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May 6th, 2020 08:00
Multiple iDRAC cards in one server?
I have an R320 that the iDRAC bricked itself when going thru each update from 2014 one by one.
Nothing listening on the IP, ipmitools can't talk to it.. Can't find a way to force a reflash so going to give up on it, I guess.
Everything else on the box works - except without iDRAC going the fans are at warp speed and too loud..
Can I install a 2728M iDRAC add-on card (physically, it appears it will go in fine) to a server that has an embedded iDRAC already? What happens if I install 2 IDRAC cards in one server?
thanks!
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DELL-Shine K
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May 6th, 2020 09:00
2728M is optional iDRAC Ports Card. It have iDRAC dedicated port and vFlash Slot. This card will not replace embedded iDRAC on the server
rj55
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May 6th, 2020 10:00
Ok. So that implies if a firmware update bricks the onboard iDRAC there is no way to recover the server outside of new motherboard.. ugh. I was hoping an $11 card could help here.
rj55
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May 6th, 2020 10:00
Thanks for the reply. I guess my question is, will the 2nd card takeover if the first can't be found (IDRAC not initialized, etc, messages on post)?
DELL-Shine K
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May 6th, 2020 10:00
No. optional iDRAC Ports Card can not take over complete iDRAC functionality. It only enables 2 feature (Dedicated iDRAC port and vFlash) on top of existing iDRAC. embedded iDRAC should be functional for this iDRAC Ports Card to work.