As you might have guessed, configuring enterprise-grade servers takes some serious attention and care. After sourcing the right combination of compatible processors, RAM sticks, RAID controllers, drive bays, you name it, our expert technicians put meticulous work and a whole lot of love into each and every unique server we send out.
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Knowing how to switch between the BIOS and UEFI boot modes can come in pretty handy. In this quick video tutorial, we show you how to access the right settings so you can freely switch between BIOS and UEFI.
What are BIOS and UEFI?
BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) is legacy firmware that initializes hardware when you boot up. Legacy BIOS is the old mode that uses a 16-bit code and has a...
Thinking about retiring your system or transforming it into a brand new server? Whether you're doing an overhaul of your Dell server or preparing to put it to rest, you'll need to do a full system reset. In this tutorial, we'll show you how to use Dell's Lifecycle Controller to do a full system reset on your server.
Step-by-step Tutorial
Let's get right into it.
Start by booting the serv...
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 ...
We’re so proud of our brand and the work we put into our refurbished servers we decided to make a video that highlights what makes them special.Check it out! And leave a comment to let us know what you think or if you feel we missed anything!
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The heavy accumulation of dust can severely impact the performance of your server by forcing the fans to work harder to cool the system and allowing pieces of dirt to get between connectors.
In this video, we’ll show you step-by-step how to clean a server’s components. The server we are cleaning is a Dell R620, but the principles are the same for virtually any server.
You’ll n...
Our customers often ask for assistance in how to set up and configure a RAID array in their new TechMikeNY HPE ProLiant server. In this video tutorial, we’ll provide step-by-step instructions for setting up a RAID array in an HPE G9 server through HPE’s remote management tool, iLO. The server is an 360 G9, and the RAID card is a P440ar controller. The iLO version is Standard.
We’ll demonst...
Some Dell servers come with a feature called “Split Backplane” or “FlexZone.” This feature allows you to have two RAID controllers in the same machine. While Dell provides several options to configure the split backplane feature in their literature, we have found this to be the most reliable process for changing a server from the Split Backplane Mode to a Unified Backplane Mode acros...
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The blue clips that secure a mini-RAID controller in the Dell 12th Generation servers are prone to break after exposure to heat over an extended time.
In this tutorial, we’ll show you how you can replace these broken RAID clips to ensure your mini-RAID controller is securely connected to the motherboard.
The process will involve disconnecting all components from the motherboa...
Our customers often ask for assistance in setting up a RAID array in their new TechMikeNY server. In this video tutorial, we’ll provide step-by-step instructions for how to set-up a RAID array in a Dell PowerEdge server. The PERC – or PowerEdge Raid Controller – is an H730, and the server is a Dell R730 – but the steps are virtually identical between all Dell PowerEdge servers.
When the...
A quick video tutorial on how to install a RAID controller in Dell 12th Generation and 13th Generation servers -- with a focus on the key differences and potential pitfalls.
