Solaris 10 11/06 Bugs and Issues
This a list of bugs and issues that you should be aware of when installing and using the Solaris 10 11/06 OS on IBM BladeCenter servers:
The following bug applies to systems that have the Broadcom NetXtreme II network interface card (NIC), such as the BladeCenter LS21, LS41, and HS21 servers:
For PCI Express capable servers, such as the BladeCenter LS21, LS41, and HS21 servers, the following bugs and issues apply:
The following bug applies to systems that use the ATI ES1000 515E chipset, such as the BladeCenter LS21, LS41, and HS21 servers:
The following bug applies to systems with four or more NetXtreme II gigabit Ethernet interfaces, such as the BladeCenter LS41, with the Multiprocessor Expansion Unit (MPE):
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For some of these bugs, you are required to create a custom installation image. More information about this workaround is provided in the following individual bug descriptions and Chapter 3, Troubleshooting Installation Issues on IBM BladeCenter Servers (Tasks).
6377378: Additional Support Required for Broadcom NetXtreme II BCM 5708S Chipset
Description: This bug applies to systems that utilize the Broadcom NetXtreme II NIC, such as the IBM BladeCenter LS21, LS41, and HS21 servers. Support for this driver is available directly from Broadcom.
Workaround: Download and install the latest version of the Broadcom bnx driver for the Solaris OS.
Directions for downloading the Broadcom bnx driver can be found on Broadcom web site at http://www.broadcom.com/support/ethernet_nic/netxtremeii.php.
6474277: Cannot Complete Installation of Solaris OS on Some IBM BladeCenter Servers Due to Keyboard Input Failure
Description: The bug impacts systems that have PCI Express capabilities, such as the IBM BladeCenter LS21, LS41, and HS21 servers. Solaris PCI support causes a problem whereby USB interrupts are not handled as expected. In particular, USB Host controllers on these systems do not support Memory-Mapped PCI Configuration Space (MCFG) accesses, by default. As a result, the keyboard input stops functioning during the installation phase, which causes the installation to fail.
Workaround: Before installing the Solaris 10 11/06 release, you need to create a new installation image. This installation image contains patch 125034, which also requires the installation of two additional patches, 123840-04 and 118855-36. For step-by-step instructions, see Troubleshooting the Solaris 10 11/06 Installation on IBM BladeCenter LS21, LS41, and HS21 Servers.
Alternatively, install at least the Solaris 10 8/07 OS.
6477887: Installation of the Solaris OS Fails on Some IBM BladeCenter Servers Due to Gratuitous NMI Errors
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This issue is related to the issue that is described in 6474277.
Description: When the Xsun -probe command enumerates the PCI bus during installation of the Solaris OS, it reads the PCI configuration space for all possible PCI devices and all possible functions. Some BladeCenter hardware only supports functions 0 and 2. When function 1 is accessed, non-maskable interrupts (NMI) occur, causing the management processor to reboot the BladeCenter server.
This problem occurs on PCI Express capable hardware, such as the BladeCenter LS21, LS41, and HS21 servers.
Workaround: Before installing the Solaris 10 11/06 release, you need to create a new installation image. This installation image contains patch 125034, which also requires the installation of two additional patches 123840-04 and 118855-36. For step-by-step instructions, see Troubleshooting the Solaris 10 11/06 Installation on IBM BladeCenter LS21, LS41, and HS21 Servers.
Alternatively, install at least the Solaris 10 8/07 OS.
6494769: Xorg Does Not Work in Remote Control on IBM BladeCenter Servers With ATI ES1000 Video Controller
Description: This problem is specific to systems that use an ATI ES1000 video controller. Although the graphical login screen is visible on the server console, if you attempt to access the server through the remote control function of the Management Module (MM), the graphical login screen is not visible.
The following message is displayed:
No video available
Workaround: Download and install the latest revision of patch 125720 or install at least the Solaris 10 8/07 OS..
6495236: Broadcom bnx Driver Conflicts With Solaris bge Driver on IBM BladeCenter LS41 Server
Description: The Broadcom bnx driver, Version 3.0.0, conflicts with the Solaris bge driver. This conflict also occurs with driver versions prior to Version 3.0.0.
The bnx driver provides support for the Broadcom NetXtreme II gigabit Ethernet interface, while the bge driver provides support for the Broadcom NetXtreme I gigabit Ethernet interface. The bnx driver does not encounter any problems if only two NetXtreme II interfaces are present. However, when four, or more interfaces are present on a system, such as the BladeCenter LS41 server with a Multiprocessor Expansion Unit (MPE) attached, failures occur in the form of system panics.
Workaround: Download and install the latest version of the Broadcom bnx driver for the Solaris OS.
For further instructions, see Troubleshooting the Solaris 10 11/06 Installation on IBM BladeCenter LS21, LS41, and HS21 Servers.
6505757: PCI Express Software Support Not Enabled by Default on Some Newer PCI Express Hardware
Description: Some IBM BladeCenter servers, such as the BladeCenter LS21, LS41, and HS21 servers, do not support Memory-Mapped PCI Configuration Space (MCFG) by default. Solaris PCI Express software does not work on these systems without performing some type of workaround.
Workaround: Before you install the Solaris 10 11/06 OS or a later release, you need to update the system BIOS.
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Reboot the system.
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As the system is rebooting, press F1 to access the system BIOS.
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To enable MCFG, select Advanced Setup -> PCI Bus Control -> PCI Enhanced Configuration Access.
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Use the Right arrow or Left arrow key to set the PCI Enhanced Configuration Access to Enabled.
To update the system BIOS, follow these steps.
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