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 …
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 …
iDrac – Virtual USB Device Error
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, …
iDrac Remote Console Error – Windows Can’t Open This File:
I have only ran into this issue a few times and it took me a bit to realize what was going on. When opening the iDrac Remote Console using the …
Mounting ISO in iDrac7
With the Enterprise Licence installed on the iDrac7 you have the option to mount ISOs and boot to them during POST. This is a terrific feature for those of you …