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Dell R310 disk expansion
Hello, I am looking for a cost effecting disk expansion for a R310. The server has a SAS card in it.Has anyone tried using iStar storage with this model server and card? We are looking for something...
View ArticleAdvice on Fiber Channel Host Bus Adapter for PowerEdge R820 backup to...
Need advice on FC FBA adapter for PowerEdge R820 backup to PowerVault TL2000I have 3 x R820 servers which currently have Qlogic QLE2462 4Gb Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter installed for the sole purpose...
View ArticleIs it possible to mix tapes if we have an LTO3 drive and an LTO5 drive...
Is it possible to mix tapes if we have an LTO3 drive and an LTO5 drive installed on a TL4000? Could we separate by creating a second logical drive? We have a TL4000 with two LTO5 fibre drives and two...
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Information on migrating virtual disks to PERC H700/H800 controllersMemory configuration guidelines for PowerEdge R430/T430/R530 serversVideo: How to import a foreign configuration on your RAID...
View ArticleLocal Storage vs. SAN Performance
I have a perplexing issue with a client SQL server. The backstory is their SQL jobs started to incrementally take longer and longer to complete. They say nothing has been done on the SQL server side....
View ArticleHow can I get OEM Pack of Windows storage server 2008 R2
Recently my powervault NX200been attacked by the ransomware & i dont have the OS media CD. Now how can I get back the OS for installing in the same server. please help
View ArticleMD3200i New disk not detected
Hi, Our MD3200i gave a sudden disk failure message a few days ago and the hot spare kicked in. I have replaced the disk (E0/Slot0) but when inserted the drive is not detected, no lights and no spinning...
View ArticleMD3000i Degraded Physical Disk Channel
Our MD3000i had errors saying one of the hard drives and control modules were bad. I replaced the hard drive and control module and it appears as though the hard drive rebuilt successfully because the...
View ArticleDoes the PV MD38xx work with the MD14xx expansion enclosure?
Simply the title. I see that the manual for the MD38xx only shows the MD12xx series as a valid expansion, and I can't find anything official saying that it will work. Just a yes or no from someone in...
View ArticleMD3000 Rebooting over and over.
I built this up and expanded it over the past two years without problems but this week I added two new drives. Same as ones I have added before. The manager showed them as available. Then suddenly the...
View ArticleTL2000\TL4000 Drive Upgrade
HiI'm Have TL2000 Library with LTO6 DriveI purchase a new LTO7 Drive and replace the Drive in the Library (Using the Same sled)Update Library Firmare (E.30) and the Drive Firmware (G9Q1)refresh...
View ArticlePowerVault 124T ERROR TA[31]-HardwareB
Good morning, it was programmed the disconnection of the equipment for maintenance in the electric network, after turning it on, the tape backup server log is presenting this error below: **** Tape...
View ArticleConfigure Alert on MD3220i
Hi there, I'm really in on pressure to configure Alert on MD3220i, please help me so I'm in rush. what I did so far:I setup virtual mail server (include gmail account, it works fine I can send out test...
View ArticleTL2000 Invalid Drive Error
Just installed a half height LTO4 drive into my tl2000, but I am getting "Exception 48 1". Is the TL 2000 only compatible with IBM LTO 4 drives? The one in there is an HP model SAS. Is it possible to...
View ArticleMD3220i Configure Alert
Hi all, I'm going to configure alert on MD3220i, can I put as follow:Mail server: smtp.gmail.comEmail sender: my gmail email accountthanks
View ArticleTL1000 and Backup Exec 16
Hi Guys,Seeking your expertise in your best practice in setting up TL1000 with a server using backup exec 16. Thank you.
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Dell PowerVault 114T Connection with Dell Server
Hello all. In my new job i found an Dell PowerVault 114T with an dell server 2950 both turned of and disconnected.I need to connect and test but I'm not an expert. All I have is like the picture...
View ArticlePERC 9 and 'disk cache policy'
PERC 9 has a virtual disk setting for "disk cache policy". The help in OpenManage says it's disabled by default for SAS but with the latest OpenManage I find it's enabled.Previous posts have described...
View ArticleMD 3200i - lockdown mode
Good day,I've purchased a used MD 3200i.When it boots, it enters some lock down mode and I’m not able to do anything.I’d like to clear the config and start fresh.I’ve googled and tried all sorts of...
View Articleiscsi-to-sas bridge connectivity problem
Hi,I have TL2000 with installed iscsi to sas bridge, windows server 2008 , managed switch.The tl2000 bridge ethernet port is connected to switch with 1G speed, and the MTU size is 9000.The windows...
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