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Specification Update Intel® Modular Server System MFSYS25V2, Intel® Modular Server System MFSYS25, Intel® Modular Server System MFSYS35, Intel® Compute Module MFS5000SI, Intel® Compute Module MFS5520VI June, 2012 Enterprise Platforms and Services Division - Intel MFSYS35 | Specification Update - Page 2
Enterprise Platforms and Services Division Revision History Specification Update Date November 2007 December 2007 erratum and added new erratum Updated existing erratum and added new erratum Added MFS5520VI to Spec Update. Updated existing erratum and added new erratum. Updated existing erratum and - Intel MFSYS35 | Specification Update - Page 3
Specification Update Enterprise Platforms and Services Division Date October 2011 December, 2011 February, 2012 March, 2012 April, 2012 May, 2012 June, 2012 Modifications Add new erratum #62-81 Add new erratum #82 Add new erratum #83,#84 Add new erratum #85,#86, update erratum #82 Add new - Intel MFSYS35 | Specification Update - Page 4
Intel sales office or your distributor to obtain the latest specifications before placing your product order. Intel, Pentium, and Xeon are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. *Other brands and names may be claimed as the property of others. Copyright © Intel Corporation 2012 - Intel MFSYS35 | Specification Update - Page 5
Module MFS5520VI 2 4. Product Code: MFS5520VIR - Intel® Compute Module MFS5520VIR 3 5. Product Code: MFS5520VIB - Intel® Compute Module MFS5520VI - 3 Pack...... 3 6. Product Code: MFS5520VIBR - Intel® Compute Module MFS5520VIR - 3 Pack3 7. Product Code: MFSYS25 - Intel® Modular Server - Intel MFSYS35 | Specification Update - Page 6
Services Division Specification Support Mixed Stepping E-0 and C-0 Processors 24 24. In Windows Enterprise Server MFS5520VI compute module 27 31. Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS 5.0 U3, 32 bit Xen kernel, only shows 13GB of memory when more than 14GB of memory Intel® Server Compute Module MFS5520VI - Intel MFSYS35 | Specification Update - Page 7
S5000SI Compute Module ...33 50. The size of installed DIMM is wrong when mirroring mode on with MFS5000SI. .. 34 51. The rKVM console may report "Invalid session ticket" or "Authentication Failed". 34 52. Select rKVM help function by using hot key fail 34 53. Mixed processors population - Intel MFSYS35 | Specification Update - Page 8
and 64bit) is incorrectly listed as supporting shared LUN 50 4. Intel® Modular Server System MFSYS25/MFSYS35 Quick Start User's Guide has an incorrect Package Contents list 51 5. Intel® Compute Module MFS5520VI Technical Product Specification has an incorrect statement about Turbo Mode - Intel MFSYS35 | Specification Update - Page 9
Update Enterprise Platforms and Services Division Preface This document is an update to the specifications contained in the Intel® Modular Server System MFSYS25/MFSYS35 Technical Product Specification and the Intel® Compute Module MFS5000SI Technical Product Specification. It is intended for - Intel MFSYS35 | Specification Update - Page 10
Platforms and Services Division Specification Update Product Scope Below are the specific boards, BIOS and components covered by this update. 1. Product Code: MFS5000SI - Intel® Compute Module MFS5000SI MM # 892778 900409 Server TA # D91952-003 D91952-004 D91952-007 Server PBA # D70726 - Intel MFSYS35 | Specification Update - Page 11
Specification Update Enterprise Platforms and Services Division 4. Product Code: MFS5520VIR - Intel® Compute Module MFS5520VIR MM # 905716 905716 Server 109917-00 5. Product Code: MFS5520VIB - Intel® Compute Module MFS5520VI - 3 Pack MM # 901669 901669 Server TA # E54314-002 Baseboard PBA # - Intel MFSYS35 | Specification Update - Page 12
Enterprise Platforms and Services Division Specification Update 7. Product Code: MFSYS25 - Intel® Modular Server System MFSYS25 MM # System Midplane CMM TA # PBA # PBA # 892235 902318 D91400003 D91400004 D91400005 D91400009 D91400010 D70484403 D70484403 D70484404 D70484408 D70484409 D70735403 - Intel MFSYS35 | Specification Update - Page 13
