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Creating A Repository ISO – Part 1

crtechtipsAug 23, 20143 min read

UPDATE: Here is a list of pre-made ISOs updated about once a month: https://crtech.tips/bootable-firmware-repository-isos/ This How To will guide you through creating a repository ISO for your Dell Poweredge system. The …

RAID Rebuild Rate

crtechtipsAug 19, 20141 min read

This is a quick guide for changing the RAID Rebuild Rate on your system. Keep in mind that changing the rebuild rate will effect the performance of your PERC and other …

Updating Firmware Through Bootable USB Key

crtechtipsJul 31, 20142 min read

A lot of techs out there do not know how to create a bootable USB key to run firmware updates. That’s ok, it’s not often that you need to do …

HyperV NIC Teaming

crtechtipsJul 29, 20141 min read

Here is a quick how to for setting up HyperV NIC teaming. Keep in mind, NIC Teaming has already been setup. Note: NIC Teaming has already been setup in Broadcom Access …

iDrac – Virtual USB Device Error

crtechtipsJul 25, 20142 min read

The other day I was updating running firmware/driver updates on a 12G Dell server. I like to start with the iDrac firmware and work my way through the BIOS, Chipset, …