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Correctable and uncorrectable memory errors on PowerEdge Server with DDR4 and changes to troubleshooting steps

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.

This article provides information about how to create a bootable USB drive from and OS ISO file for manual installation.

The Dell Nautilus Firmware Update Utility is flexible and simple to use as it contains all the latest, relevant firmware updates for hard drives in your Dell server.

Dell OS and Applications Solutions on Dell TechCenter - Project Sputnik, Microsoft Windows, Red Hat Linux, SUSE, Ubuntu, and more

How to Identify the physical slot number in iDRAC based off the device name in vSphere/VSAN.

This article provides information about how to update your system's firmware from the Lifecycle Controller on Dell servers.

This article explains how to check the iDRAC IP address on your Dell PowerEdge server using the LCD panel.

This article shows How To determine why a virtual machine powered off or rebooted by reviewing log files and host details to identify guest shutdowns, user or API requests, HA resets or system faults.

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.

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.

This article presents opportunities to understand and troubleshoot some common causes of fan noise in a PowerEdge server. It is also relevant for 100% fan speeds.

This article describes how to find the iDRAC's current MAC address.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about Physical Drives replacement in RAID Server and MD Arrays

This article provides steps to troubleshoot a chassis intrusion, chassis open message for PowerEdge servers.

This article provides information about how to delete a virtual disk using the Device Settings menu on a PowerEdge server. If your PowerEdge server is running the UEFI mode as a boot mode, the RAID BIOS is not displayed.

This article provides information about how to disable C-States and C1E on a PowerEdge Server.

The article describes updating Dell PowerEdge server firmware through Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller (iDRAC) 7, 8, 9, or 10. It details downloading the firmware image, logging in to the iDRAC web interface, uploading the image for installation, and managing pending updates.

This article provides information about identifying the hard driver properties in OMSA, system setup page, and iDRAC interface.

This article explains how to restore the BIOS defaults settings on a Dell PowerEdge Server. This procedure may be valid for other Dell products.

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 explains the requirements to deploy VMware ESXi 9 virtual machines with 4Kn end‑to‑end (E2E) storage when using Dell PowerEdge PERC12 (H965) and newer controllers. It also covers how to identify when ESXi is using 4Kn software emulation (SWE) instead of true 4Kn E2E, and what conditions prevent E2E.

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

Dell Enterprise SAS, SATA SSD: SMART predictive failures triggered by remaining write endurance falling below the threshold

Access the Windows Server ISO downloads. Get your Windows Server ISO file directly from Microsoft and ensure your PowerEdge server is up and running.

This article explains different methods to reset, power drain or perform a virtual AC cycle.

PowerEdge 16G BOSS N1; logs VLT0204 (BOSS CPLD voltage out of range) or VLT0205 on PowerEdge T160/R360/T360/R260 platforms running Complex Programmable Logic Device (CPLD) version 1.4.0. PowerEdge R660 and R760 platforms running CPLD versions v1.2.6 will not log any voltage out of range warnings in the LC or SEL logs.

This article explains how to replace a cache disk in a vSAN configuration.

The firmware of PowerEdge server hard drives is a critical component in the server system. Regularly updating and maintaining this firmware is essential for server performance, security, and compatibility. Hard drive firmware updates can often fix known hardware faults and issues, address identified vulnerabilities and security problems, and potentially introduce new features, improvements, and enhancements.

Dell Samsung Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) PM1653 and PM1655 solid state drives may report excessive Sense Key faults 0x3, 0x11, 0x0, or 0x4, 0x29, 0x4. These faults have the potential to cause unexpected drive issues.