Troubleshooting the perc s300 controller – Dell PowerVault NX200 User Manual

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Troubleshooting Your System

Troubleshooting the PERC S300 Controller

NOTE:

When troubleshooting a PERC S300 controller, also see the documentation

for your operating system and the controller.

1 Run the appropriate online diagnostic test. See "Using Online Diagnostics"

on page 147.

2 Enter the System Setup program and ensure that the PERC S300

controller is enabled. See "Using the System Setup Program and UEFI

Boot Manager" on page 51.

3 Restart the system and press the applicable key sequence to enter the

configuration utility program: <Ctrl><R> for PERC S300 controller
See the controller's documentation for information about configuration

settings.

4 Check the configuration settings, make any necessary corrections, and

restart the system.

CAUTION:

Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician.

You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in
your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and
support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not
covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came
with the product.

5 Turn off the system and attached peripherals, and disconnect the system

from its electrical outlet.

6 Open the system. See "Opening the System" on page 79.
7 Remove the cooling shroud. See "Removing the Cooling Shroud" on

page 82.

8 Ensure that the controller card is firmly seated into the system board

connector. See "Installing an Expansion Card" on page 104

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