Dell PowerEdge 2600 Server - Answered Questions & Fixed issues

I recommend that you first try replacing the power cord, if that doesn't work try replacing the power supply.

Resetting the power supplies isn't necessary. Once one of the ptwo power supplies fails, the second power supply automatically takes over. Also, there isn't a need to power down the system to change the supplies as long as you change them one at a time.

> it does detect it on controller initiation. Even when the drive is not spinning, it will identify itself (manufacturer, capacity) when queried. So, it's possible that it "checks-in", but files/directories on it cannot be read.

Check the IDE or SCSI cables for the hard drives and the dc drive and make sure there seated in there respected slots firm and don't move or work there way out.

check bios settings

Sounds like your disk is disconnected or crashed.

Motherboard is toast!

On page 7 and 8 there is a diagram about the different lights. ftp://ftp.dell.com/Manuals/all-products/esuprt_ser_stor_net/esuprt_poweredge/poweredge-xeo2600_Service%20Manual_en-us.pdf

1. Can you access the Bios configuration on boot by pressing F2? Check the setting
2. By load up do you mean your server software does not boot? use F10 on post from the utility partition main menu under Run System Utilities.
3. Is the server working with RAID? Press CTRL + R and check the RAID

I am not going to say check all the cables because I am sure you will have already?!?

Orange blinking light means a component failure. I had a cooling fan failure and this caused the orange light. When there is a failed fan the other fans RPM is increased to compensate. Is the server fan noise excessive?

If you have a RAID remove all the drives use some canned air in the RAID cage and replace the drives. Turn the unit on and listen to the drive(s). Are they spinning? Are they making a clanking sound? (bad) if both are bad you will have to replace them and restore from a backup.If you have a single boot drive do the same thing listen. If you have spin but still fails check the sas or sata cable. Unplug it then plug it back in of both sides with the power off.If still no good the drive might be bad and you will have to replace it and then restore from a backup.Hope this helps.

It simply needs an os

Hello the homepage is here:http://www.dell.com/support/troubleshooting/us/en/ussoho1/Product/poweredge-xeo2600Whats the fault ?Does it show a code on screen ?Good luck

The easiest way is use a KVM switch. It is not networking, but they are handy just for that reason. They it allows you to use 1 keyboard, 1 monitor, and 1 mouse for 2 or more machines. Look for something like this.http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817107419

Yes. Verify that it is RAID 5 in your RAID config utility, and swap. It may take a larger drive, but you would lose the extra space. Util should indicate either way.Best practice is to use identical.

Iam wondering . how did you install OS in your Failed Hardware.

Clear CMOS

Dell provides lifetime tech support for all PE servers. Call them at 800-945-3355 and give them the service tag or express service code from the server. If it can be done, they will tell you how.Good luck!

The PE26x0 series was many server-line generations ago, thus booting from USB devices was not available at that time, thus it will not work today either. This includes USB based bootable devices (i.e. bootable USB key, DVD ROM..etc).

Even with the latest BIOS A21 for the PE2650, there is no support for bootable USB devices.

Yes definitely, linux is mainly used as a server these days.You can find much more information regarding Linux on Dell machines on the following web site: http://domsch.com/linux/Hope it helps.