PowerEdge: Marvell QL41262 link speed shows "Unknown" in the iDRAC9 UI when three partitions are enabled
Summary: iDRAC version 6.10.00.00 and later, when 3 out of 4 partitions are enabled on a Dell Marvell QL41262 adapter, the iDRAC user interface displays the link speed as "Unknown."
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Symptoms
When looking at the network interface controller (NIC) information in the iDRAC user interface (UI), the QL41262 displays an "Unknown" link speed. The disabled fourth partition can also show as "Up."
Cause
This is cosmetic and has no impact on link speed or NIC functionality.
Resolution
Fixed in iDRAC version 7.10.30.00
Workarounds:
Enable the fourth partition on the QL41262 adapter.
Downgrade iDRAC to a version earlier than 6.10.00.00
Workarounds:
Enable the fourth partition on the QL41262 adapter.
Downgrade iDRAC to a version earlier than 6.10.00.00
Affected Products
PowerEdge C6420, PowerEdge C6520, PowerEdge C6525, PowerEdge M630, PowerEdge M640, PowerEdge MX7000, PowerEdge R640, PowerEdge R650, PowerEdge R660, PowerEdge R740, PowerEdge R740XD, PowerEdge R750, PowerEdge R750XA, PowerEdge R7525, PowerEdge R760
, PowerEdge R760XA, PowerEdge R7625, PowerEdge R940, PowerEdge T350, PowerEdge T360, PowerEdge T440, PowerEdge T550, PowerEdge T560, PowerEdge T640, QLogic Family of Adapters
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Article Properties
Article Number: 000220343
Article Type: Solution
Last Modified: 25 Mar 2025
Version: 5
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