PowerEdge R7725xd

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.

This article details the procedure to troubleshoot power supply unit (PSU) issues that may arise on a PowerEdge Server.

This article provides information about how to boot past the Driver Health Manager Screen.

Dell PowerEdge Server BIOS remediation is available for a Time-of-check Time-of-use (TOCTOU) Vulnerability that could be exploited by malicious users to compromise the affected system.

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.

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

Dell PowerEdge Server remediation is available for Dell AMD-based PowerEdge Server Vulnerability that could be exploited by malicious users to compromise the affected systems.

PowerEdge 14G, 15G, 16G, and 17G servers skip Preboot eXecution Environment (PXE) boot when an "Unavailable" entry is last in the boot order.

It’s a common misconception that if a PowerEdge server fails to boot, doesn’t complete POST, or experiences other issues, the iDRAC will also be inaccessible. In reality, iDRAC is often still online and available to assist with troubleshooting—even if it was never configured beforehand. Leveraging iDRAC to review recent events, analyze logs, and collect a SupportAssist Collection (TSR) is critical for accelerating diagnosis and recovery.

Storage components may not be displayed, or the status may appear as Unknown after upgrading iDRAC9 firmware to version 7.20.60.50 or 7.20.70.50.

Dell Micron 7450 and 7500 Non-Volatile Memory Express solid state drives may encounter drive initialization failure due to a firmware issue, resulting in the solid state drives being unrecoverable.

This article provides information about the LIC008 error seen when importing the IDRAC License.

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.

This article explains how to use iDRAC Direct to manage your PowerEdge server.

This article explains what disk errors PDR1001 and PDR3 mean on Dell PowerEdge servers, how physical drive LED indicators provide quick visual diagnostics, and the best practices to resolve these issues. By understanding these alerts and acting promptly, you can maintain storage health, prevent downtime, and protect critical data.

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.

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

This page explains the difference between drivers and firmware and how to update them on Dell PowerEdge Servers using different methods.

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 explains how to create a Virtual Disk using the System Settings menu.

Deploying a template with the virtual disk configuration set to action ‘CREATE’ fails with the error: "Unable to create a virtual disk due to an invalid combination of span count or number of disks specified for the selected RAID level"

Broadcom network device BCM57608 is not initialized and detected on Dell customized VMware ESXi 8.x and 9.0. This KB is to detail the issue, and the solutions offered.

To ensure optimal performance and stability for your Dell system, be aware of the latest updates available for the drivers and firmware. There are several systems to do this as explained in the article below.

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.

This article provides general information about how to view and monitor server health from the IDRAC10 web interface.

This article explains why the Windows Boot Drive (hosting the C:\ volume) may show as removeable media in Windows and how to override the behavior when necessary.

This article provides information about how to troubleshoot PCIe devices that are not being detected correctly.

Hardware Diagnostics are embedded tools installed in the pre-OPERATING SYSTEM of your server to check hardware is working as designed.

Fans reporting FAN0000/FAN0001 errors (RPM below warning or critical) should be removed and swapped to another connector; if the error follows the fan, replace it.

Dell PowerEdge 17G servers record inaccurate CPU index within iDRAC10 Lifecycle Log (LCLOG) and System Event Log (SEL) when machine check event (MCE) is recorded.