Access System Logs POWEREDGE-XE-OPERATE Practice Questions (Page 2)

Questions 6–10

1. 6application · easy

   A technician is working on a Dell PowerEdge XE server that is not booting. They have a monitor and keyboard connected. The server is stuck at the Dell logo screen. Which key sequence should they use to access the Lifecycle Controller, which contains the most recent hardware configuration and some diagnostic logs?

   • APress F12 to enter the Network Boot menu.
   • BPress F10 to enter Lifecycle Controller.
   • CPress F11 to enter the Boot Manager.
   • DPress F2 to enter System Setup.
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2. 7foundation · easy

   A technician needs to review hardware event history and sensor readings for a Dell PowerEdge XE server. Which interface provides direct access to the system event log (SEL) and hardware inventory without requiring the operating system to be running?

   • ABIOS setup utility
   • BWindows Event Viewer
   • CLinux syslog
   • DiDRAC web interface
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4. 8expert · hard

   A Dell PowerEdge XE server is experiencing random crashes. The iDRAC is not reachable over the network, and the server is currently up. The administrator has physical access and a monitor/keyboard. They need to access the System Event Log (SEL) to check for hardware errors. The server is running a production workload that cannot be interrupted. What is the best course of action?

   • AConnect a serial cable to the server's serial port and use a terminal emulator to access the iDRAC's serial console.
   • BUse the local RACADM command 'racadm getsel' from the host operating system.
   • CWait for the next scheduled maintenance window to reboot the server and access the logs.
   • DReboot the server and press F2 to access the System Event Log in System Setup.
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5. 9application · medium

   An administrator needs to retrieve the System Event Log (SEL) from a Dell PowerEdge XE server to send to Dell Technical Support. The server is running and accessible via the network. The administrator wants to use a command-line tool from a remote workstation. Which command would accomplish this?

   • Assh <iDRAC_IP> 'getsel'
   • Bipmitool -H <iDRAC_IP> -U <user> -P <password> sel list
   • Cwmic /node:<iDRAC_IP> /user:<user> /password:<password> sel get
   • Dracadm -r <iDRAC_IP> -u <user> -p <password> getsel
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6. 10application · easy

   A technician is troubleshooting a Dell PowerEdge XE server that is not booting. The server has a front LCD panel. The LCD is showing an error code. What is the most immediate action to get more details about the error?

   • APress the 'Home' button on the LCD to cycle through the error messages.
   • BConnect to the iDRAC web interface to view the SEL.
   • CReboot the server and press F2 to access the System Event Log.
   • DRemove the server from the rack to check the service tag for error codes.
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