Dell PERC 6/i, PERC 6/E, CERC 6/I Service Manual

This is a dell PERC 6/i, PERC 6/E and CERC 6/i user guide, which introduces the features and characteristics of the product, as well as safety precautions

Brand: DELL
Category: Other
Document type: Service Manual
Language: English
Pages: 138
File format: PDF
File size: 4.8 MB
Updated: 30 September, 2023
Model: PERC 6
MD5 checksum: 9AAE6C4595A84396BD72215B2956C1DF
PDF: Dell PERC 6/i, PERC 6/E, CERC 6/I Service Manual PDF

About this manual

This manual covers the Dell PERC 6/i, PERC 6/E, and CERC 6/I RAID controllers. It includes hardware overview, BIOS configuration, RAID setup, and management tools such as Dell OpenManage Storage Management and Dell SAS RAID Storage Manager.

The document also details supported operating systems, hot‑spare functionality, and troubleshooting steps, helping administrators install and maintain the controllers across Windows, Linux, and Solaris environments.

What's inside

Introduction
Hardware Overview
Installation
BIOS Configuration
RAID Configuration
Operating System Support
OpenManage Storage Management
Hot Spare and Rebuild
Troubleshooting

Specifications

Part Number	P416J
Supported OS	Windows Server 2003
Supported OS	Windows Server 2008
Supported OS	Windows Vista
Supported OS	Windows XP
Supported OS	Red Hat Enterprise Linux
Supported OS	SUSE Linux Enterprise Server
Supported OS	Solaris 10

Frequently asked questions

Which operating systems are supported by the PERC 6/i, PERC 6/E, and CERC 6/I controllers?

They support Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows XP, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, and Solaris 10.

How can I manage RAID arrays on these Dell controllers?

Use Dell OpenManage Storage Management or Dell SAS RAID Storage Manager to configure and monitor RAID arrays.

What is the purpose of the Hot Spare feature?

The Hot Spare provides a replaceable drive that automatically rebuilds a failed drive, ensuring continuous protection.

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