Specification Update Enterprise Platforms and Services Division 10. Product Code: AXXSCM3S - Intel® Storage Controller MM # 891831 Module TA # E15895-002 E15895-003 E15895-006 Baseboard PBA # D70737-404 D70737-405 D70737-410 FW Change Description (PCN #) 2.91.140.1 Product Launch 2.91.140 - Intel MFSYS35 | Specification Update - Page 14
and Services Division Specification Update 14. Product Code: AXXPSU - 1000W Power Supply MM # 891843 902463 Module TA # E14835-02 E14835-004 Baseboard PBA # D73299-005 D73299-003 Change Description (PCN #) Product Launch PCN 109736-00 15. Product Code: MFMIDPLANE - Intel® Modular Server - Intel MFSYS35 | Specification Update - Page 15
Specification Update Enterprise Platforms and Services Division 18. Product Code: AXXGBIOMEZ - Intel® Compute Module MFS5000SI - Dual Gigabit (PCN #) Product Launch 19. Product Code: AXXGBIOMEZV - Intel® Compute Module MFS5520VI - Dual Gigabit Ethernet Expansion Card MM # 901362 Board TA - Intel MFSYS35 | Specification Update - Page 16
User is not able to configure different responses to pressing the Server Power button in Microsoft Windows 2008* Enterprise Server Edition. 7. Fixed Dual Intel® Storage Controller configuration not yet supported in the Intel® Modular Server System MFSYS25 (see details below for specific operating - Intel MFSYS35 | Specification Update - Page 17
Specification Update Enterprise Platforms and Services Division 19. Fixed 20. Fixed Ethernet Switch Module will fail to automatically update in an operational chassis Microsoft Windows Server 2003* cluster support quick reinsertion of the Intel® Server Compute Module MFS5520VI may cause various - Intel MFSYS35 | Specification Update - Page 18
Services Division Specification Linux installed. 45. Fixed MFS5520VI shows a incorrect CPU L1 and L2 cache size in 53. No Fix Mixed processors population will disable CPU2 54 Server 2008 R2 with more than 32GB memory 56. No Fix Illegal FC packets counted as good FC packets in Ethernet Switch Module - Intel MFSYS35 | Specification Update - Page 19
Specification Update Enterprise Platforms and Services Division 58. Fixed Rebuild stuck at 99% when Storage Pool contains VD with RAID 0 59. No Fix rKVM Mouse not syncing properly w/ SLES 11 Enterprise 64 bit SP1 60. No Fix MFS5520VI may display incorrect POST code for memory error 61. Fix HDD - Intel MFSYS35 | Specification Update - Page 20
Fix In the V2.6 Release Notes, Section G, Red Hat* Enterprise Linux 5 Server U1 (32bit and 64bit) is incorrectly listed as supporting shared LUN 4. Fixed Intel® Modular Server System MFSYS25/MFSYS35 Quick Start User's Guide has an incorrect Package Contents list Following are in-depth descriptions - Intel MFSYS35 | Specification Update - Page 21
Specification Update Enterprise Platforms and Services Division Intel Confidential 13 - Intel MFSYS35 | Specification Update - Page 22
Enterprise Platforms and Services Division Errata Specification Update 1. Intel® Compute Module MFS5000SI NIC/Activity LEDs do not display a link status Problem Implication Status Compute Module NIC/Activity LEDs display is OFF instead of ON when link is established. Link status of the ports can - Intel MFSYS35 | Specification Update - Page 23
Problem MFS500SI Resource CD ROM E12216-003 NIC driver package contains a dcreate.exe file that errors out. Implication dcreate.exe is not functional on the MFS500SI Resource CD. If dcreate functionality is required, users can download the complete software stack from support.intel.com - Intel MFSYS35 | Specification Update - Page 24
Enterprise Platforms and Services Division Specification Update Workaround Win2K8 allows the redefinition 7. Dual Intel® Storage Controller configuration not yet supported in the Intel® Modular Server System MFSYS25 and MFSYS35 Problem Implication Status Dual SCM configuration support not yet - Intel MFSYS35 | Specification Update - Page 25
