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    AVOID - 4U, 2x Node, 4x E5 V3/V4, 56x LFF SAS3 3.5" bay - $299 - CISCO UCS C3260

    Glad you have your servers up and running! Mine is mostly up and running, but I can't quite figure out networking with unRAID and the VIC. None of my VMs or LXCs get IP addresses from DHCP. However, Docker does seem to be fine. I may end up going Proxmox instead if it's not trivial to figure...
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    [Update: Seller Complaints Accumulating] HGST Ultrastar He10 - 10TB @ $129.95

    Although the chassis listing says Norcross, GA, they actually come from the St. Mary/Orlando, FL area. This is the same with the SAS drives. I did find some info left over in my Cisco chassis that it did belong to AT&T at one point with an email contact from AT&T. I had heard they were used for...
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    AVOID - 4U, 2x Node, 4x E5 V3/V4, 56x LFF SAS3 3.5" bay - $299 - CISCO UCS C3260

    You wouldn't use the RJ45 to USB cable for your network connection. It is just for serial port communication. If you're able to get a network connection with 40Gb down to 1Gb, then you can use SSH for CLI sessions. Unfortunately, I didn't see any page for changing fan speed. Both of my server...
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    AVOID - 4U, 2x Node, 4x E5 V3/V4, 56x LFF SAS3 3.5" bay - $299 - CISCO UCS C3260

    Unfortunately, I don't think the server blades can be accessed from the 1Gb ports. Those are dedicated CIMC 1Gb links. You'll need official Cisco cables in order for link negotiation to work. In terms of switch compatibility, I use the Brocade IXC6610 which has 48x1Gb, 8x10Gb, and 4x40Gb. You...
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    AVOID - 4U, 2x Node, 4x E5 V3/V4, 56x LFF SAS3 3.5" bay - $299 - CISCO UCS C3260

    I'm going to need to RMA the server blades at the very least, if not the full chassis. No matter the combination of CPUs, blades and CPU socket, power supply, I am unable to get the CPU voltage faults to clear. The seller requires that the items in question get returned before they will send out...
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    AVOID - 4U, 2x Node, 4x E5 V3/V4, 56x LFF SAS3 3.5" bay - $299 - CISCO UCS C3260

    I put in an Intel P3500 series NVMe SSD and updated the firmware via their Linux CD boot disk. I was going to use Windows, but saw they had a boot disk and didn't need to run the Windows utility for firmware updates. Now the temperature is reported at 0C/30F in CIMC and the fans are at the high...
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    AVOID - 4U, 2x Node, 4x E5 V3/V4, 56x LFF SAS3 3.5" bay - $299 - CISCO UCS C3260

    I don't see temps reported in CIMC for the NVMe SSD, but I do see them in the OS: Fans are running high: I'd love to see those fans ramp down some, but it may not be possible with a non Cisco U.2 drive installed. Power profile probably also has something to do with RPM. Additionally, I only...
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    AVOID - 4U, 2x Node, 4x E5 V3/V4, 56x LFF SAS3 3.5" bay - $299 - CISCO UCS C3260

    Yes, you can boot from the U.2 device. You'll need to make sure you're booting in UEFI mode to boot from NVMe SSDs. Set the PCI cards to run in UEFI only mode and allow UEFI boot options. I am using this adapter to convert regular M.2 to U.2: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B073W65QX6/
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    AVOID - 4U, 2x Node, 4x E5 V3/V4, 56x LFF SAS3 3.5" bay - $299 - CISCO UCS C3260

    You can install U.2 drives underneath the RAID mezzanine card. I have a couple of M.2 to U.2 adapters that allow me to use some NVMe SSDs I had.
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    AVOID - 4U, 2x Node, 4x E5 V3/V4, 56x LFF SAS3 3.5" bay - $299 - CISCO UCS C3260

