ML110 G2 SATA Array failure

[BjornL]

Hi,

I have a big problem, once every 3 or 4 days. My server reboots. It won't start anymore because It can't find a boot disk. When I look in the array config tool I see that ALL the members are missing. After rebooting and starting a rebuild everything works fine for 3 or 4 days. I'm thinking that the Raid controller is defective. The disk are both just a few months old (I checked them and can't find any problems)

Anyone an idea?

Thanks
Bjorn

[ramesh_naik_]

Hi Bjorn,

What is the RAID controller installed in the server?

What is the hard drive capacities?

What is the memory configuration in the server?

Any amber LED indications?

Regards,
rmn

[BjornL]

Hi,

-The RAID controller installed is the standard Adaptec 2610SA raid controller.

-I curently have 2 disks of 200Gb installed

-The amount of ram installed is 256Mb (upgrade to 2Gb on the way)

-I use fixed drive so I don't have the amber lights

Thanks,
Bjorn

[ramesh_naik_]

Hi Bjorn,

Not sure whether this would resolve the issue, but try to update the driver on the controller from here:
http://h18023.www1.hp.com/support/files/server/us/download/22263.html

Can we rule out the possibility of a loose cable connections?
If not, can we try to reseat the cables?

If nothing works then we may have to get the controller replaced.

Regards,
rmn

[BjornL]

Hi ramesh,

Thank you for your answer,

I just upgraded the drivers to version 4.2.1.7365

Tommorow I will try to get new cables and see if this helps.

Hopefully it does. Its possible that it takes a few days until I get any result.

Thanks,
Bjorn

[ramesh_naik_]

Hi Bjorn,

All the best!!!!!!

Hope it works!!!

Regards,
rmn

[BjornL]

Hi,

Still having the same problem. (allready upgraded crivers, Ram, Cables). Still having disk failed on port 4 every week or so.
I know switched the disks on port 4 & 5 to see if I still get disk failed on port 4. If so I think the card is defective.

If I get disk failed on port 5 its probably the disk.

Greetz,
Bjorn