PowerFlex: UEFI Error in POST, HWC8010 or HWC8011

• HWC8010 or HWC8011 UEFI Errors in POST for iDRAC Hardware Configuration Validation
• The system is unable to boot and displays the HWC8010 error code.
• Error occurs after a firmware update, and the addition or removal of hardware components.
• Error persists after rebooting the system.

• This error can be caused by a hardware failure, firmware upgrade, or a false alert.
• Changes in the system's hardware or firmware configuration primarily cause HWC8010 UEFI Error in POST for iDRAC Hardware Configuration Validation.
• External factors, such as environmental conditions or user actions can also contribute to the issue. For example, an interrupted firmware update process or unauthorized hardware modifications can trigger the error.
• Specific error messages or codes, such as the HWC8010 code, are associated with the cause and can be found in the system logs.
• Often, the error is a result of a firmware update, with no hardware changes made to the system.

Scenario 1:  

• Review the system logs to identify any recent firmware updates, hardware changes, or chassis openings.
• If a firmware update was initiated prior to the error, Settings should be adjusted in the system setreboot to F2 > iDRAC Settings > Hardware Configuration Validation and change the option to Yes to accept the current configuration as valid, select Save, and Exit.

Scenario 2: 

1. Disable the validation state, exit and reboot. 
2. Clear the system event log (SEL) in the iDRAC. PowerEdge: How to View or Clear the System event log
3. Once the system is healthy, enable the option again and reboot.

Understand that this issue may not always be a genuine hardware issue and a proper of review of logs and understanding of the background is essential to resolve the issue.