Pc_Check Incorrectly Reports Errors on Network Card Tests (CR 7050075)
In systems with eight Combo GbE/8Gb FC Express Module HBA cards and four Sun Dual 10GbE 12 SFP+ PCIe 2.0 cards installed, Pc-Check incorrectly reports errors on Network Card Tests.
As a result, your server can be shipped with a maximum of six Combo GbE/8Gb FC Express Module HBA Cards. If you require more, you can add them later.
When you run Pc-Check:
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In extended mode, the PCCHECK.JNL file states that the network controller failed.
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In manual mode, the following display appears:
Workaround
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Before running Pc-Check, change the SR-IOV setting in BIOS. Change:
Advanced > I/O Virtualization > SR-IOV > Enabled
To:
Advanced > I/O Virtualization > SR-IOV > Disabled
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Run Pc-Check.
For additional information, refer to Performing Pc-Check Diagnostic Tests in Sun Server X2-8 (formerly Sun Fire X4800 M2) Diagnostics Guide.
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Change the BIOS SR-IOV setting back. Change:
Advanced > I/O Virtualization > SR-IOV > Disabled
To:
Advanced > I/O Virtualization > SR-IOV > Enabled
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Disable Pc-Check.