Primergy RX 300 S8 chassis serial error

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Primergy RX 300 S8 chassis serial error

Postby redfact » Mon Feb 06, 2017 8:46

Hi all.

I would like to know, how can I fix my Primergy server. It went off from nothing, and after when I switched it on, it stay before POST and waiting for chassis serial no.: ???

Please, if anyone knows something about it, I need a fast and quick solution.

UPDATE 1: i have found in the iRMC event log two error definitions for the same event: 0x60 or 080099

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Re: Primergy RX 300 S8 chassis serial error

Postby Davie » Mon Feb 06, 2017 10:07

Is iRMC firmware up to date? What version?

Have you tried a full disconnect to power to discharge everything for 20 seconds?

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Re: Primergy RX 300 S8 chassis serial error

Postby redfact » Mon Feb 06, 2017 10:21

Hi Dave.

iRMC version is the following:
Firmware Version: 7.07F (Base: 7.07.F)
Firmware Date: Sep 26 2013 - 13:00:26 CEST
Firmware Running: High Firmware Image
SDRR Version: 3.53 ID 0356 RX300S8

Yes, I have tried to switch off wait around 20-30 seconds, and even took out the battery, from the motherboard, not from the RAID controller.

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Re: Primergy RX 300 S8 chassis serial error

Postby Davie » Mon Feb 06, 2017 10:27

iRMC firmware is VERY old - update that first then reassess .. firmware up to 7.68F had nasty problems - latest is something like 8.46F!

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Re: Primergy RX 300 S8 chassis serial error

Postby redfact » Mon Feb 06, 2017 10:31

I have already found it:
Title
RX300 S8 / D2939 iRMC (Kronos4) Firmware Update for TFTP Flash
Version (Date)
RX300S8_08.64F_sdr03.72 (02/11/2016)
Size
30 MB

But can I update it via iRMC webpage? as we are stuck before POST screen, so no usb bootable device can be used.
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Re: Primergy RX 300 S8 chassis serial error

Postby Davie » Mon Feb 06, 2017 10:33

Yes that version of the download is suitable for updating via web interface

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Re: Primergy RX 300 S8 chassis serial error

Postby redfact » Mon Feb 06, 2017 10:58

It is done, I have the newest version installed, here is the latest error report, and I am still stuck at the pre boot screen when it is asking for the chassis serial: ???

System Event Log (SEL)

Date Severity Error Code Message Binary Data
2017/02/06 10:43:38 INFO 1A0034 Chassis IDPROM: BMC FW restore successful
02 5A 53 98 58 20 00 04 EF 5C 6F A2 00 C4
2017/02/06 10:43:37 INFO 160014 Online firmware flash: iRMC S4 reboot EEPROM 1 Version 8.64
02 59 53 98 58 20 00 04 EC FE 6F A1 08 40
2017/02/06 10:43:29 INFO 160016 Firmware change detected Version 8.64
02 51 53 98 58 20 00 04 2B 00 6F 01 08 40
2017/02/06 10:42:24 INFO 160013 Online firmware flash EEPROM 2 Version 8.64
02 10 53 98 58 20 00 04 EC FE 6F A0 88 40
2017/02/06 10:42:22 INFO 160013 Online firmware flash EEPROM 1 Version 8.64
02 0E 53 98 58 20 00 04 EC FE 6F A0 08 40
2017/02/06 10:24:29 INFO 03006A ACPI Power State: soft-off (S5 - by override)
02 DD 4E 98 58 20 00 04 22 9E 6F 0A FF FF
2017/02/06 10:24:28 INFO 0E0008 System finally powered off after repeated watchdog timeouts
02 DC 4E 98 58 20 00 04 EE FE 0A 82 08 FF
2017/02/06 10:24:18 CRITICAL 080099 BIOS POST Watchdog - Action: Hard Reset (Post Code: 0x60)
02 D2 4E 98 58 20 00 04 23 4F 6F E1 02 60

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Re: Primergy RX 300 S8 chassis serial error

Postby Davie » Mon Feb 06, 2017 11:02

And you have reset the iRMC after updating so the new firmware is established?

Can you upload a photo of the screen where it hangs?

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Re: Primergy RX 300 S8 chassis serial error

Postby redfact » Mon Feb 06, 2017 11:25


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Re: Primergy RX 300 S8 chassis serial error

Postby redfact » Mon Feb 06, 2017 11:26

I am thinking about to update the BIOS too. But I don't know if it will fix this issue.

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Re: Primergy RX 300 S8 chassis serial error

Postby Davie » Mon Feb 06, 2017 16:13

As I thought it's not ASKING for the serial number it is just showing that the serial number cannot be found.

Check the cable from the rear of the front panel to the motherboard


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