Troubleshooting a wet system – Dell POWEREDGE C6105 User Manual

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Remove and reinstall the drivers if applicable. See the NIC's
documentation.

Change the auto-negotiation setting, if possible.

Use another connector on the switch or hub.

If you are using a NIC card instead of an integrated NIC, see the
documentation for the NIC card.

3 Ensure that the appropriate drivers are installed and the protocols are

bound. See the documentation for the NIC card.

4 Enter the System Setup program and confirm that the NIC ports are

enabled. See "Using the System Setup Program" on page 37.

5 Ensure that the NICs, hubs, and switches on the network are all set to

the same data transmission speed. See the documentation for each
network device.

6 Ensure that all network cables are of the proper type and do not exceed

the maximum length.
If all troubleshooting fails, see "Getting Help" on page 215.

Troubleshooting a Wet 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.

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

system from the electrical outlet.

2 Open the system. See "Opening the System" on page 142.
3 Disassemble components from the system. See "Installing System

Components" on page 82.

Hard drives

SAS backplane

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