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Re: Smart Array P400 daughterboard problem

 
GregorM
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Smart Array P400 daughterboard problem

Hi all!

Well I have a strange problem with my Smart array..
I have a P400 with latest firmware...
Because it was returning me errors in System Managment homepage I have it replaced...

I only got new RAID controller but I did not get RAM (daughterboard)...

OK I took old 512MB RAM (works on my second raid controller) and put it onto new controller which has latest firmware too...
Now I get error 1783 that controller is locked due to hardware failure...

Is it possible that raid controller does NOT support 512 RAM? When I put 256 MB RAM on it it works fine...
And this 512 MB RAM if I put it into second controller it also works fine...

My only explanation is, that RAID controller card does NOT support 512 module...

Weird...

Any suggestions?

Oh I`m running on DL 380 G5 server ant I tried reseating components fot 5 times now... :)

Thanks!
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Gary Antonio Benavides
Trusted Contributor

Re: Smart Array P400 daughterboard problem

The 512MB BBWC (option part 411064-B21) is compatible with the P400 Smart Array Controller. You can check the Quickspecs for more information. It looks like a failed 512MB Battery Back wright Cache. Even though it could be something different. What is the server model?
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GregorM
Occasional Advisor

Re: Smart Array P400 daughterboard problem

Hi!

Server model is DL 380 G5
LECAILLE
New Member

Re: Smart Array P400 daughterboard problem

try to put the latest firmware when 512Mb installed. ( firmware mismatched problem)
GregorM
Occasional Advisor

Re: Smart Array P400 daughterboard problem

How can I do that if Controller is in lock-up state? Firmware maintainance CD does not see controller...

Any other idea?
vince borner
New Member

Re: Smart Array P400 daughterboard problem

I too have the same problem and could use some help with solving this issue as well. I have the firmware but have not been able to use the smartarray CD to load the OS either.
GregorM
Occasional Advisor

Re: Smart Array P400 daughterboard problem

OK I tried swapping memory controller with other and flashed on first one ALL firmwares but noone match the daughterboard...

I`m getting same error on every controller firmware...