PowerEdge SC 430

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

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

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.

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

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.

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 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 basic safety precautions that everyone must take before accessing the internals of a computer or electrical equipment. Find information about how to protect against electrostatic discharge (ESD), prevent electrostatic damage to the components, and take safety precautions when lifting electronic equipment.

Follow the steps below to use your mobile device to scan the Service Tag QR code or Barcode on your Dell device. The Service Tag is the best way to access specific information about your Dell device.

This article explains how to configure the IP address for iDRAC8.

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.