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1805 POST error with Netfinity 10/100 Ethernet Adapter 2 - Servers

Troubleshooting


Problem

Read this tip if you have seen the "1805 post error" on one of the following Netfinity Servers that is configured with a Netfinity 10/100 Ethernet Adapter 2: 7000-M10, 7000, 5500-M20, 5500-M10, 5500, 5000

Resolving The Problem

Symptom
1805 Post Error
 

Affected configurations
The system is any of the following IBM Netfinity servers:

  • Netfinity 7000-M10 server, Type 8680, any Model.
  • Netfinity 7000 server, Type 8651, any Model.
  • Netfinity 5500-M20 server, Type 8662, any Model.
  • Netfinity 5500-M10 server, Type 8661, any Model.
  • Netfinity 5500 server, Type 8660, any Model.
  • Netfinity 5000 server, Type 8659, any Model.

The system is configured with the IBM Netfinity 10/100 Ethernet Adapter, Option p/n34L1501, FRU p/n34L1509.
 

Solution
Flash Ethernet Adapter code with "Combined PXE 2.0 & RPL Boot Flash Disk v3.12", or later.
 
 
Details
A limited number of IBM Netfinity 10/100 Ethernet Adapter cards (Option p/n34L1501, FRU p/n34L1509, Top Card Assy. p/n34L1599) were released to the field with a level of PXE/RPL PROM code which is incompatible with some Netfinity servers. When this adapter is plugged into these Netfinity servers, the system will flag an 1805 Post Error.

NOTE : In the Netfinity version of this adapter, the "RIPL FROM" should be blank.
  1. Click here for directions and flash.
  2. Click on "Support".
  3. Select "LAN Adapters (NICs)" under By Function .
  4. Select "IBM Netfinity 10/100 Ethernet Adapter".
  5. Select "Technical Tips".
  6. Select "1805 PCI Error during bootup with 34L1501".

Follow instruction given.
 

Document Location

Worldwide

Operating System

Older System x:Operating system independent / None

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Document Information

Modified date:
28 January 2019

UID

ibm1MIGR-4CDEKT

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