For this part I actually used a regular RJ45 -> DB9 serial cable. I don't have the SUV cable yet but I'm sure that works as well.Should the ethernet routine doesn't go well for any reason, You may use SUV (Serial+USB+Video) to connect and start a terminal, And press "ESC+Shift+9" to get ILo login prompt and from there you may control (and execute same command set).
Fortunately, a workaround is available. If you have a USB extension/hub, there's an internal USB port which can be temporarily routed out for OS install.I ordered that cable yesterday when I went over to the server with a USB stick and realized... there is no external USB port lol
Would you mind help me understand where are you getting SPP? And if it's possible you can share them too?I played around with them some more today.
The integrated LSI 2308s are at the highest version available from HP which is 15.10.09 so SPP must've updated them. Avago/LSI have firmware for their 2308s at P20. No clue if you can even compare the version numbers directly and since these are so integrated into other parts of iLO and HP stuff trying to cross-flash might be a terrible idea. I'm going to leave them alone unless I run into any compatibility problems.
SPP definitely didn't update the chassis firmware which was 5.2 0r 5.3 (I forget which). So I updated that to the current 6.2 from within linux. Not sure what I gained here, sure as hell didn't help with sound, but it didn't break anything either.
The FlexLOM 544FLR QSFP cards are working well. I had to install the Mellanox OFED driver package first from the Mellanox site. This package will usually update your firmware too if you're using a regular card. In this case you have to grab the HP firmware and then burn it with mstflint. After a cold reset, my switch could connect to the card at full 56G on both IB and ETH so these seem to be identical to regular ConnectX-3 VPI cards.
I need to pick-up a bunch of 3.5" drive screws for all the PCIe/FlexLOM cards. This was posted in the deals forum: Supermicro HDD Screws (4.98$ for 100 screws w/ shipping)
PC Connection has both the 3.5 and 2.5 drive screws for $1.91 per bag but the shipping is terrible so it only works better than ebay if you order a lot.
Racks come in tomorrow. Hopefully I'll only need a screwdriver to get them mounted and not a dremel/hacksaw/hammer.
PM.Would you mind help me understand where are you getting SPP? And if it's possible you can share them too?
JFYI, cross flash to P20 DOES work - use 9205-8e FW, as these cards do not support PCIe 3.0. However, be warned that the fan speed will increase to 70%. This happens with the latest HP P15 firmware as well, when using non-HP drives. I couldn't find a way around this, so I reverted back to the P11 firmware shipped with the system. Fan speeds back to normal. Oh well...The integrated LSI 2308s are at the highest version available from HP which is 15.10.09 so SPP must've updated them. Avago/LSI have firmware for their 2308s at P20. No clue if you can even compare the version numbers directly and since these are so integrated into other parts of iLO and HP stuff trying to cross-flash might be a terrible idea. I'm going to leave them alone unless I run into any compatibility problems.
Hmm interesting. Thanks for the info. What is "normal" fan speed on your chassis?JFYI, cross flash to P20 DOES work - use 9205-8e FW, as these cards do not support PCIe 3.0. However, be warned that the fan speed will increase to 70%. This happens with the latest HP P15 firmware as well, when using non-HP drives. I couldn't find a way around this, so I reverted back to the P11 firmware shipped with the system. Fan speeds back to normal. Oh well...
I'll need to check again when I get home, but IIRC, it was somewhere between 10-30%? It is now a jet-engine at idle, as opposed to a jet-engine at full blast. Try popping in a non-HP drive in one of the nodes to see if that really triggers it. I was doing my LSI firmware comparison with drives in through the whole process, so I cannot accurately comment on how it would behave with no drives.Hmm interesting. Thanks for the info. What is "normal" fan speed on your chassis?
I don't remember the fans running lower before I did the updates though. I was also running with no drives installed in the beginning and the sound was about the same. Going to give P11 a shot and see if it's less horrible.
That firs pic is how it showed up at your door? I think everyone got the same crappy packaging but the sticky pinkish shrink wrap stuff was on tight.Hello,
I also ordered one unit of this machine and it arrived today. Unfortunately, the packaging materials were completely damaged, and some stuff might be missing.
Could anyone provide a list of items delivered with the chassis so I can contact with the seller about missing items? Besides, the top right node is a little bit difficult to remove and install. I'm worried if any of the nodes may fail running. Could anyone give me some advice on dealing with such situation?
Here are some photos of this terrible shipping:
Dropbox - HP_Proliant
Thanks!
Anybody figure out a better way yet?@Layla The sas cables can be bent enough to get the nodes in although it doesn't seem like the best way to handle it.
That firs pic is how it showed up at your door? I think everyone got the same crappy packaging but the sticky pinkish shrink wrap stuff was on tight.
As far as parts, you seem to have everything. All nodes, the rail kit is the 2 front parts, the skirt for the back and the bag of screws. I'm assuming all your fans are there, you even got a custom wood handle on one of them. Did you get your heat sinks in a separate delivery?
A couple of my nodes are a little hard to put in and slide out, but I doubt it was from shipping since mine were locked on tight to a pallet. The chassis itself just isn't completely rigid.
You should definitely contact the seller with pics of how it arrived in case they want to file a claim with the freight company. It also gives them plenty of notice that some of your nodes might not work and why that's the case.
As time passed, The SAS isn't tricky anymore, Bending has stayed in shape and I no longer worry or have issues taking out/in the nodes anymore.Anybody figure out a better way yet?
Are the 2 SATA ports Intel 6G ports from the chipset? I'm tempted to just use those for the moment.
I'm really shocked that there don't seem to be any 90 degree SAS couplers, or any HP brand cables with a 90 degree SAS connector..