POWEREDGE VRTX

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.

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

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.

This article explains what disk errors PDR1001 and PDR3 mean on Dell PowerEdge servers 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.

If ESXi hosts use Trusted Platform Module (TPM), this article provides steps when the ESXi host is still accessible over SSH before any hardware changes.

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 provides instructions on how the customer can gather their recovery key from their Trusted Platform Module (TPM) enabled host. The customer should keep the recovery key from each of their hosts in a safe place. Hardware replacement activities, such as system board replacements, require the recovery key for a smooth process.

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

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 describes how to collect the storage controller log from the CMC on VRTX servers.

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 the difference between a reset and a Power Drain.