In the comments for the STH Supermicro H11SSL-NC Rev. 2 review, there is a post about not being able to flash the onboard SAS3008 from IR to IT mode. Can anyone confirm if they have been able to flash it to IT mode and if it required a different procedure than is typically used? Looking into a new FreeNAS build and IT mode is essential for a storage server.
Supermicro H11SSL-NC Rev 2 - Flash onboard SAS3008 to IT Mode?
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DOS mode tool. This is what worked for me, in case someone else has the same issue (it is documented in the Broadcom K/B and in several blog posts out there, also the STH article but not mentioning the error):
- Erase flash with the -o -e 6 or -o -e 7 options
- Flash IT firmware, reboot.
- Controller will be in faulted state, don't panic. Reflash the firmware this time with the BIOS files as well (mp3sas.rom and the UEFI signed one).
- Reset the SAS address back to original.
- Reboot
That did it for me. I was able to get into the config tool just fine, and set some sane spindown + IO wait delays (these are a PITA if using WD Reds).
Hope this helps!
I literally just used this guide skipping Step 2.
https://www.servethehome.com/flash-lsi-sas-3008-hba-e-g-ibm-m1215-mode/
https://www.servethehome.com/flash-lsi-sas-3008-hba-e-g-ibm-m1215-mode/
For anyone interested I'll be selling my board with the HBA already flashed to IT mode next week.
Looks like there is a possible issue with IPMI firmware v3.80 that interfered with flashing a LSI 3108 to a 3008 using IPMI. The issue is resolved with the latest v3.86 IPMI redfish firmware.
https://www.supermicro.com/Bios/softfiles/10220/X10SRH-C(LN4)F_IPMI_3_86_release_notes.pdf
https://www.supermicro.com/Bios/softfiles/10220/X10SRH-C(LN4)F_IPMI_3_86_release_notes.pdf
You upgrading from your 7302p already? What are you replacing the H11SSL-NC with?
I wasnt planning to upgrade the 7302p but might jump to a 7402p as the price on them is very good right now. Switching to the Asrock Rack EPYCD8 board for the 4 native nvme ports. The onboard HBA on the NC is wasted for me since I'm using an external SAS card to connect to DAS boxes.
Thanks for the reply. Totally understand about the HBA on that NC board. I am always following your builds on here, enjoy seeing the progress from your 4 node down to the AiO box you have now. I am looking to build something very similar to yours sometime next year. I have a bunch of SC846 and SC836 chassis that have been sitting empty in my closet for the past few years. Finishing grad school in May, then I can pick my hobbies back up and resume my life
Sorry for the off-topic thread hijack.Just flashed the firmware. The easiest way to flash is run the included command
Under UEFI shell, run SMC3008T.NSH
Enter last 9 digits in SAS address and done.
Under UEFI shell, run SMC3008T.NSH
Enter last 9 digits in SAS address and done.