Hello everyone,
I believe this forum is a good place to seek assistance, especially considering the discussions I've seen regarding Microserver Gen10 Plus customization.
I recently acquired an HPE ProLiant MicroServer Gen10 Plus U48 with the intention of configuring it as a TrueNAS box, outfitted with four 3.5" mechanical drives.
While I've encountered no issues utilizing SSDs or 2.5" HDDs as internal drives, I've hit a roadblock when attempting to incorporate 3.5" HDDs. These larger drives aren't being detected in the BIOS, regardless of whether I use the Smart Array or AHCI mode for SATA.
I'm aware of the advisory stating that the maximum power budget per drive is 12W, but the drives I've tried fall well below that threshold. Specifically, I've experimented with the following:
WD10EFRX: [https://cdn.cnetcontent.com/3a/07/3a07b8d6-7086-4c6f-80dd-ac1685c20336.pdf]
WD60EFRX: [WD60EFRX datasheet(3/4 Pages) WESTERN]
Additionally, I have attempted various troubleshooting steps, including:
* Updating the BIOS firmware to U48 v3.00 (02/01/2024)
* Adjusting every workload profile
* Switching to Legacy Boot
* Trying different Embedded SATA configurations (SATA AHCI and Smart Array SW RAID Support)
* Resetting the firmware to factory default options
* Checking for firmware updates for the WD drives
Interestingly, when I connect each WD Red drive individually to a SATA to USB converter on my PC, they function perfectly fine. However, when installed in the MicroServer, they are undetectable. Strangely, swapping the HDDs with an old Intel SSD allows it to be recognized and utilized as expected.
This leads me to believe that the server may be failing to provide adequate power to the SATA drives, despite their power consumption being within specifications.
I'm concerned that even if I were to invest in new drives, such as IronWolf or Exos drives, I might encounter the same issue. Is there a resource available that lists compatible non-HPE drives for the MicroServer Gen10 Plus? Alternatively, can anyone confirm drives they've successfully used?
Furthermore, I'm curious about potential BIOS or firmware adjustments, or even hardware modifications, that could address this power delivery issue.
Perhaps a SATA PCIe controller is an option if it supplies sufficient power (I have no experience with these). I'll need to pass-through the SATA without RAID though.
If anyone has faced a similar situation or has suggestions for a resolution, I would greatly appreciate your insights.
Ultimately, if no solution presents itself, I may consider selling the box and exploring a DIY alternative.
No, I will not use the "supported" HPE Hard Drives.
I believe this forum is a good place to seek assistance, especially considering the discussions I've seen regarding Microserver Gen10 Plus customization.
I recently acquired an HPE ProLiant MicroServer Gen10 Plus U48 with the intention of configuring it as a TrueNAS box, outfitted with four 3.5" mechanical drives.
While I've encountered no issues utilizing SSDs or 2.5" HDDs as internal drives, I've hit a roadblock when attempting to incorporate 3.5" HDDs. These larger drives aren't being detected in the BIOS, regardless of whether I use the Smart Array or AHCI mode for SATA.
I'm aware of the advisory stating that the maximum power budget per drive is 12W, but the drives I've tried fall well below that threshold. Specifically, I've experimented with the following:
WD10EFRX: [https://cdn.cnetcontent.com/3a/07/3a07b8d6-7086-4c6f-80dd-ac1685c20336.pdf]
WD60EFRX: [WD60EFRX datasheet(3/4 Pages) WESTERN]
Additionally, I have attempted various troubleshooting steps, including:
* Updating the BIOS firmware to U48 v3.00 (02/01/2024)
* Adjusting every workload profile
* Switching to Legacy Boot
* Trying different Embedded SATA configurations (SATA AHCI and Smart Array SW RAID Support)
* Resetting the firmware to factory default options
* Checking for firmware updates for the WD drives
Interestingly, when I connect each WD Red drive individually to a SATA to USB converter on my PC, they function perfectly fine. However, when installed in the MicroServer, they are undetectable. Strangely, swapping the HDDs with an old Intel SSD allows it to be recognized and utilized as expected.
This leads me to believe that the server may be failing to provide adequate power to the SATA drives, despite their power consumption being within specifications.
I'm concerned that even if I were to invest in new drives, such as IronWolf or Exos drives, I might encounter the same issue. Is there a resource available that lists compatible non-HPE drives for the MicroServer Gen10 Plus? Alternatively, can anyone confirm drives they've successfully used?
Furthermore, I'm curious about potential BIOS or firmware adjustments, or even hardware modifications, that could address this power delivery issue.
Perhaps a SATA PCIe controller is an option if it supplies sufficient power (I have no experience with these). I'll need to pass-through the SATA without RAID though.
If anyone has faced a similar situation or has suggestions for a resolution, I would greatly appreciate your insights.
Ultimately, if no solution presents itself, I may consider selling the box and exploring a DIY alternative.
No, I will not use the "supported" HPE Hard Drives.