Dell Poweredge 2650 "Initializing Dell Remote Access Card" having problems
I have a Dell Poweredge 2650 that when you reboot it has a problem some times "Initializing Dell Remote Access Card". I believe this is a problem with the backplane going bad. My question is can i take the Dell Perc3 card, processors, RAM, and HD's and put in a different 2650 and have everything come up like it normally would?
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is the drac not on the motherboard? How is it removed? And if it is removable why will the system not complete boot process if it is unable to initalize the DRAC?
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DRAC is remote management card most likely an additional PCI network interface card. This card provide capability to remotely power on and off as well as control POST boot, bios.... before the OS.
As the above post, you just need to update firmware to stop the error message. Try to take advantage of this great feature rather then remove it. If you want to remove it, just locate a PCI board that looks like a NIC card http://www.etb-tech.com/uploads/DRAC3XT.jpg
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As the above post, you just need to update firmware to stop the error message. Try to take advantage of this great feature rather then remove it. If you want to remove it, just locate a PCI board that looks like a NIC card http://www.etb-tech.com/uploads/DRAC3XT.jpg
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It is dell server's DRAC card which is used ofr remote access via network or dialup. So if you move these cards ( Perc3 card, processors, RAM, and HD's ) to another 2650 case then you will see 2 scenarios :
1- if new case has a DRAC card you will see same message
2- if new case does not have a DRAC card then you won't see message above.
Also it is same for current 2650 server. If you dont want to see this message remove or disable drac card.
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Nizam