topic Re: Reuse hardware of NetApp H410C - unable to boot in SolidFire and HCI

Reuse hardware of NetApp H410C - unable to boot

itgod_cluelessdog — Wed, 27 Nov 2024 14:58:29 GMT

Hello folks,

I tried to install Linux (openSUSE Leap 15.6 / ubuntu 24.04 LTS) on our NetApp H410C via the IPMI.

I tried to boot from the virtual CDROM and from an USB key. I tried using UEFI and also legacy boot mode. Nothing worked, I was unable to boot. Has anyone an idea what could be wrong?

BIOS version configured virtual CD-ROM

BIOS boot settings

boot menu

failed to boot (AD)

Re: Reuse hardware of NetApp H410C - unable to boot

itgod_cluelessdog — Wed, 27 Nov 2024 15:19:23 GMT

PS sometimes the ATEN Virtual CDROM YSOJ disappears in boot menu for unknown reasons

ATEN Virtual CDROM YSOJ shown, but still not bootable

Re: Reuse hardware of NetApp H410C - unable to boot

Drew_C — Mon, 02 Dec 2024 14:38:11 GMT

I reached out to someone more familiar with this hardware and we all agree that you should be able to use the system as you'd like once it is otherwise decommissioned. Here's what we are able to share:

I would reset BIOS, shut it down, and unplug power sources from the chassis (if possible).

See pg 24.

BIOS Reset:
https://$BMC_IP/redfish/v1/Systems/1/Bios/Actions/Bios.ResetBios
POST a reset of the BIOS attributes to default values. After POST, please reset system to set values to BIOS.

If the above does not work, I recommend flashing BIOS.

I hope this is helpful!