Specification Update Enterprise Platforms and Services Division 8. System Fault LED does not come on if smart devices (SCMs, ESMs, etc.) are completely non-functional Problem - as a user tries to delete until all the servers are shut down mismatched processors installed, Intel Confidential 17 - Intel MFSYS35 | Specification Update - Page 26
Enterprise Platforms and Services Division Specification Update Workaround None Status Fixed 11. System Fault LED does not turn on for all critical events Problem System Fault LED will not turn on as expected when certain critical events occur. Implication When the Processor Cache Size - Intel MFSYS35 | Specification Update - Page 27
Specification Update Enterprise Platforms and Services Division 13. Removing/Inserting USB devices during BIOS POST or in EFI may cause unexpected system behavior Problem Removing/Inserting USB devices during BIOS POST or in EFI may cause unexpected system behavior such as a server reboot, lock - Intel MFSYS35 | Specification Update - Page 28
very large files. When the compute module storage configuration has a Raid 6 Virtual Drive from a Storage Pool with 9 or more physical hard drives, the user may experience an apparent system freeze when transfering very large files. When monitoring CPU utilization using Task Manager while copying - Intel MFSYS35 | Specification Update - Page 29
. CONFIRM dialog box action not required to complete requested action Problem Any dialog box which prompts the user to type "confirm" before clicking OK in order to perform an action will actually complete the specific action if the user clicks OK without typing "confirm". The action will complete - Intel MFSYS35 | Specification Update - Page 30
Enterprise Platforms and Services Division Specification Update 19. Ethernet Switch Module will fail to automatically update in an operational chassis Problem If an Ethernet Switch Module, not at FW level 1.0.0.27, is inserted into slot 1 or slot 2 in a chassis that is in steady state (no FW - Intel MFSYS35 | Specification Update - Page 31
removed. Workaround User needs to develop and integrate a STONITH driver using the Intel® Compute Module Power Control for Clusters WhitePaper. Status No Fix 22. Fujitsu 146GB, 2.5" SAS hard drive takes longer than expected to come on line after a hot insertion Problem When a Fujitsu - Intel MFSYS35 | Specification Update - Page 32
Services Division Specification Update 23. BIOS R0048 Does Not Support Mixed Stepping E-0 and C-0 Processors Problem BIOS code specifically designed to allow support for mixed stepping processors the clustered shared LUN drives Problem In Windows Enterprise Server 2008* Cluster failover testing - Intel MFSYS35 | Specification Update - Page 33
erratum does not prevent powering up of the Server Compute Module. Fixed in UFU P2.6. 26. The Network Time Server setting on the date/time web page of the Intel® Modular Server Control GUI does not allow selection of time zones Problem The Network Time Server setting on the date/time web page of - Intel MFSYS35 | Specification Update - Page 34
Enterprise Platforms and Services Division Specification Update 27. SuSE* Linux Enterprise Server 10 U1 will mark the OS LUN as read only if a SCM affinity change is made while the SUSE* Linux Enterprise Server 10 operating system is running or booted Problem SuSE* Linux Enterprise Server 10 U1 - Intel MFSYS35 | Specification Update - Page 35
Specification Update Enterprise Platforms and Services Division 29. Local video disappears with Console Redirection and Quiet Boot Enabled in the MFS5520VI compute module Problem Local video disappears with Console Redirection and Quit Boot enabled in the MFS5520VI compute module. Implication - Intel MFSYS35 | Specification Update - Page 36
34. Extraction and quick reinsertion of the Intel® Server Compute Module MFS5520VI may cause various issues Problem Extraction and quick reinsertion of the MFS5520VI compute module may cause various different issues. Implication If the compute module is reinserted too quickly, various issues may - Intel MFSYS35 | Specification Update - Page 37
