Troubleshooting your system, Safety first—for you and your system, Responding to a systems management alert message – Dell PowerEdge VRTX User Manual

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Troubleshooting your system

NOTE: This chapter provides troubleshooting information for the VRTX enclosure only. For troubleshooting
information on the server modules, see the server module documentation at dell.com/poweredgemanuals.

Safety first—for you and your 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.

Responding to a systems management alert message

The Chassis Management Controller (CMC) management applications monitor critical system voltages and
temperatures, and the cooling fans in the system. For information about the CMC alert messages, see the

Dell Chassis

Management Controller for Dell PowerEdge VRTX User’s Guide

at dell.com/esmmanuals.

Troubleshooting external connections

Ensure that all external cables are securely attached to the external connectors on your system before troubleshooting
any external devices.

Troubleshooting a damaged enclosure

1.

Ensure that the following components are properly installed and connected:

Server modules

Power supplies

Blower modules

I/O module

Cooling shroud

Cooling fans

Cooling-fan assembly

CMC cards

Expansion cards

PCIe cage

Enclosure hard-drive carriers

Hard-drive backplane

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