Re: S3420GPLC-based system does not recognize size of Seagate ST4000NM0033 4...
For ESRT2, you'll need to create a VD on the new HDD before it can be detected in OS. See http://www.intel.com/support/motherboards/server/sb/CS-030492.htm. When ESRT2 is enabled, BIOS doesn't display...
View ArticleRe: RAID 5 over 2TB, can not install windows server 2008 R2
Is this the document you're using?Using GPT (GUID Partition Table) with Intel� RAID Controllers Were you able to see the correct drive size when partitioning the HDD? Was "EFI Optimized Boot" enabled...
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Re: S3420GPLC-based system does not recognize size of Seagate ST4000NM0033 4...
Yep, when ESRT2 enabled, BIOS doesn't display HDD info but when i chose Enhanced or AHCI mode, the HDD consist 801.5 GB which is not correct. Then, when i use ESRT2 utility, the hdd still display...
View ArticleRe: S3420GPLC-based system does not recognize size of Seagate ST4000NM0033 4...
If you change from HDD mode from ESRT2 to AHCI or Enhanced in BIOS, you'll need to reboot the system to get correct HDD size. In my case AHCI mode doesn't display HDD size in BIOS, but OS can see the...
View ArticleRe: S3420GPLC-based system does not recognize size of Seagate ST4000NM0033 4...
In my case, the OS installed in a HDD < 2TB and the 3TB hdd is hook up as slave disk. And when i change into AHCI or Enhance mode, the OS can't be load because it's has been installed on ESRT2 mode...
View ArticleRe: S3420GPLC-based system does not recognize size of Seagate ST4000NM0033 4...
ESRT2 should support 3TB HDD. Did you create a VD using the 3TB disk? Also make sure you have the latest ESRT2 driver loaded.
View ArticleRe: RAID 5 over 2TB, can not install windows server 2008 R2
Thank you answer. YES. I used this. Using GPT (GUID Partition Table) with Intel� RAID Controllers All step followed. I see the driver is correct size. 2.7TB.First time, I choose total to install....
View ArticleRe: RAID 5 over 2TB, can not install windows server 2008 R2
I don't know why it's freezing, but if you need a quick fix, create a small VD less than 2TB for OS installation, and create a second VD for data storage. The data VD can be larger than 2TB. Disable...
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[REGRESSION] Serious SAS slowdown after BIOS upgrade
Hi, We have a server and a storage system, as follows: Intel R2304LH2HKC server with an S4600LH2 mobo (R2000LH2 series)LSI MegaRAID SAS 9286-8eIntel JBOD2224S2DP (JBOD 2000 series)2pcs Foxconn SFF-8088...
View ArticleRe: Serious SAS slowdown after BIOS upgrade
Oh guess what, it's proved to be a BIOS regression. After like a day of struggling with other things, finally (and fearfully) I downgraded to the penultimate release as a last resort, and now BOTH...
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NVM, I've contacted Intel via the official contact page.
View ArticleComponent Unfit for every Server blade on mfsys25
Hello, all of the sudden the Modular Server Control shows for both blades that are installed "Component unfit". I have reinserted both blades allready and restarted the whole CMM. I even installed the...
View ArticleRe: S5000VSA Need Help Restoring RAID Array after Configuration Cleared
In the end, I was unable to successfully recover the RAID array itself, but I was able to recover the server and get it back up and running (just now, one month later) through some good luck and good...
View ArticleRe: Component Unfit for every Server blade on mfsys25
There are a few other things to try at Intel� Modular Server Systems — Error: Component unfit - do you have two Ethernet Switch Modules installed, or just one?
View ArticleCannot Install VMWare ESXi S2600CP2 in ESRT-2 RAID
Dear All, I have 10 server using Intel ServerBoard S2600CP2 Board, I've been confused dealing with VMWare ESXi 5.x Installation. Its been 2 weeks since I decided to build Server using S2600CP2 and 2 x...
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Identify issue with amber blinking light on the front panel (S5520SC)
In the technical product specification of the board I can see that the problem can be connected with on of the following issues:– Critical temperature threshold asserted– CATERR asserted– Critical...
View ArticleInstall Intel Active System Console
I'm trying to install Intel Active System Console on RHEL 6.4. Followed everything in the user guide. Everything installed fine but I cannot get theIn lighttpd to work properly. /etc/init.d/lighttpd...
View ArticleRe: Cannot Install VMWare ESXi S2600CP2 in ESRT-2 RAID
Unfortunately according to the Operating System Compatibility, Installing VMware* ESXi 5.x, ESXi 4.x, ESX 4.x to ESRT2 RAID or RSTe RAID is not supported. I don't think I understand your question. One...
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