01-27-2021 06:55 AM
UCSM CLI: /server # show mini-storage
Mini Storage Module:
ID: 2
Type: M2
Model: UCS-MSTOR-M2
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01-27-2021 02:18 PM
Steve,
We were able to resolve the issue by performing a decommission, re-ack, and then clean firmware update on the servers to 4.1(2a)C. Validation passed successfully this time and now the M2 disks are showing under the PCH 8 controller.
Fingers crossed that is completes the configuration step successfully this time.
Bryan Rishel
01-27-2021 07:24 AM
Most often the M.2 or really the M.2 controller isn't well seated and "push the contoller in harder to the motherboard" will resolve this.
You can check the `sensors` output for the MINI_STORAGE value from UCSM CLI:
UCSM# connect cimc 1
[ help ]# sensors
And check for the MINI_STORAGE line to have "280", if MINI_STORAGE has "180" then definitely physically reseat:
MINI_STORAGE_PRS | disc -> | discrete | 0x0280 | na | na | na | na | na | na |
The other thing I check is boot the server and [F6] to load the boot menu. The M.2 disk *should* show in the list of boot options if the BIOS can see the disk. If the boot menu does NOT show the M.2, the try a physical reseat.
01-27-2021 07:47 AM - edited 01-27-2021 07:48 AM
Ran the commands on all 3 servers, and received the same results.
MINI_STORAGE_PRS | disc -> | discrete | 0x0280 | na | na | na | na | na | na |
From the boot menu, I only see these options:
UEFI Built-in EFI Shell
Enter Setup
01-27-2021 08:53 AM
Hmm, Still can't tell if this is a physical issue or a configuration issue.
Does the M.2 disk show under:
UCSM / Equipment / Servers / Server x / Inventory / Storage / Disks / Storage Controller PCH 8 / Expand / Disk 1
This disk should show up and if you select show "PID : UCS-M2-240GB" on the bottom right.
If the disks shows in this spot, then there does NOT seem like a physical issue but possibly a UCS configuration issue.
What does UCSM show under:
UCSM / Servers / Service Profiles / sub-org / HX / rack-unit-1 / Boot Order / Boot Policy Instance
The Hyperflex out of the box settings should work, but would need to see what this is configured.
01-27-2021 09:04 AM
@Steven Tardy wrote:Hmm, Still can't tell if this is a physical issue or a configuration issue.
Does the M.2 disk show under:
UCSM / Equipment / Servers / Server x / Inventory / Storage / Disks / Storage Controller PCH 8 / Expand / Disk 1
This disk should show up and if you select show "PID : UCS-M2-240GB" on the bottom right.
If the disks shows in this spot, then there does NOT seem like a physical issue but possibly a UCS configuration issue.
Answer: No it does not show up on any of the 3 servers.
What does UCSM show under:
UCSM / Servers / Service Profiles / sub-org / HX / rack-unit-1 / Boot Order / Boot Policy Instance
The Hyperflex out of the box settings should work, but would need to see what this is configured.
Answer: We do not have the Service Profile options available as of yet because we have not reached the UCSM Configuration point in the DPI.
01-27-2021 09:19 AM
Since none of the servers show the disk in inventory, then I would try to physically reseat.
Both the M.2 into the M.2 controller and the M.2 controller onto the motherboard.
01-27-2021 09:20 AM
Thank you Steven. That will be my next step later today when I go into the DC. I will keep you posted.
Bryan
01-27-2021 02:18 PM
Steve,
We were able to resolve the issue by performing a decommission, re-ack, and then clean firmware update on the servers to 4.1(2a)C. Validation passed successfully this time and now the M2 disks are showing under the PCH 8 controller.
Fingers crossed that is completes the configuration step successfully this time.
Bryan Rishel
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