Troubleshooting Your System

Safety First—For You and Your System

To perform certain procedures in this document, you must remove the system cover and work inside the system. While working inside the system, do not attempt to service the system except as explained in this guide and elsewhere in your system documentation.

CAUTION: Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system cover and access any of the components inside the system. Before performing any procedure, see your Product Information Guide for complete information about safety precautions, working inside the computer and protecting against electrostatic discharge.

Start-Up Routine

Look and listen during the system's start-up routine for the indications described in Table 1-1.

Table 4-1. Start-Up Routine Indications

Look/listen for:

Action

 

 

A status code displayed by the diagnostic indicator

See "Diagnostics Indicator Codes" on page 14.

lights on the system front panel.

 

An error message displayed on the monitor.

See "System Messages" on page 16.

Alert messages from the systems management

See the systems management software

software.

documentation.

The monitor's power indicator.

See "Troubleshooting the Video Subsystem" on

 

page 69.

The keyboard indicators.

See "Troubleshooting the Keyboard" on page 70.

The USB CD drive activity indicator.

See "Troubleshooting a USB Device" on page 71.

The CD drive activity indicator.

See "Troubleshooting an Optical Drive" on page 78.

The hard-drive activity indicator.

See "Troubleshooting a Hard Drive" on page 78.

An unfamiliar constant scraping or grinding sound

See "Getting Help" on page 95.

when you access a drive.

 

 

 

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SC1435 specifications

The Dell SC1435 is a versatile and reliable 1U rack server designed specifically for enterprise applications, virtualization, and cloud computing environments. Targeted towards businesses that require high performance and scalability, the SC1435 is an ideal choice for organizations looking to maximize their data center efficiency while minimizing their physical footprint.

One of the main features of the Dell SC1435 is its powerful processing capabilities. It supports up to two AMD Opteron processors, which can provide up to 12 cores per CPU, enabling robust multi-threaded performance. This allows businesses to run multiple applications simultaneously without compromising on speed or efficiency. The server also supports a range of AMD processors, offering flexibility to meet various workload requirements.

The SC1435 is equipped with significant memory capacity, supporting up to 128GB of DDR2 RAM. This high memory capacity allows for improved data management and processing, making it suitable for memory-intensive applications such as database management and virtualization. The server features eight DIMM slots, providing businesses the ability to scale memory as their workloads grow.

Storage is another critical aspect of the Dell SC1435, offering a range of options that cater to different needs. The server can be equipped with up to four hot-swappable 3.5-inch SATA or SAS drives, providing enterprises with the flexibility to balance performance needs and cost-efficiency. Additionally, it features support for RAID configurations, which enhances data protection and availability.

The SC1435 also integrates advanced management technologies, including Dell's OpenManage, which simplifies server management and allows for remote monitoring. This toolset provides administrators with the ability to easily configure, update, and monitor the server's health and performance metrics.

One of the standout characteristics of the SC1435 is its energy-efficient design. It incorporates power management features that help lower overall energy consumption, contributing to reduced operating costs and a smaller carbon footprint. The server’s compact size allows it to fit into standard 19-inch racks, making it an excellent option for space-constrained environments.

In summary, the Dell SC1435 is a robust 1U rack server that combines powerful processing capabilities, extensive memory support, flexibility in storage options, and advanced management features. Its energy-efficient design further enhances its appeal in modern data centers, making it a smart choice for organizations seeking to optimize their IT infrastructure.