DL380 G5 2 x Quad core processor won't boot Solaris 10 64 bit.

[Tyler Brown]

I can add kernel/unix to the grub kernel line and the machine boots perfectly in 32 bit, but when it tries to boot in 64 bit, the screen goes black, and the machine will restart itself. I have installed the drivers for the p400 storage controller so that shouldn't be the problem. Is there something I may be missing? Thanks,

Tyler

[Mi6t0]

Hi,

There seems to be a problem with the G5 CPU steppings.

Uninstall the second quadcore CPU, run a Firmware Update (note that the latest bios for the DL360G5 is not included in the latest FW CD, so you have to download it manually).
You can also try cross-changing the CPUs, but it is more likely the older bios. After the Update everything should work properly.

Kind regards,

[Blazhev_1]

Hi,

Mi6to's suggestion should help, just in case if you haven't update the system ROM.

Solaris is limited to 32-bit for v. 6/06 & 1/06 according to :

http://h71028.www7.hp.com/enterprise/cache/493908-0-0-0-121.html

Under notes there are some patches listed, check them out if you have a supported OS...

Pac

[Tyler Brown]

OK I will try this out. We are running solaris 11/06 so 64 bit is listed as supported. I'll post back if this works. Thanks.

[Tyler Brown]

Performed the firmware update to the BIOS to the latest from the update site. Didn't uninstall the CPU though? Same problem still exists. Before I uninstall the second CPU i'd like to know why this makes a difference?

[Mi6t0]

About the 2 CPUs with different steppings - sometimes they cause kernel panic on linux-based operating systems and that is the reason for a blackscreen. For example, this happens when you try to boot from FirmwareCD or Smartstart CD, because they're linux-based CDs. And problem is seen in G5 servers with some intel CPUs.

Regards,

mi6t0

[Tyler Brown]

Ah I see. I guess in our case it worked fine to have both CPU's installed. The ROM flash worked, but the machine still reboots when it tries to boot into 64 bit. Any other thoughts? Anything I can do to give more information?

[pongthep promsiri]

Hi all
I got the same problem when I try to install Solaris 10 08/07 On DL380 G5 1 cpu quad core 3.0 GHz.
So it still reboot after install.
Also I will try to upgrade firm ware. If it work I will come back again.

Pongthep

[pongthep promsiri · Accepted solution]

Yeppy
I got it. Add patch 125370-06 and 127112-11. So now I can start solaris 10 64bit on DL380 G5 Quad core.

pongthep

[Tyler Brown]

Yes I just recently got this to work as well. The important patch is the 127112-11 patch and all its dependent patches. I contacted HP and they made a point to update their documentation with this information.