FreeNAS Mini XL unresponsive, reported ipmi0 error 5f before dying

[echeng]

Hello --

My FreeNAS Mini XL reported an ipmi0 error 5f and "ipmi0 KCS: Read failed on byte 7" in console, and was unresponsive over the network via http, ssh or ping. I finally had to power it down. To try to recover:

1. I removed power cable for 20 seconds and plugged it back in. The fan spun up for a few seconds, and then spun back down. Only the Ethernet status light was on, and blinked periodically. No console output.

2. I removed the power cable for several minutes and powered back up. The fan spun up for a few seconds, and then spun up again at full strength for around 15 seconds. It went back to normal speed. No console output. No network access (DHCP) to the main config interface, or to IPMI (and I don't see any of the FreeNAS interfaces getting an IP address).

It seems like it's dead. Is there anything I can do if the unit is unresponsive on the network and shows no console output and is completely unresponsive via the network?

 

[Redcoat]

No, there isn't likely anything you can do except call iXsystems: see https://forums.freenas.org/index.php?threads/freenas-mini-motherboard-clock-signal-issue.50582/ for their position on this. By all accounts here, and my own experience, they have been extremely responsive.

For more information see this thread: https://forums.freenas.org/index.php?threads/how-long-your-asrock-c2550d4i-or-c2750d4i-lasted.45445/ for information on our past experiences with iXsystems and Asrock. There are lots of other threads - search for C2750 or Avoton.