3 troubleshooting, 4 using the expander flash utility – Dell PowerEdge C8000 User Manual
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Contents
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Removing the Hard-Drive Backplane
From an Expansion Hard-Drive Carrier
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Installing a Hard-Drive Backplane Into
an Expansion Hard-Drive Carrier
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Safety First—For You and Your System
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Troubleshooting External Connections
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Hard-Drive Indicator Does Not Light
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Troubleshooting the SAS Expander Board
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Troubleshooting the External SAS Connection
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Troubleshooting the Hard-Drive Backplane
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Troubleshooting the Node Power Distribution
Board
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Checking the Expander Firmware Version
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4 Using the Expander Flash Utility
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Hardware and Software Requirements
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