or to restart Backup Exec services appear to hang as well. MFS5000SI compute modules occasionally hang during LTO-4 tape backup operations. Fixed in UFU5.5. 37. Virtual Drives within a Storage Pool may lose server assignments after a Virtual Drive has been deleted Problem Implication Status When - Intel MFSYS35 | Specification Update - Page 38
Enterprise Platforms and Services Division Specification Update Workaround Do not powercycle SCM or update FW immediatly following a Virtual Drive deletion. Maintain a current record of the storage layout and server assignments. 38. LUN Copier not activated with valid key Problem On systems - Intel MFSYS35 | Specification Update - Page 39
Specification Update Enterprise Platforms and Services Division Problem Status GMM Web GUI SSL certification expired on Oct 27 2009. Fixed in FW V5.5. 42. The rKVM right Alt+F1 in VMWare 3.5 and 4.0 launches help instead of ESX server console. Problem rKVM right Alt+F1 in VMWare 3.5,4.0 - Intel MFSYS35 | Specification Update - Page 40
Platforms and Services Division Specification Update 44. Excessive SEL logs may report after SuSE* Linux installed Problem During system reboot excessive logs "PCIe Fatal Completer Abort Errors" maybe get reported in compute node's SEL log. Implication During a system reboot, the user may see - Intel MFSYS35 | Specification Update - Page 41
Problem The rKVM will be black screen when SUSE11 boot to login screen with S5000SI Compute Module. Implication No impact on connecting the monitor directly to S5000SI board VGA port. Workaround The SLES-11 S5000SI redirection works fine with Vesa and fbdev drivers without any issue but user - Intel MFSYS35 | Specification Update - Page 42
Services Division Specification Update 50. The size of installed DIMM is wrong when mirroring mode on with MFS5000SI. Problem Implication the monitor directly to computer node's VGA port. Fix in future FW release. 52. Select rKVM help function by using hot key fail Problem When using Remote - Intel MFSYS35 | Specification Update - Page 43
when Hyper-V role is added in Windows* Server 2008 R2 with more than 32GB memory Problem On a dual Intel® Xeon® 5600 series processor configuration with more than 32GB memory installed, user may notice network performance drop in Windows* Server 2008 R2 when Hyper-V role is added. Implication - Intel MFSYS35 | Specification Update - Page 44
Enterprise Platforms and Services Division Specification Update 56. Illegal FC packets counted as good FC packets in Ethernet Switch Module interface statistics Problem Implication Status A packet is identified as a good formatted 802.3x Flow Control packet if all of the following conditions are - Intel MFSYS35 | Specification Update - Page 45
all compute modules. If MFS5520VI may display incorrect POST code for memory error Problem Implication MFS5520VI may display an incorrect POST code of 0xF2 (start of Memory Reference Code) when a memory error is detected. Specific memory error can't be determined from the POST code LEDs. Intel - Intel MFSYS35 | Specification Update - Page 46
UFU release. 62. Mouse acceleration with SLES 11.x over Virtual KVM Product Intel® Modular Server System MFSYS25V2 with the Intel® Modular Server Virtualization Manager feature activated. Problem SUSE Linux Enterprise* 11 mouse acceleration over virtual KVM Implication During SUSE Linux - Intel MFSYS35 | Specification Update - Page 47
Specification Update Enterprise Platforms and Services Division 63. Clock Drift not saved if selected on the Create/Modify VM advanced tab Product Problem Implication Status Intel® Modular Server System MFSYS25V2 with the Intel® Modular Server drive is replaced. Users configuring a global - Intel MFSYS35 | Specification Update - Page 48
and Services Division Specification Update Workaround To access the Cluster Share, on the Cluster Share settings page ensure enabled is displayed, set the password and save changes. Status Fix 66. Cluster Share not accessible after system firmware is updated Product Intel® Modular Server - Intel MFSYS35 | Specification Update - Page 49
