We have had the same problem with the same server, except we are running Exchange 2007 on Server 2008. Without reason the box will restart. Have you found a solution yet?
I have the same issue:
HyperTransport error caused a system reset. Embedded I/O Bridge Device 2
Please check the system event log for details. F1 to continue.
The Dell Tech is looking at the DSET Report now. He's telling me I will probably need to update BIOS, drivers, and firmware.
When we're done, I'll post the results.
The DSET Report was analyzed. All necessary updated were already performed. We attempted to update the NIC firmware. However, the existing NIC firmware was the same version.
Because it is a Saturday, the Tech. told me he will need to work with the "Early Life Support Group". I guess they work with strange and unique problems. But, only Monday-Friday.
He's going to contact me again on Monday.
My PowerEdge 2970 is running SBS 2008 Premium. It has 2 Quad-Core AMD Opteron processors at 3.1GHz and 16GB System Mem. (This system was manufactured 7.25.09 ; It's brand new.) Because this is our Exchange Server (07). We really need to get this fixed so it doesn't happen again. This type of problem could cause a corruption in the Exchange database. I hope it doesn't happen again. /crossfingers
The original reset happened during system migration from SBS 03 to SBS 08 (different servers). I was migrating shared files from the old server to this "New" one. Luckly there were no corruption problems. The Dell Tech. metioned there may be a problem with the Northbridge or the embedded NIC.
I guess I'll have to wait for Monday to see if there is a sure fix. We'll see.
Eli,
Was there any response/fix from Dell? I just saw the same issue on my new Poweredge 2970.
Please let us know.
Thanks - Rajesh.
Yes it was fixed. They replaced the motherboard and it still gave the same error. So eventually they replaced one of the powersupplies and that seems to have sorted out the problem. It's been running now over a month with no problems. So I guess your best bet is to get them to replace the powersupplies.
Just received an email back from hmartens (pasted below). Thanks a ton for replying back to me. Really appreciate it.
-Rajesh.
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Re: HyperTransport error caused a system reset. Embedded I/O Bridge Device 2
By hmartens in PowerEdge Rack HW
Yes it was fixed. They replaced the motherboard and it still gave the same error. So eventually they replaced one of the powersupplies and that seems to have sorted out the problem. It's been running now over a month with no problems. So I guess your best bet is to get them to replace the powersupplies.
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Is there a confirmed fix for this issue? Is this definitely a power supply problem, or a firmware issue? I have been putting up lots of these and over 25% of the servers crash with the same error.
Thanks!
I have also experienced the same error. The System Event Log reads:
Severity: Critical
Date and Time: Wed Feb 03 13:48:27 2010
Description:
Chipset Err: Critical Event sensor, PCI PERR (Bus
0 Device 7 Function 0) was asserted
Has anyone seen the HyperTransport Error and found this same description in the SEL?
Also, any fixes?
Thanks.