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acquacow

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BTW, @acquacow maybe you know how to restore gen3 iodrive with lost lebmap information? is it possible without internal tools?
If you don't need the data, you can just format it and drop a blank lebmap on, then overwrite the card a few times and it'll build a new map of any bad cells (you'll see it in the syslog prefixed with fioinf and fioerr).

You have to find a version of the driver that has fio-read-lebmap and fio-write-lebmap in them. I think they took them out at some point.
 

tx12

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If you don't need the data, you can just format it and drop a blank lebmap on, then overwrite the card a few times and it'll build a new map of any bad cells (you'll see it in the syslog prefixed with fioinf and fioerr).
I've already tried that and (unlike on gen2), that doesn't work on gen3 for me. I'm getting format errors:

After driver load with lebmap present, but empty:
Code:
Unable to recover management NV data (-2)
Init NV data
After format started:
Code:
***************************************************
***            No media format found!           ***
***      Please contact Customer Support.       ***
***************************************************
And either format or sure-erase fails to continue. Looks like something changed on gen3...
 

acquacow

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Well, if you can't get sure-erase to complete, (it wipes the leb-map) there might be something else wrong.

There might be some more hidden flags for sure-erase that might get it to complete. It doesn't sound like anyone used --purge, which would also wipe the FPGA and brick the card...

In the past, I have had to load the drivers into minimal mode and alternate sure-erase and format until one eventually completed. I probably went back and forth ~50 times before I had success.
 

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Googlefu isn't working for me. Have an X9SRL with 5x of the 1.2TB drives in it, ESX 6.7. Latest driver for ESX and firmware for cards is installed. Says PCI slots are locked at 25W, would like to increase but cannot find instructions for doing so ON ESX. I have registered and have access to downloads, but I'm not sure what else I need to install; fio-config does not work.
 

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Googlefu isn't working for me. Have an X9SRL with 5x of the 1.2TB drives in it, ESX 6.7. Latest driver for ESX and firmware for cards is installed. Says PCI slots are locked at 25W, would like to increase but cannot find instructions for doing so ON ESX. I have registered and have access to downloads, but I'm not sure what else I need to install; fio-config does not work.
fio-config is for windows.

You need to use esxcfg to set module parameters and this page from the Fusion-io ESXi user guide on SanDisk's website:

upload_2019-5-27_20-7-6.png
 

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Did anyone get the iomemory driver from Sandisk working properly with CentOS 7.6 ? It installs fine for me but fails to load.

fio-status -a shows:

Found 1 ioMemory device in this system
Driver version: Driver not loaded

This is what I installed:
iomemory-vsl-3.10.0-862.el7.x86_64-3.2.16.1731-1.0.el7.centos.x86_64
 

acquacow

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Yeah, I'm running it on 7.6 on a few machines.

My guess is that you updated to the 3.10.0-957 kernel w/o rebuilding the VSL source against it.

Go get the iomemory-vsl-3.2.16.1731-1.0.src.rpm from sandisk's site, then install gcc, make, rpm-build, kernel-headers, kernel-devel, and rsync

Then rpmbuild --rebuild on the src rpm and it'll output a kernel module that works with your newer kernel.


From my system:

rpmbuild --rebuild iomemory-vsl-3.2.16.1731-1.0.src.rpm
rpm -ivh /root/rpmbuild/RPMS/x86_64/iomemory-vsl-3.10.0-957.1.3.el7.x86_64-3.2.16.1731-1.0.el7.x86_64.rpm

Uninstall the old version first, and once the new version is installed, run dracut -f to rebuild your init files so that the old version isn't in your boot image.

Then go into your /etc/dracut.conf and add the following line to prevent the vsl from ending up in your boot image:
omit_drivers+="iomemory-vsl"


-- Dave
 
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naimc

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Question for acquacow. We purchased a few SX350-6400 Cisco branded cards. 54-91-72338-6400G. This will be used on Windows servers.

