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Recovering IDRAC bricked by firmware upgrade
The IDRAC on my Dell Poweredge T320 died when I tried to upgrade the IDRAC firmware from version 1.35.35 to something close to version 2 (can't remember which exactly). With the dead IDRAC, the server takes ages to boot up, the fan goes on full speed and there is no IDRAC amber/blue light at the back.
This is a follow on from Junction Runner's good work. I wouldn't have embarked on this project if it wasn't for his videos. Links to his videos are as follows:
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Hope this video is useful for some of you guys our there!
This is my first ever video and there are lots of areas for improvement so do bear with me.
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  • @s.w.3604
    @s.w.3604 Місяць тому

    There's no way to fix it w/o soldering a new IC onto the mobo? I've got an older R320 (2012 vintage?). Thanks for any advice.

  • @The-Weekend-Warrior
    @The-Weekend-Warrior 8 місяців тому

    Wow. Congratulations. I guess some flux under the EMMC chip would have been good to facilitate solder flow, but lucky you it was fine!!

  • @Elias-ix1pn
    @Elias-ix1pn 10 місяців тому

    so after you put the exe file on usb what you do?

  • @xx-marshmellow--8823
    @xx-marshmellow--8823 Рік тому

    please. I changed idrac and chip. I have a yellow light flashing. and the idrac error??

  • @awang-v1i
    @awang-v1i Рік тому

    Hello, my r720 is also experiencing this problem, the lcd is not on and the indicator is not on. I would like to ask why we need to replace the emmc chip? Isn't it possible to swipe directly into the firmware? Hope to get your answer, thank you. I'm not a professional.

  • @rhluciano
    @rhluciano Рік тому

    Taking advantage, I leave the card formatted and just copy the idrac7 firmimg.d7 file and turn on the server with the card connected. Correct?

    • @xx-marshmellow--8823
      @xx-marshmellow--8823 Рік тому

      Você conseguiu viver o servidor? Com esse procedimento?

    • @rhluciano
      @rhluciano Рік тому

      @@xx-marshmellow--8823 Boa tarde, ainda não. Trocamos o componente, o chip e fiz tudo conforme o vídeo porém não mudou o defeito. O meu não fica piscando o led laranja. Ainda estou tentando, se conseguir aviso.

    • @xx-marshmellow--8823
      @xx-marshmellow--8823 Рік тому

      Olá Então o meu troquei o chip e Idrac. A luz ficou amarela piscando. Agora não sei o procedimento para gravar o a versão do Idrac.

    • @xx-marshmellow--8823
      @xx-marshmellow--8823 Рік тому

      @@rhluciano Olá boa tarde Troquei o chip a luz ficou piscando amarelo só que não consigo atualizar firware Idrac. Comprei um Idrac também não vai da erro.

    • @franciscobergamin
      @franciscobergamin 11 місяців тому

      conseguiram resolver?

  • @rhluciano
    @rhluciano Рік тому

    Good morning, here in Brazil it's a little later lol. Firstly, I want to thank you for the video, it's really good, it's been very useful. Could you please give me the link where you purchased the ENAND chip? Thank you very much.

    • @queirozfl
      @queirozfl Рік тому

      Você conseguiu resolver o problema ?

    • @drigotech8599
      @drigotech8599 3 місяці тому

      também queria o link de onde comprar já rodei tudo. você conseguiu?

  • @CDE.Hacker
    @CDE.Hacker Рік тому

    Hello, I'm having the same issue. I was able to replace the emmc chip. But I am having trouble loading the new iDRAC. I know it's been a couple years since you've done it, but you have any suggestions? Do I need Dell's flash cards?

  • @edweron
    @edweron Рік тому

    Hi, I had the same problem as you on my T320. My chip is a hynix h26m31001fpr e-nand 220A I ordered a chip on ali but I'm not sure it will be a 220A does it matter and if so which one?

  • @georgebadiu
    @georgebadiu Рік тому

    Never mind, found it!😀

  • @georgebadiu
    @georgebadiu Рік тому

    Hi, any idea where that chip is located on a T620? Thank you.

  • @nascimentonbr
    @nascimentonbr 2 роки тому

    Muito obrigada pelo ajuda vc salvou técnico em apuros, vídeo de excelente conteúdo é muito bem explicado tankyou

    • @xx-marshmellow--8823
      @xx-marshmellow--8823 Рік тому

      Boa noite. Estou com um problema idrac. Você conseguiu tirar o erro trocando emmc??

  • @gsonic3318
    @gsonic3318 2 роки тому

    hi, what sd card format ? fat or fat32 ? thanks for answer.

  • @Capt-Intrepid
    @Capt-Intrepid 2 роки тому

    For those interested, this is the MANDATORY correct order to update iDRAC7 Firmware: 1. DELL iDRAC7 v. 1 . 66 . 65 (last standalone firmware) 2. iDRAC with Lifecycle Controller v. 2 . 10 . 10 . 10 (first release of common firmware) 3. iDRAC with Lifecycle Controller v. 2 . 50 . 50 . 50 (interim firmware) 4. iDRAC with Lifecycle Controller v. 2 . 65 . 65 . 65 (latest firmware) When these 12th Generation servers were shipped, the iDRAC and LifeCycle controller had different firmware. In Late 2014, Dell decided to integrate the iDRAC and LifeCycle Controller firmwares into a single package called "iDRAC with LifeCycle Controller" and the firmware is now common across iDRAC 7 and iDRAC8. The partition layout for the iDRAC eMMC was changed, due to which upgrades across legacy firmwares and the latest firmwares were failing, which was causing iDRAC to be permanently bricked with no resolution except for a motherboard replacement (inexpensive on ebay) or chip replacement (this video).

