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This article describes how to view and clear the system event log (SEL) in System Setup.
Updated: April 15, 2026
ID: 000226396
This article describes how to find the iDRAC's current MAC address.
Updated: April 15, 2026
ID: 000226214
If the LifeCycle Controller (LCC) is enabled but it is missing in the menu during the POST, it is possible that you must import the iDRAC license to enable it again.
Updated: April 15, 2026
ID: 000205309
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about Physical Drives replacement in RAID Server and MD Arrays
Updated: April 15, 2026
ID: 000139367
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.
Updated: April 15, 2026
ID: 000139072
This article provides information about how to disable C-States and C1E on a PowerEdge Server.
Updated: April 15, 2026
ID: 000135039
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
This article explains how to restore the BIOS defaults settings on a Dell PowerEdge Server. This procedure may be valid for other Dell products.
Updated: April 15, 2026
ID: 000128677
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
This article explains how to replace a cache disk in a vSAN configuration.
Updated: April 15, 2026
ID: 000120252
Server BIOS Update Guidelines for Microsoft Secure Boot Certificates are provided in this article.
Updated: April 15, 2026
ID: 000402373
This document highlights minimum, recommended, and latest code versions for Dell Technologies PowerEdge products. We carefully evaluate and monitor code deployment data to ensure that product releases meet our stringent expectations to provide our customers with reliable products and solutions.
Updated: April 14, 2026
ID: 000227230
This article provides the recommended steps to help troubleshoot memory-related events on Dell PowerEdge servers.
Updated: April 14, 2026
ID: 000304931
This article provides information about exporting the Tech Support Report (TSR) / SupportAssist Collection, including the Operating System, Application Data, and the RAID controller log. This is done using the integrated Dell Remote Access Controller (iDRAC) command-line interface (CLI) of Dell PowerEdge servers generations 12, 13, and 14.
Updated: April 14, 2026
ID: 000120100
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 is a firmware catalog which contains validated and certified firmware stack for selected Dell VMware vSAN Ready Nodes based on Dell customized ESXi 8.X branch Images.
Updated: April 13, 2026
ID: 000225254
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
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
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 provides information about installing the DNS Server role on a server running Windows Server Core using Windows PowerShell.
Updated: April 03, 2026
ID: 000121323
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
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
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
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
This article guides user through resolving link option issues available with this integrated LOM. This LOM is typically shipped with XR4000 chassis nodes and used in Telco, Mixed IP, and Azure Local (AX, MC) nodes like 4520C/4510C compute sleds.
Updated: March 23, 2026
ID: 000353158