They are currently at firmware 8.9.1. to update them, based on your Post I have to find the Product ID , 54-91-72338-6400G in an original Cisco firmware file in .fff format. Based on my research the original file would be ucs-c-fusion-io-pfios64002.8.9.9.118194.bin reference here Release Bundle Contents for Cisco UCS Manager, Release 3.1

In the Bin file I would find the section that defines [54-91-72338-6400G] which I could then past in a new generic sandisk update. still have not figured what latest version I would upgrade too.

It seems impossible to get ucs-c-fusion-io-pfios64002.8.9.9.118194.bin, is there any other way to extrapolate that data that would be present in the firmware fill ?


C:\Program Files\Common Files\VSL Utils>fio-status -a

Found 1 VSL driver package:
4.2.1 build 1138 Driver: loaded

Found 1 ioMemory device in this system

Adapter: ioMono (driver 4.2.1)
Cisco UCS 6400GB SanDisk ioMemory SX350, Product Number:pFIOS64002, SN:
ioMemory Adapter Controller, PN:5491-72338-6400G
Product UUID:df1ca345-bed1-5c0f-b89f-e0a32a16d7ea
PCIe Bus voltage: avg 12.25V
PCIe Bus current: avg 0.66A
PCIe Bus power: avg 8.03W
PCIe Power limit threshold: 24.75W
PCIe slot available power: unavailable
Connected ioMemory modules:
fct0: 07:00.0, Product Number:pFIOS64002, SN:

fct0 Detached
ioMemory Adapter Controller, Product Number:pFIOS64002, SN:
ioMemory Adapter Controller, PN:5491-72338-6400G
Microcode Versions: App:0.0.13.0
Powerloss protection: protected
PCI:07:00.0, Slot Number:2
Vendor:1aed, Device:3001, Sub vendor:1137, Sub device:19d
Firmware v8.9.1, rev 20150611 Public
6400.00 GBytes device size
Format: v501, 1562500000 sectors of 4096 bytes
PCIe slot available power: unavailable
PCIe negotiated link: 8 lanes at 5.0 Gt/sec each, 4000.00 MBytes/sec total
Internal temperature: 59.55 degC, max 70.87 degC
Internal voltage: avg 1.02V, max 1.03V
Aux voltage: avg 1.79V, max 1.81V
Reserve space status: Healthy; Reserves: 100.00%, warn at 10.00%
Active media: 100.00%
Rated PBW: 22.00 PB, 100.00% remaining
Lifetime data volumes:
Physical bytes written: 4,879,602,384
Physical bytes read : 5,848,772,608
RAM usage:
Current: 34,080,000 bytes
Peak : 325,950,784 bytes

fio-status -F adapter.part_number_pa /dev/fct0
54-91-72338-6400G
 

acquacow

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Check the output of
fio-status /dev/fct0 -F adapter.part_number_legacy

See if you can dig up the actual PA# for the card vs the adapter_part_number, which I think is a cisco ID.

See if part_number_legacy and adapter_part_number are different.

If so, look for the legacy # in the official sandisk firmware file that is closest to yours and add your cisco part number in a new section next to it with the same entries.

-- Dave
 

naimc

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Check the output of
fio-status /dev/fct0 -F adapter.part_number_legacy

See if you can dig up the actual PA# for the card vs the adapter_part_number, which I think is a cisco ID.

See if part_number_legacy and adapter_part_number are different.

If so, look for the legacy # in the official sandisk firmware file that is closest to yours and add your cisco part number in a new section next to it with the same entries.

-- Dave
thanks for the tips.

C:\Windows\system32>fio-status /dev/fct0 -F adapter.part_number_legacy
5491-72338-6400G

Still was wondering about the what the original Cisco firmware would like so I found it !

