Troubleshooting
Problem
The server will not boot from internet Small Computer System Interface (iSCSI) when iSCSI is selected from the F12 setup menu. The server boots correctly when iSCSI is included in the boot order and the system completes it's Power On Self Test (POST) normally.
Resolving The Problem
Source
RETAIN tip: H203401
Symptom
The server will not boot from internet Small Computer System Interface (iSCSI) when iSCSI is selected from the "F12" setup menu.
The server boots correctly when iSCSI is included in the boot order and the system completes it's Power On Self Test (POST) normally.
Affected configurations
The system may be any of the following IBM servers:
- BladeCenter HS22, type 1936, any model
- BladeCenter HS22, type 7870, any model
- BladeCenter HS22V, type 1949, any model
- BladeCenter HS22V, type 7871, any model
- System x3400 M2, type 7836, any model
- System x3400 M2, type 7837, any model
- System x3400 M3, type 7378, any model
- System x3400 M3, type 7379, any model
- System x3500 M2, type 7839, any model
- System x3500 M3, type 7380, any model
- System x3550 M2, type 4198, any model
- System x3550 M2, type 7946, any model
- System x3550 M3, type 4254, any model
- System x3550 M3, type 7944, any model
- System x3620 M3, type 7376, any model
- System x3630 M3, type 7377, any model
- System x3650 M2, type 4199, any model
- System x3650 M2, type 7947, any model
- System x3650 M3, type 4255, any model
- System x3650 M3, type 7945, any model
- iDataPlex dx360 M2 Server, type 6380, any model
- iDataPlex dx360 M2 Server, type 7321, any model
- iDataPlex dx360 M2 Server, type 7323, any model
- iDataPlex dx360 M3 Server, type 6391, any model
This tip is not software specific.
This tip is not option specific.
Solution
This issue is addressed in the Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) firmware versions below:
| Product | Version | Build ID |
|---|---|---|
| BladeCenter HS22 and HS22V | 1.15 | P9E155A |
| iDataPlex dx360 M2/M3 | 1.16 | TME154A |
| x3400 M2/M3 and x3500 M2/M3 | 1.10 | Y4E154A |
| x3550 M2/M3 and x3650 M2/M3 | 1.13 | D6E154A |
| x3620 M3 and x3630 M3 | 1.08 | HSE119A |
These files are available by selecting the appropriate Product Group, Product name, Product machine type, and Operating system on IBM Support's Fix Central web page, at the following URL:
Workaround
Do not use "F12" for iSCSI or iSCSI critical boot.
Document Location
Worldwide
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Document Information
Modified date:
18 April 2023
UID
ibm1MIGR-5088348