    I only have this Cisco UCS server that supports v3/v4 CPUs, but I could swap out CPUs from both nodes and test on the one node and test each of them. I'll give that a shot later today.
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    AVOID - 4U, 2x Node, 4x E5 V3/V4, 56x LFF SAS3 3.5" bay - $299 - CISCO UCS C3260

    I contacted the seller to see if they can send replacement boards/nodes. I'm hoping that it's a simple exchange and the faults will be resolved. The listing does state there is a 90 day warranty. Good to know about the 120w TDP probably being ok. I was referencing CPUs from their spec sheet and...
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    AVOID - 4U, 2x Node, 4x E5 V3/V4, 56x LFF SAS3 3.5" bay - $299 - CISCO UCS C3260

    Sadly, reseating the CPUs and cleaning the pins didn't seem to improve the reported faults. I do plan to upgrade these CPUs at some point. It could be that one or more of the CPUs has a problem, but it would be difficult to diagnose which one exactly. I remember reading that the passive heat...
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    AVOID - 4U, 2x Node, 4x E5 V3/V4, 56x LFF SAS3 3.5" bay - $299 - CISCO UCS C3260

    Here's the full fault messages: Voltage Reading: I will try reseating and cleaning the CPUs/sockets and see if that makes a difference. Thanks for the tips.
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    AVOID - 4U, 2x Node, 4x E5 V3/V4, 56x LFF SAS3 3.5" bay - $299 - CISCO UCS C3260

    I have my unit up and running happily! However, I am seeing these voltage faults. I've tried replacing all PSUs with the same result. Has anyone seen this and do you know how to proceed? Is it fixable or something I should worry about? EDIT: I am running everything on 208v from my UPS/PDU. I...
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    AVOID - 4U, 2x Node, 4x E5 V3/V4, 56x LFF SAS3 3.5" bay - $299 - CISCO UCS C3260

    I'm hoping we get some answers here soon with a few of us now being guinea pigs, myself included! This machine has huge potential!
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    AVOID - 4U, 2x Node, 4x E5 V3/V4, 56x LFF SAS3 3.5" bay - $299 - CISCO UCS C3260

    Luckily, it's just a Mellanox ConnectX-3 40Gb/56Gb Infinband/Ethernet card on the HP side of things. It's not proprietary to HP. I ordered a pair of the "Cisco" compatible cables and will report back on compatibility. I do have a Brocade switch on the way too so that should help.
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    AVOID - 4U, 2x Node, 4x E5 V3/V4, 56x LFF SAS3 3.5" bay - $299 - CISCO UCS C3260

    I'd be happy to donate both a 3.5" tray and 2.5" tray for modeling into a 3D printable design. I've started on the 3.5" design a little, but can't quite get the countersunk screw holes just right.
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    AVOID - 4U, 2x Node, 4x E5 V3/V4, 56x LFF SAS3 3.5" bay - $299 - CISCO UCS C3260

    Would these cables work? Do all cables need to be this or just the one between the Cisco unit and switch or other PC? https://www.amazon.com/10Gtek-QSFP-H40G-CU1M-Direct-Attach-Passive-1-Meter/dp/B00SIV6PCU/
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    AVOID - 4U, 2x Node, 4x E5 V3/V4, 56x LFF SAS3 3.5" bay - $299 - CISCO UCS C3260

    Have you been successful with getting a connection to your Cisco box over 40Gbe? I am waiting on my Brocade ICX6610-48P to arrive, but I've been attempting direct connect with Linux. Is there anything that is needed for the links to go online? I've configured both ports on my DL380p G8 as...
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    AVOID - 4U, 2x Node, 4x E5 V3/V4, 56x LFF SAS3 3.5" bay - $299 - CISCO UCS C3260

    Wow, the Brocade ICX6610 has the potential to replace my main switch! Nice to see that it supports 40Gb, 10Gb, and 1Gb all on one switch! Do you know if each area of the switch is on the same subnet? It would for sure make management much easier.