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  1. erock

    AMD EPYC 7302p+ Supermicro H11SSL-i version 2

    I used tugm4470 to build a research cluster for CFD (Epyc 7302 and 7f52 cpu's + H11DSi mobo's). I have been very pleased with product quality and surprisingly fast delivery. Also, tugm4470 prices are hard to beat especially relative to the cost of comparable Amazon AWS services if you have...
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    H11DSi-NT - where VRM Cpu locates?

    I had spontaneous restart issues when bench testing this board with high TDP CPUs (7f52) without adequate airflow. Disabling Simultaneous multithreading in the BIOS was a quick fix that allowed me to finish bench testing. Once I installed the mobo with several Noctua high RPM fans and Noctua...
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    How do you guys feel about BIOS updates?

    I usually update the BIOS if the board is used. This creates a perception of improved security but I am not sure how much security risk is reduced.
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    USB ports stop working on Epyc Workstation (H11DSi mobo)

    There was an option for sleeping when battery power is in use. Deactivating this seems to have fixed the problem, which is odd since the machine hasn’t had to rely on battery backup power from my ups. Looks like I don’t have to fudge with grub settings.
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    USB ports stop working on Epyc Workstation (H11DSi mobo)

    I built several Epyc Workstations using H11DSi mobos, 7f52 high frequency Epyc processors and PopOS. These machines are fantastic for the CFD work I do. However, after some of the machines have been on for several days the usb ports sometimes stop working (as if they went to sleep). I can ssh...
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    Help identify faulty hardware

    I had very similar issues with a H11DSi mobo and two 7f52 CPU’s purchased from tugm4470. However, after much trial and error I was able to resolve the issue. In a nut shell, I think it was a cooling problem. Disabling SMT was a quick fix that allowed me to improve cooling. I eventually got the...
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    Legit AMD Epyc or no?

    Thank you for your insights! So let me make sure I fully understand your comment. Let's say we use the H12DSi-NT6 Supermicro MOBO for this example. Since this MOBO was designed for Rome and a single upgrade step to Milan, Milan is end of the line and and there is less incentive for data centers...
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    Legit AMD Epyc or no?

    For the 7302 and 7f52 Epyc processors, which are great for distributed CFD computingthe new versions are 5-10 more than used equivalents as sold by tugm4470. I do sometimes get a little worried about used MOBO’s from any vendor in terms of security. I usually pay extra for new MOBO’s for...
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    What are your experiences with NEMIX RAM?

    Here is a quick update on this thread. I decided to use NEMIX for most of my project and tested dozens of 16GB sticks (~$32-35 per stick). I have not encountered any memory issues even while running very high workloads over multiple days and performance seems comparable to my Samsung RAM with...
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    Legit AMD Epyc or no?

    I bought around a dozen used Epyc Rome CPUs from tugm4470 on eBay. All came with this stamp, have worked very well and are equivalent as far as I can tell to CPUs purchased new from US vendors. If you clean your CPU with alcohol before applying thermal paste this stamp will come right off. I...
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    Anyone running Linux on Supermicro EPYC H12?

    I had spontaneous restart issues with popOS on a machine with a Supermicro H11DSi mobo and two high frequency 16 core Epyc 7f52 processors. A quick fix was to disable Simultaneous Multithreading (SMT) in the BIOS. Ultimately, the issue was resolved long term and I was able to activate SMT by...
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    RAM for EPYC Rome (4Rx4 supported?)

    I have tested dozens of sticks @Newegg:MEM-DR416L-HL01-ER32 16GB Memory Compatible With Supermicro by NEMIX RAM MEM-DR416L-HL01-ER32 16GB Memory Compatible With Supermicro by NEMIX RAM - Newegg.com Quality is better than expected given the cost ($35). I have not encountered any memory issues...
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    Mellanox SX6036 fan mod

    I am playing around with fan speed and temperatures (thank you for getting me here!) using the following workflow in the console interface: enable config terminal fae mlxi2c set-fan /FAN/FAN 1 <percent> fae mlxi2c set_fan /PS1/FAN 1 <percent> fae mlxi2c set_fan /PS2/FAN 1 <percent> The results...
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    Help with connecting serial port on Supermicro MOBO (H11DSi) to Mellanox switch (SX6036)

    Putty on Ubuntu is easy to install, and the default inputs worked without modification (dev/ttyS0, baud rate = 9600 etc.) so the tool showed me how to make this work. I can get minicom and screen to work now but Putty just made sense to me. I am playing with ltrace now and trying to understand...
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    RoCE v1 implementation (SX6036 heatsink/silence mod running log!)

    I got in. Here are the details.
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    Help with connecting serial port on Supermicro MOBO (H11DSi) to Mellanox switch (SX6036)

    Update: I made it into the switch! I had to add my username to the tty and dialout groups: sudo usermod -a -G tty <username> sudo user mod -a -G dial out <username> I also used putty which made things a bit easier to follow for noobs. We will see how far I get from this point.
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    RoCE v1 implementation (SX6036 heatsink/silence mod running log!)

    I just got my SX6036 and am having some trouble accessing the console through the serial port on my mobo. I am using a RJ45-DB9 cable I bought from eBay and am wondering if this cable is incompatible. Can you share the specs on the RJ45-USB cable you referenced above so I can give that a try?
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    Help with connecting serial port on Supermicro MOBO (H11DSi) to Mellanox switch (SX6036)

    I need some guidance on connecting a Mellanox SX6036 switch to the serial port of a Supermicro H11Dsi. My SX6036 is used and did not come with a RJ45-DB9 serial console cable. I bought this one on eBay. However, I have not been able to access the switch. OS: PopOS (Ubuntu 22.04) I tried the...
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    Epyc Rome 7F52 Upgrade from 7302P?

    …and at $300 the 7f52 has a very good performance over price ratio (so does the 7302 at $120).
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    Epyc Rome 7F52 Upgrade from 7302P?

    The actual performance improvement magnitude will depend on the specifics of your calculation but you can‘t go wrong with a higher clock rate and more cache as long as the higher TDP is worth it for you. If you do go with the higher TDP 7f52 make sure you have plenty of airflow across the board...