Installing iDrac Certificate + Key
Recently, I ran across a gentleman who was having some difficulty installing a SSL certificate to his iDrac6 and iDrac7 systems. The GUI upload for some reason was not working …
Clearing PERC Cache via OMSA
Sometimes the cache will need to cleared on a PERC in order to create a new Virtual Disk. This can happen for a number of reasons – VD going to …
Pulling Dell Service Tag From Windows
Using the below command is a quick way to pull Dell Service Tags quickly from a system without having to crawl around with a flash light. Run this command in …
Performance Mode – BIOS
Your server has been working for years with no hiccups and you could not be happier purchasing your Dell product. Suddenly things take a turn for the worst, and it …
Performance Mode – OMSA
Your server has been working for years with no hiccups and you could not be happier purchasing your Dell product. Suddenly things take a turn for the worst, and it …
LifeCycle Controller Hanging During POST
Note: This blog post is for Dell PowerEdge 11G systems. Here is the 12G how to: https://crtech.tips/12g-lifecycle-controller-hangs-during-post Sometimes a Dell PowerEdge system can get caught trying to boot into the LifeCycle Controller(LCC). …
Creating A Repository ISO – Part 1
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 …
Running A Repository ISO – Part 2
UPDATE: Here is a list of pre-made ISOs updated about once a month: https://crtech.tips/bootable-firmware-repository-isos/ Welcome to the Part 2 tutorial for updating your Dell PowerEdge System via Dell Repository Manager! If …
RAID Rebuild Rate
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
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 …