive or SSD firmware, except in validated scenarios, due to unpredictable results and version reporting issues.
Updated: March 30, 2026
ID: 000311902
Dell Enterprise NVMe solid state drives may be leveraged as a substitute for Dell Data Center NVMe solid state drives.
Updated: March 30, 2026
ID: 000315161
This article provides information about CPU Machine Check errors and common causes and proper handling when errors are seen.
Updated: March 27, 2026
ID: 000349127
Dell PowerEdge Server remediation is available for a Tianocore EDK2 Vulnerability that could be exploited by malicious users to compromise the affected systems.
Updated: March 26, 2026
ID: 000440351
This article details the most recent firmware version for Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller 10 (iDRAC10), designed for Dell PowerEdge servers from the 17th generation onwards.
Updated: March 26, 2026
ID: 000305325
In the world of technology, it is not uncommon to come across unfamiliar terms and acronyms. 17th Generation Servers introduce the Floating OCP Paddle Card (FLOP) Complex Programmable Logic Device (CPLD) and Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) terminology.
Updated: March 25, 2026
ID: 000379385
This article provides information about how to update your system's firmware from the Lifecycle Controller on Dell servers.
Updated: March 24, 2026
ID: 000128133
After BIOS update on a 17G system, the Max Speed field in the System Management BIOS (SMBIOS) differs from the Central Processing Unit (CPU) spec because it reports capability, not turbo rating.
Updated: March 24, 2026
ID: 000443098
All products: Contaminants such as dust on fiber optic connector end face causes poor IO performance
Dust or chemical contamination at the endface of a fiber optic LC connector or transceiver module impedes signaling. Dell engineering teams have verified cases in which a fully functional port appears to be a bad port because dirty optical connectors manifest as a port failing loop testing with acceptable power measurement levels. Cable connectors should be cleaned and when stored must be protected from dust particle or chemical contamination.
Updated: March 23, 2026
ID: 000246018
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.
Updated: March 23, 2026
ID: 000137343
The BIOS processor settings on 17G PowerEdge servers do not have the option to disable virtualization technology.
Updated: March 23, 2026
ID: 000379653
R7725, R6725, R7715, and R6715 the number of CPU Cores is not recognized correctly.
Updated: March 23, 2026
ID: 000321587