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I have a dell poweredge
You will need the Dell installation disks to install the appropriate drivers and configure your SCSI controller to recognize the new drives. Do you have the Dell Server utilities and drivers discs?
It makes unexpectedly restart
This server should never restart as you describe
1: Turn off remove all 3 power supplies clean, replace
2: Clean the insides removes and reset each add-on card’
3: Remove each of the SCSCI drive from the front “DONOT MIX” up makes sure each drive returns to the same place as removed if not raid will be broken.
4: Check the UPS Power backup this sounds like you are running direct not on a UPS battery backup if so then replace the power strip with 20 amp. The wall outlet should also be 20 amp circuit barkers
5: After you have clean the server check to be sure all three power supplies are showing “GREEN” lights
The most common problem causing instant restart on this server is loose or poor connections it is possible you may have a” virus”?
From what little I know poor line power is causing your problem too many devices connected to the same wall out let may not Trip a barker yet will cause recycle of the server.
Memo:
If you must operate this server not on a UPS Battery backup then make sure one power supply is on a different circuit, meening on a separate barker in service panel .I hope this will help solve you problem.
No SCSI Chips found on the adapter
This is a serious problem and you could easily guess wrong and blow away your data.
Good news is that Dell servers have lifetime support. Without a warranty you will have to pay for any parts you need but, if you are lucky, you won't need any. If you do get the part # from Dell and check eBay for it.
Get the Service Tag from the server and call Dell Technical Support.
You can get the phone # from their website.
BOOT FAIL: PCF8584: I2C ERROR
According to the message you received on the screen there's might be something wrong with your RAM module(s). Take a look inside and see if everything's alright with RAM. Replace it to another slot if there are empty.
Download and use a program like MemTest to see if RAM is properly working.
If you have another computer which is compatible with your RAM, try it inserting then in to PC and see if everyhting's alright.
If nothing helps, then purchase a new RAM module
I opened and cleaned most
Hi,
I'd suggest removing the power supplies and giving it another blow out to make sure there's no dust that's insulating the contacts from connecting properly in the other 2 bays. Also check behind them that all cables are connected properly (if it's going to a power circuit board) as one of them may have been knocked.
Good luck!
Power is 2950 i912 sel full
Namrata_stha,
The I912 error is referring to the System Event Log is full of events and because of this is unable to log anymore. You must clear the log in order for the Server Management controller to log any more events. Now depending on the OS installed there are different ways to clear it. If Windows Server 2k8 you would use this command - wevtutil el ' foreach { wevtutil cl $_ }
Where with Server 2003 you can go tot he Event viewer and clear it.
Let me know if this helps.
STRIKE f1 ERROR
Please be more specific. You haven't actually asked a question. What are you trying to do? What happens that you aren't expecting?
Format disk
what is your server model? in most cases you can use the operating disc to format the server drives
Serial number CDB6HJ1
Go to start menu. click on 'control panel'. Select 'system and security". Then select 'system'. This should give you the info.
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