I seem to have had a fatal powercut before I have had a chance to purchase a UPS for my PE2650.
The following details are courtesy of the DRAC configuration.
System ID 0121h
System Model PowerEdge 2650
BIOS Version A21
Boot Path Analysis reads as follows:
Severity POST Code Description
81 Processor initialization and reset
82 Chipset initialization
83 Memory sub-system configuration
84 Shadow the BIOS
85 Non-volatile storage test
86 Initializing MP
87 Initializing SMI
88 Keyboard controller initialization
89 Video detection and initialization
8A RAC initialization
8B Keyboard test
8C Memory test
8D Raid on motherboard initialization (ROMB)
8E PnP/PCI initialization
8F Floppy initialization
90 Mouse test
91 Option ROM initialization
92 Initializing ACPI
95 Boot operating system
PE2650 has PERC 3/Di Controller, a RAID key and RAID memory, 4 x 36gb SCSI HDDs setup in 2 RAID 1 arrays. Before it failed it was running ESX server
The Dell PERC configuration now DOES NOT appear at the POST:
"Dell PowerEdge Expandable RAID Controller , BIOS VX.X [Build XXXX]
(c) 1998-2000 Adaptec, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
<<< Press <CTRL>+<A> for Configuration Utility! >>>"
When I press the system identification button, I get the following message on the Status LCD screen:
"LOG DISABLE SBE"
- Multiple single-bit errors on a single memory module.
It is DIMM A Bank 1 that is at fault according to DRAC.
The BIOS confirms that I have 3.5gb in 2x256 2x512 2x1gb which is correct.
Taking out the faulty module still does not prevent the lack of PERC 3/DI in the POST.
When the POST has completed its job, I get the following:
"No boot device available strike F1 to retry boot f2 for setup utility."
When I go into the BIOS I can see all 4 available drives, suggesting to me that the backplane is functioning correctly.
I have resat the RAID key and DIMM. Resat all the other DIMMS.
The only thing I havent checked is the RAID battery, is that likely to cause these errors ?
Can you advise where I need to investigate and where I may need a replacement: i.e. new 1x5 backplane, new RAID memory, new RAID key, buying a new controller.
I am wondering whether it is really worth it, should I save my pennies on a newer/quieter server and transfer the drives.
If there is somewhere to get refurb DELL spares at a good price, let me know.
If I have missed anything, let me know.
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