    • @handytech9481
      @handytech9481 Рік тому

      Something else to note is that sometimes the eMMC itself will fail, also requiring a chip or board replacement. :(

  • @ketiljo
    @ketiljo 2 роки тому

    I did this on a R720. I couldn't get it to read the FW with a 4GB in the front SD card reader, but it works fine with a 2GB card

  • @vlad-2963
    @vlad-2963 2 роки тому

    Hello, Malek, I have a Dell PowerEdge T420 that just experienced the same thing. There was a thunderstorm, I replaced the network chip now I have cpld version 100 the download does not go further Idrac reset the button - the calvin password does not fit

  • @Dim1999
    @Dim1999 2 роки тому

    Hey mate, probably a stupid question but did you set your temp to C or F? Not that I'm particularly bothered but after replacing the chip my server won't do anything. Green light on mobo but no response to power button. Maybe it was a dodgy chip or maybe I need to flash it via the UART method (or I cooked the neighbouring chips because I didn't shield them!). Great video. Many thanks for the idea!

    • @glennharrold2392
      @glennharrold2392 Рік тому

      i looked up the specs on the 858D hot air station and its in Celsius.

  • @buatngetes3219
    @buatngetes3219 2 роки тому

    Good job bro. I have t320 same problem like this. Can i flash without replacing new ic? Or, can i use this pc for win 7 or win 10 without using idrac system?

    • @maleksaid2100
      @maleksaid2100 2 роки тому

      Yes you can use it as a Windows PC but you’ll have to bear with the high speed fan noise and start up takes forever

  • @wcypierrenet
    @wcypierrenet 2 роки тому

    Hi there, are you at Kuala Lumpur?

    • @maleksaid2100
      @maleksaid2100 2 роки тому

      Yes I am sir

    • @wcypierrenet
      @wcypierrenet 2 роки тому

      @@maleksaid2100 out of curiosity, if I brick the idrac of my T320 in the future, would it be possible for me to send it over to you to replace the emmc?

    • @maleksaid2100
      @maleksaid2100 2 роки тому

      @@wcypierrenet i'll be happy to help but do bear in mind I am no professional and not a qualified engineer/technician (I am an accountant by trade & qualification). Doing this as a hobby

    • @wcypierrenet
      @wcypierrenet 2 роки тому

      @@maleksaid2100 yeah sure, I mean if its dead then I don't put too much of hope too (no worries). But then, that is also if my T320 dies before I replace it with something better so........ we'll see. Thanks in advance though :D

  • @weberlincon
    @weberlincon 3 роки тому

    I will do this procedure on an r420 following your tips.

    • @teste1002
      @teste1002 2 роки тому

      It works? I have an r420 too and want to know

    • @maleksaid2100
      @maleksaid2100 2 роки тому

      Let us know how you get along

    • @augustosantos4332
      @augustosantos4332 2 роки тому

      @@maleksaid2100 I went through this problem, we solved it by replacing the motherboard. contact me

    • @augustosantos4332
      @augustosantos4332 2 роки тому

      I went through this problem, we solved it by replacing the motherboard. contact me

    • @weberlincon
      @weberlincon 2 роки тому

      @@teste1002 yes

  • @jackbyrne2529
    @jackbyrne2529 3 роки тому

    Hi Malek, I have a Dell PowerEdge T420 that has just experienced the same thing. Could you point me in the direction of where you bought the replacement chips from?

    • @maleksaid2100
      @maleksaid2100 3 роки тому

      Sure Jack. I bought it from Aliexpress. The link is below. You may want to double check the EMMC chip model on your T420 motherboard is exactly the same as the one below MYR 12.93 13%OFF | (1piece)100% New H26M31001FPR H26M31001HPR BGA Chipset a.aliexpress.com/_msdC1M6

  • @DewaBizFamily
    @DewaBizFamily 3 роки тому

    how about dell r620

    • @maleksaid2100
      @maleksaid2100 3 роки тому

      I haven't tried it but I think it should be similar

    • @yicelapiedrahita
      @yicelapiedrahita 2 роки тому

      Hola, excelente video realice el proceso de ingresar el archivo a la sd idrac y funciono dejo el ruido. Servidor R620

    • @VictorManuelFloresCruz
      @VictorManuelFloresCruz 2 роки тому

      @@yicelapiedrahita dejó el ruido, pero si cargo de nuevo el iDrac? Funciono?… yo tengo un r610 y un r620, pero solo hay que cargar el archivo del firmware del idrac y listo? Solo lo ejecuta, sin comandos?

    • @maleksaid2100
      @maleksaid2100 2 роки тому

      @@yicelapiedrahita Fantastic! Happy to hear that

    • @maleksaid2100
      @maleksaid2100 2 роки тому

      @@yicelapiedrahita I did not enter or run any commands as in the video