I downloaded ucs-k9-bundle-c-series.4.0.4b.C.bin from https://software.cisco.com/download/home/283612660/type/283655658/release/4.0(4b)

Extracted .\ucs-k9-bundle-c-series.4.0.4b.C.bin\ucs-k9-bundle-c-series.4.0.4b.C\.\isan\plugin_img\ucs-c-fusion-io-pfios64002.8.9.9.118194.bin

Extracted .\ucs-c-fusion-io-pfios64002.8.9.9.118194\.\blob\INFO


found the two entried for my card:
[5491-72338]
version = 8.9.9.118194
file = gen3_orange_fusion_8.9.9.118194.bin
format = bin
ecc = 11b
cntrpdiversion = 0.0.14
cntrpdifile = planck_0.0.14.pdi
cntrpdiformat = pdi
nce = 1f80000
nceversion = 1.0.9.100764
ncefile = nce_1.0.9.100764.bin
errfw = 1f80000
errfwversion = 0.0.3
errfwfile = errfw_0.0.3.bin
optrom = 3c00000
optromversion = 4.3.0.769
optromfile = uefi-3001_4.3.0.769.rom

[549172338]
version = 8.9.9.118194
file = gen3_orange_fusion_8.9.9.118194.bin
format = bin
ecc = 11b
cntrpdiversion = 0.0.14
cntrpdifile = planck_0.0.14.pdi
cntrpdiformat = pdi
nce = 1f80000
nceversion = 1.0.9.100764
ncefile = nce_1.0.9.100764.bin
errfw = 1f80000
errfwversion = 0.0.3
errfwfile = errfw_0.0.3.bin
optrom = 3c00000
optromversion = 4.3.0.769
optromfile = uefi-3001_4.3.0.769.rom

then noticed that the firmware version in blob where very recent. so I renamed blob to UCS_fusion_8.9.9.118194.fff.

And with nothing to loose I flashed it !

and it worked. after a reboot I was able to install the latest verison 4.3.5 Sandisk generic drivers



C:\Windows\system32>fio-status

Found 1 VSL driver package:
4.3.5 build 1121 Storport Driver: loaded

Found 1 ioMemory device in this system

Adapter: ioMono (driver 4.3.5)
Cisco UCS 6400GB SanDisk ioMemory SX350, Product Number:pFIOS64002, SN:FIO2112K020
PCIe Power limit threshold: 24.75W
Connected ioMemory modules:
fct0: 07:00.0, Product Number:pFIOS64002, SN:FIO2112K020

fct0 Attached
ioMemory Adapter Controller, Product Number:pFIOS64002, SN:1710D0106
PCI:07:00.0, Slot Number:2
Firmware v8.9.9, rev 20170222 Public
6400.00 GBytes device size
Internal temperature: 58.57 degC, max 66.93 degC
Reserve space status: Healthy; Reserves: 100.00%, warn at 10.00%
Contained Virtual Partitions:
fct0: ID:0, UUID:8f56d942-5b22-414e-93b6-2d282f60aa2a

fct0 State: Online, Type: block device, Device: \\?\PhysicalDrive1
ID:0, UUID:8f56d942-5b22-414e-93b6-2d282f60aa2a
6400.00 GBytes device size
 
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kalim116

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@acquacow can i use my Dell Fusion ioDrive2 3TB in my PC? I got it running as a Storage Device in my PC. My windows 7 was running on my 128GB SATA SSD. But it died today i dont know why. Now i wanted to ask you if i can install Windows 10 on the Dell Fusion ioDrive 2 and Boot my Windows from it? I got the Fusion drive hooked into my AS Rock 970M Pro3 PCIeX16 slot next to my Graphic card. The Fusion Drive has a PCIeX8 attachment.
I would be very thankful if you could help me.
 

kalim116

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Okay thanks a lot. Me as an amateur have no Chance to get this running. I will have to buy a new SATA or M2 SSD
 

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thanks for the tips.

C:\Windows\system32>fio-status /dev/fct0 -F adapter.part_number_legacy
5491-72338-6400G

Still was wondering about the what the original Cisco firmware would like so I found it !

