So, I saw a nice deal on eBay and purchased a X10SDV-2C-TLN2F. I wanted to use it for a FreeNAS build that was running fine under ESXi with my LSI 9201-16e in pass-through on a Supermicro X10SDV-TP8F (Xeon D-1518).
Some of the X10SDV-TP8F ram was used as donor for the new X10SDV-2C-TLN2F, being two 8GB modules that are on the Supermicro compatibility list and were working flawlessly for more than a year in the donor system.
After re-installing the latest BIOS and BMC/IPMI Firmware I went ahead and installed FreeNAS.
Trying to install FreeNAS and running it I noticed hangs and resets as a result (triggered by the IPMI watchdog).
Looking at the BIOS log and IPMI event log I saw what is in the included screenshots.
The problems (crashing/freezing) would turn up after a short time (15 minutes?).
I decided to try a Ubuntu Live boot, which worked without problems.
Then I did a memtest86 for about 2 hours, without a problem or entry in the logs during these tests...
A test install of ESXi 6.7 also crashed after some time.
I started to think I damaged the ram modules during un- or installation, so I reinstalled them (as sole modules) in the donor. So far (hour+) the donor runs without a problem, which makes me think the memory is OK.
I still have two 16GB modules from the donor (also on the compatibility list), but I'm reluctant to install them in a potential malfunctioning board.
Which takes me to my provisional conclusion, that I bought a lemon.
Any insights, tests or advice from you guys would be appreciated.
Also, the buyer had a 'does not accept returns' policy... but I'm thinking of returning it if it turns out to be the board, will have to ask him first though.
If it is the board and returning it is not possible, what about RMA to Supermicro, is this even possible on a second hand buy and what will it cost me?
Some of the X10SDV-TP8F ram was used as donor for the new X10SDV-2C-TLN2F, being two 8GB modules that are on the Supermicro compatibility list and were working flawlessly for more than a year in the donor system.
After re-installing the latest BIOS and BMC/IPMI Firmware I went ahead and installed FreeNAS.
Trying to install FreeNAS and running it I noticed hangs and resets as a result (triggered by the IPMI watchdog).
Looking at the BIOS log and IPMI event log I saw what is in the included screenshots.
The problems (crashing/freezing) would turn up after a short time (15 minutes?).
I decided to try a Ubuntu Live boot, which worked without problems.
Then I did a memtest86 for about 2 hours, without a problem or entry in the logs during these tests...
A test install of ESXi 6.7 also crashed after some time.
I started to think I damaged the ram modules during un- or installation, so I reinstalled them (as sole modules) in the donor. So far (hour+) the donor runs without a problem, which makes me think the memory is OK.
I still have two 16GB modules from the donor (also on the compatibility list), but I'm reluctant to install them in a potential malfunctioning board.
Which takes me to my provisional conclusion, that I bought a lemon.
Any insights, tests or advice from you guys would be appreciated.
Also, the buyer had a 'does not accept returns' policy... but I'm thinking of returning it if it turns out to be the board, will have to ask him first though.
If it is the board and returning it is not possible, what about RMA to Supermicro, is this even possible on a second hand buy and what will it cost me?