Problem Implication Status Intel® Modular Server System MFSYS25V2 with the Intel® Modular Server Virtualization Manager feature activated VM KVM only supports US English keyboards. The Virtual Machine KVM only supports US English keyboards. This differs from KVM for non-virtualized compute modules - Intel MFSYS35 | Specification Update - Page 50
Product Intel® Modular Server System MFSYS25V2 with the Intel® Modular Server Virtualization Manager feature activated. Problem Unvirtualize action available when the compute module is powered on Implication If a user selects the unvirtualize action for a compute module when the compute module - Intel MFSYS35 | Specification Update - Page 51
Specification Update Enterprise Platforms and Services Division Problem Implication Status Forcing a physical drive online can cause a forced reset of the compute modules. Do not force any physical drive online. Forcing a physical drive online may cause a reset of the compute modules. During this - Intel MFSYS35 | Specification Update - Page 52
Enterprise Platforms and Services Division Specification Update Product Intel® Modular Server System MFSYS25V2 with the Intel® Modular Server Virtualization Manager feature activated. Problem Modifying a VM may result in the VM not being displayed Implication In rare cases, modifying the VM - Intel MFSYS35 | Specification Update - Page 53
the virtualized compute modules are rebooted all disk traffic will be visible from the VM Monitor tab graphs. Status Fix 79. Error message displayed when moving a VM Product Problem Implication Status Intel® Modular Server System MFSYS25V2 with the Intel® Modular Server Virtualization Manager - Intel MFSYS35 | Specification Update - Page 54
Enterprise Platforms and Services Division Specification Update Implication manual reconfiguration is required. Status Fixed in UFU V6.9. 83. Invalid Session Token during KVM session prevents the KVM over IP ability for the Intel® Modular Server Systems Problem In some cases, if the user - Intel MFSYS35 | Specification Update - Page 55
Compute Module MFS5520VI/MFS5520VIR in UFU V6.9 and UFU V10.8. No fix for Intel® Compute Module MFS5000SI. See workaround to change mouse mode after KVM session is launched. 85. Remote KVM network connection lost 12 hours after Intel® Compute Module MFS5000SI enters standby or sleep state Problem - Intel MFSYS35 | Specification Update - Page 56
, only onboard NIC MAC address showing up in BIOS setup utility and Intel® Modular Server Control user interface. Workaround none. Status Fix in future UFU release. 88. Start KVM session failed when power on a VM Problem When power on a VM which configured with a ISO store image mounted, and - Intel MFSYS35 | Specification Update - Page 57
front system views in Intel® Modular Server System MFSYS25 documentation Problem System Fault LED is not identified in the front system view of the Intel® Modular Server System MFSYS25 in the following documents: -008 MFSYS25 User Guide, -003 MFSYS25 Quick Start User's Guide, and -003 MFSYS25 TPS - Intel MFSYS35 | Specification Update - Page 58
in Intel® Modular Server System MFSYS25 TPS Problem The Power budget information for the MFSYS25 system is incorrect in the Intel® Modular Server System MFSYS25 TPS.Clarification The correct values are as follows: Subsystem Compute Module Mezzanine Card CMM I/O Switch Storage Module Hard - Intel MFSYS35 | Specification Update - Page 59
Specification Update Enterprise Platforms and Services Division 4. Intel® Modular Server System MFSYS25/MFSYS35 Quick Start User's Guide has an incorrect Package Contents list Problem Clarification Status On the front side of the Intel® Modular Server System MFSYS25/MFSYS35 Quick Start User's
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Specification Update
Intel® Modular Server System MFSYS25V2,
Intel® Modular Server System MFSYS25,
Intel
®
Modular Server System MFSYS35,
Intel
®
Compute Module MFS5000SI,
Intel
®
Compute Module MFS5520VI
June, 2012
Enterprise Platforms and Services Division