I downloaded ucs-k9-bundle-c-series.4.0.4b.C.bin from https://software.cisco.com/download/home/283612660/type/283655658/release/4.0(4b)

Extracted .\ucs-k9-bundle-c-series.4.0.4b.C.bin\ucs-k9-bundle-c-series.4.0.4b.C\.\isan\plugin_img\ucs-c-fusion-io-pfios64002.8.9.9.118194.bin

Extracted .\ucs-c-fusion-io-pfios64002.8.9.9.118194\.\blob\INFO


found the two entried for my card:
[5491-72338]
version = 8.9.9.118194
file = gen3_orange_fusion_8.9.9.118194.bin
format = bin
ecc = 11b
cntrpdiversion = 0.0.14
cntrpdifile = planck_0.0.14.pdi
cntrpdiformat = pdi
nce = 1f80000
nceversion = 1.0.9.100764
ncefile = nce_1.0.9.100764.bin
errfw = 1f80000
errfwversion = 0.0.3
errfwfile = errfw_0.0.3.bin
optrom = 3c00000
optromversion = 4.3.0.769
optromfile = uefi-3001_4.3.0.769.rom

[549172338]
version = 8.9.9.118194
file = gen3_orange_fusion_8.9.9.118194.bin
format = bin
ecc = 11b
cntrpdiversion = 0.0.14
cntrpdifile = planck_0.0.14.pdi
cntrpdiformat = pdi
nce = 1f80000
nceversion = 1.0.9.100764
ncefile = nce_1.0.9.100764.bin
errfw = 1f80000
errfwversion = 0.0.3
errfwfile = errfw_0.0.3.bin
optrom = 3c00000
optromversion = 4.3.0.769
optromfile = uefi-3001_4.3.0.769.rom

then noticed that the firmware version in blob where very recent. so I renamed blob to UCS_fusion_8.9.9.118194.fff.

And with nothing to loose I flashed it !

and it worked. after a reboot I was able to install the latest verison 4.3.5 Sandisk generic drivers



C:\Windows\system32>fio-status

Found 1 VSL driver package:
4.3.5 build 1121 Storport Driver: loaded

Found 1 ioMemory device in this system

Adapter: ioMono (driver 4.3.5)
Cisco UCS 6400GB SanDisk ioMemory SX350, Product Number:pFIOS64002, SN:FIO2112K020
PCIe Power limit threshold: 24.75W
Connected ioMemory modules:
fct0: 07:00.0, Product Number:pFIOS64002, SN:FIO2112K020

fct0 Attached
ioMemory Adapter Controller, Product Number:pFIOS64002, SN:1710D0106
PCI:07:00.0, Slot Number:2
Firmware v8.9.9, rev 20170222 Public
6400.00 GBytes device size
Internal temperature: 58.57 degC, max 66.93 degC
Reserve space status: Healthy; Reserves: 100.00%, warn at 10.00%
Contained Virtual Partitions:
fct0: ID:0, UUID:8f56d942-5b22-414e-93b6-2d282f60aa2a

fct0 State: Online, Type: block device, Device: \\?\PhysicalDrive1
ID:0, UUID:8f56d942-5b22-414e-93b6-2d282f60aa2a
6400.00 GBytes device size
Great work! I am going down this same road for the 1.3TB SX350 I just got from eBay. You are a lifesaver for posting this.
 

Louis

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Is $150 a good deal for a IoDrive2 785GB ? I found one on local FB marketplace and was curious. I talked with the seller and he said he upgraded firmware on it and sent screenshot of specs showing endurance used is 1.409 out of 11PB.
Facebook Marketplace: Fusion-io Drive2 785GB Internal SSD MLC PCI Express 2.0 [F00-001-785-CS-0001] - Electronics & Computers - Winder, Georgia
I would say hold on for a while, i got myself 2x iodrive2 1.3tb for 100$ Canadian each+ shipping on ebay. Both have more than 90% life remaining