From rendering complex graphics to training neural networks, the specialized parallel processing capabilities of a Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) are designed to substantially accelerate modern data center workloads. But of course, just finding a GPU that physically fits into your server isn't enough. The specific model and type of GPU should also be compatible with the server’s connectors, pow...
This tutorial will show you, step-by-step, how to install a rear flex bay into a 24-Bay Dell PowerEdge R740xd server. The installation would also be the same for installing in an R740xd 12-bay server; however, with rear flex bays for 12-bay servers, the SAS cable placement is different on the chassis backplane, and you would need to use a different SAS cable (more on that later).
NOTE: With 12t...
This tutorial will show you step-by-step how to install a rear Flex Bay into a Dell PowerEdge R720xd 24-bay server. Except for the Flex Bay placement, the process would be virtually identical for installing a Mid Flex Bay in the same server.
NOTE: Scroll to the bottom of this Dell PowerEdge R720xd Flex Bay installation guide for the P/Ns and images of the alternate Flex Bay cables.
The ...
Our previous Quick Fix blog post focused on troubleshooting common startup issues associated with PSUs. In this post, we'll continue with the spirit of Quick Fixes and look at other issues that can cause problems right out of the gate, specifically, RAM and cabling.
It's TechMike's Quick Fix Troubleshooting Guide – Part 2! Let's go Under the Hood!
Cabling
While our server builders test every ...
One of the unique services we provide to our customers is sharing our deep knowledge of the subtleties of enterprise server chassis. For example, a Dell R630 can have different drive sizes (LFF vs. SFF) and a different number of bays. Even though they are all under the same model designation, these differences can dramatically impact what components you can install (and even what cables you...
Dell PowerEdge vs. HPE ProLiant Rack Servers. Is it tomato vs. tomahto, simply a matter of personal preference? Or are there fundamental considerations with what is best for your use case?
Dell and HPE are the most prominent players of the 21-billion-dollar server market and by far take up the most significant share of servers that TechMikeNY sells. As refurbishers, we have spent countles...
Call us gearheads, but at TechMikeNY, we’re fascinated by all of the hardware and parts of an enterprise server. We often field questions from our customers on cable compatibility, specifically the many variables with Dell backplane cables.
To better inform, we thought it would be helpful to describe the nuances of these backplane cables. Call it Server Anatomy 101: Know Your Backplane Cab...
At TechMikeNY, we love offering simple solutions to seemingly complicated problems. It’s easier for us, and certainly easier for our customers!
We’ve noticed more and more customers reporting an issue where everything seems to be running fine with the server when booting: fans spinning, lights blinking, etc. But alas, nothing is displaying on the monitor.
Before you remove your server’s ac...
RAID: The magical configuration of physical drives into virtual disks that allow for speed and redundancy. Because RAID is such a large part of enterprise servers, at TechMikeNY, we field questions on RAID controllers and configurations daily.
In this blog post, we'll share some of the common questions we get about RAID arrays and controllers and give you the information, as well as some un...
