topic Re: iLO Self-Test reports a problem with: Embedded Flash/SD-CARD. View details on Diagnost in HPE ProLiant Servers (ML,DL,SL)

iLO Self-Test reports a problem with: Embedded Flash/SD-CARD. View details on Diagnostics page.

Mastera — Fri, 13 Nov 2020 11:54:07 GMT

Hello Dear bro,
have ofter solution what fix this problem ?
this not work
https://support.hpe.com/hpesc/public/docDisplay?docId=emr_na-c04034599

Re: iLO Self-Test reports a problem with: Embedded Flash/SD-CARD. View details on Diagnostics page.

Mastera — Fri, 13 Nov 2020 11:54:45 GMT

Embedded Flash/SD-CARD: Embedded media initialization failed due to media write-verify test failure.

Re: iLO Self-Test reports a problem with: Embedded Flash/SD-CARD. View details on Diagnostics page.

ksram — Sun, 15 Nov 2020 05:12:15 GMT

Hi @Mastera ,

Thank you for the Post.

You may try the below steps one by one :

1) Update the ILO to the very latest available. : 2.76 : https://support.hpe.com/hpsc/swd/public/detail?swItemId=MTX_05d0ca21a226439086cf02c9a0#tab-history

2) Reset ILO : ILO > Diagnostics > Reset (This will log you out and you may have to enter the Credentials again)

3) Perform NAND Format : You may refer the link which has the Steps in detail with Screenshots : https://support.hpe.com/hpesc/public/docDisplay?docId=a00048622en_us (Steps to perform a NAND format via the iLO GUI)

Let us know once these steps are followed

Thank you

Ram

Re: iLO Self-Test reports a problem with: Embedded Flash/SD-CARD. View details on Diagnostics page.

Mastera — Tue, 17 Nov 2020 15:36:11 GMT

@ksram Hello,
what Method working ? Steps to perform a NAND format via the iLO

Re: iLO Self-Test reports a problem with: Embedded Flash/SD-CARD. View details on Diagnostics page.

Mastera — Sat, 21 Nov 2020 20:55:33 GMT

Hello, tis solution not fix, work only 3 minute

Re: iLO Self-Test reports a problem with: Embedded Flash/SD-CARD. View details on Diagnostics page.

ksram — Mon, 23 Nov 2020 09:29:02 GMT

Hi @Mastera ,

May we please know what all Steps were performed.

So that we can share the next steps.

Thank you

Ram

Re: iLO Self-Test reports a problem with: Embedded Flash/SD-CARD. View details on Diagnostics page.

ksram — Mon, 30 Nov 2020 16:12:25 GMT

Hi @Mastera ,

Kindly let us know if the steps were performed and the status of the issue.

If all the steps were performed then we may have to repalce System Board.

However once the steps performed were confirmed, we can conlude that.

Thank you,

Ram

Re: iLO Self-Test reports a problem with: Embedded Flash/SD-CARD. View details on Diagnost

Mastera — Tue, 31 May 2022 17:41:29 GMT

@ksram Not working this solution ,

Re: iLO Self-Test reports a problem with: Embedded Flash/SD-CARD. View details on Diagnost

ksram — Fri, 03 Jun 2022 07:49:51 GMT

Hi @Mastera

If all the steps mentioned on the Article has been followed, then may be this requries a repalcement of the System Board.

Thank you
RamKS

Re: iLO Self-Test reports a problem with: Embedded Flash/SD-CARD. View details on Diagnost

medaxc — Mon, 16 Jan 2023 08:11:12 GMT

Same, only it works for 2 mins.

Re: iLO Self-Test reports a problem with: Embedded Flash/SD-CARD. View details on Diagnost

PDP-Fan — Wed, 29 May 2024 07:28:25 GMT

The problem is the iLO flash chip that is soldered on the mainboard. This chip gets faulty due to an excessive amount of read/write operations. This is the case with older iLO firmware. HP has released newer firmware that addresses this issue. Unfortunately this will not help if your chip is already damaged.

There is also a possibility to re-format the flash chip if it encounters problems. I have tried that several times on many machines but the error will come back after a few minutes, hours or days.

The only way to fix it, is to replace that chip which requires a professional BGA soldering station or to replace the board. This problem exists on all G8 and Gen9 servers equipped with that chip. The flash chip was introduced with "Intelligent Provisioning", a software that was delivered as "Smart Start" on DVD up to G7 generation.

The reason why HP decided not to use a removable SD card is unclear...