topic Re: ProLiant Controller Problem in ProLiant Servers (ML,DL,SL)

ProLiant Controller Problem

tmontney — Thu, 22 Oct 2015 07:07:01 GMT

I just got a ProLiant ML350 G4p from work that they were throwing away. My main issue is the RAID controller. I assume it's what's making the beeping, as shown in the video.

https://youtu.be/DUCvKa0HvRU

Also. the server is jet engine loud at start up, which is ridiculous. Another thing is I have no idea what these drive bay inserts are. I just assumed you fit a hard drive in there for hot swap.

Re: ProLiant Controller Problem

Torsten. — Thu, 22 Oct 2015 08:04:04 GMT

What you attached as a picture are drive blanks just to ensure proper air flow. You remove them and insert HDDs in the slots, other wise let the blanks installed in the empty slots.

Re: ProLiant Controller Problem

tmontney — Thu, 22 Oct 2015 08:10:02 GMT

I'm assuming the server originally came with caddies for drives to go into, right? I didn't get anything else with the server.

Re: ProLiant Controller Problem

Torsten. — Thu, 22 Oct 2015 08:19:58 GMT

This is how such server looks like with drives and blanks:

It looks like the adaptec card is an PCI card that makes the trouble, consider to remove the card and see if the issue went away.

Re: ProLiant Controller Problem

tmontney — Thu, 22 Oct 2015 08:29:48 GMT

I don't see the issue when the controller is removed.

Ok, but is there somewhere I can buy those caddies/adapters?

Re: ProLiant Controller Problem

Torsten. — Thu, 22 Oct 2015 08:32:10 GMT

You need a disk like this:

Remember, the server is more then 10 years old now, it is using SCSI disks. Have a look at the used market.

Re: ProLiant Controller Problem

tmontney — Thu, 22 Oct 2015 08:34:05 GMT

No, it's definitely using SATA. I'm only asking in the event this server fits my needs. It'd just be for home use.

RAID controller is an Adaptec 2610SA.

Re: ProLiant Controller Problem

Torsten. — Thu, 22 Oct 2015 08:39:13 GMT

It depends what options are installed, for example an integrated smart array (not installed here), a "plain" SATA controller, 2,5" disks or 3,5" disks, etc ... I don't know what you have.

You may search for "ML350 G5p quickspec" to get a list of possible options.

However, it is really an old box ...

Re: ProLiant Controller Problem

tmontney — Thu, 22 Oct 2015 08:44:47 GMT

Right. Seems like it's just a plain SATA controller. Box didn't come with any drives, and it would still throw the error with or without a drive installed. Box is mid 2006.

Seems like this might do the trick: http://ask.adaptec.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/13092

Re: ProLiant Controller Problem

tmontney — Fri, 23 Oct 2015 05:04:19 GMT

http://h30499.www3.hp.com/t5/ProLiant-Servers-ML-DL-SL/Can-t-find-Adaptec-2610SA-Firmware/m-p/6804831/thread-id/151672/highlight/false#M151673

Error 63 refers to a firmware issues, probably corrupted. According to the flash instructions and using the provided firmware, my controller no longer has a kernel panic. Another thing to note is this 2610SA is only provided and supported by HP and Dell, so you won't find it listed on Adaptec's website.