Dell 2500 Computer Accessories User Manual


 
6. Check the SCSI cable connections inside the system:
a. Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from its electrical outlet.
b. Remove the system cover.
c. Check the SCSI cable connection to the SCSI host adapter.
The SCSI cable may be connected to the internal SCSI host adapter on the system board or a SCSI host adapter installed in an expansion slot.
7. Partition and logically format the hard-disk drive. If possible, restore the files to the drive.
To partition and logically format the drive, see the documentation for the system's operating system.
8. If the problem is not resolved, see "Getting Help," for instructions on obtaining technical assistance.
Troubleshooting an Integrated RAID Controller
Problem
l Error message indicating an integrated RAID controller problem.
Action
1. Enter the System Setup program and check the setting for the integrated RAID controller.
See "Using the System Setup Program" in the User's Guide for instructions.
If the controller is enabled, go to step 8.
2. Change the RAID controller setting to Enabled, and then reboot the system.
3. See the documentation provided with the RAID controller software and check the software settings.
4. Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from its electrical outlet.
5. Open the front bezel (see "Removing the Front Bezel").
6. Remove the system cover.
7. Remove the cooling shroud.
8. Reseat the RAID memory module in its socket.
See "Adding Memory" in "Installing System Board Options" for general instructions on removing and replacing DIMMs.
9. Reseat the RAID hardware key in its socket.
See Figure6-1 for the location of the RAID hardware key.
10. Replace the RAID backup battery.
11. Replace the cooling shroud and system cover, reconnect the system to the electrical outlet, and reboot the system.
If the problem is not resolved, see "Getting Help," for instructions on obtaining technical assistance.
Troubleshooting a RAID Controller Card
Your system may contain an optional RAID controller card. If you encounter problems with a controller, see the RAID controller's documentation for detailed
information on troubleshooting the RAID controller.
NOTE: If the SCSI cable is connected to the SCSI channel A only, all six hard-disk drives are controlled. If both SCSI channels A and B are connected,
the SCSI channel A controller controls hard-disk drives 0 through 2 (SCSI ID 0-2) and the SCSI channel B controller controls hard-disk drives 3 through
5 (SCSI ID 3-5).
WARNING: Before you perform this procedure, you must turn off the system and disconnect it from its power source. For more information, see
"Safety FirstFor You and Your System."