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Troubleshooting a storage controller – Dell PowerEdge T610 User Manual

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Troubleshooting Your System

If the problem persists, see "Troubleshooting a Storage Controller."

Troubleshooting a Storage Controller

NOTE:

When troubleshooting a SAS or PERC controller, also see the

documentation for your operating system and the controller.

1 Run the appropriate online diagnostic test. See "Using Dell™ PowerEdge™

Diagnostics."

2 Enter the System Setup program and ensure that the SAS or PERC

controller is enabled. See "Using the System Setup Program and UEFI
Boot Manager."

3 Restart the system and press the applicable key sequence to enter the

configuration utility program:

for a SAS controller

for a PERC controller

See the controller's documentation for information about configuration
settings.

4 Check the configuration settings, make any necessary corrections, and

restart the system.

CAUTION:

Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You

should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your
product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and
support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered
by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the
product.

5 Turn off the system and attached peripherals, and disconnect the system

from its electrical outlet.

6 Open the system. See "Opening the System."
7 Remove the expansion card stabilizer. See "Removing the Expansion Card

Stabilizer."

8 Ensure that the controller card is firmly seated into the system board

connector. See "Integrated Storage Controller Card."

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