For those interested, this is the MANDATORY correct order to update iDRAC7 Firmware: 1. DELL iDRAC7 v. 1 . 66 . 65 (last standalone firmware) 2. iDRAC with Lifecycle Controller v. 2 . 10 . 10 . 10 (first release of common firmware) 3. iDRAC with Lifecycle Controller v. 2 . 50 . 50 . 50 (interim firmware) 4. iDRAC with Lifecycle Controller v. 2 . 65 . 65 . 65 (latest firmware) When these 12th Generation servers were shipped, the iDRAC and LifeCycle controller had different firmware. In Late 2014, Dell decided to integrate the iDRAC and LifeCycle Controller firmwares into a single package called "iDRAC with LifeCycle Controller" and the firmware is now common across iDRAC 7 and iDRAC8. The partition layout for the iDRAC eMMC was changed, due to which upgrades across legacy firmwares and the latest firmwares were failing, which was causing iDRAC to be permanently bricked with no resolution except for a motherboard replacement (inexpensive on ebay) or chip replacement (this video).
Hello, Malek, I have a Dell PowerEdge T420 that just experienced the same thing. There was a thunderstorm, I replaced the network chip now I have cpld version 100 the download does not go further Idrac reset the button - the calvin password does not fit
Hello, my r720 is also experiencing this problem, the lcd is not on and the indicator is not on. I would like to ask why we need to replace the emmc chip? Isn't it possible to swipe directly into the firmware? Hope to get your answer, thank you. I'm not a professional.
Hey mate, probably a stupid question but did you set your temp to C or F? Not that I'm particularly bothered but after replacing the chip my server won't do anything. Green light on mobo but no response to power button. Maybe it was a dodgy chip or maybe I need to flash it via the UART method (or I cooked the neighbouring chips because I didn't shield them!). Great video. Many thanks for the idea!
Good morning, here in Brazil it's a little later lol. Firstly, I want to thank you for the video, it's really good, it's been very useful. Could you please give me the link where you purchased the ENAND chip? Thank you very much.
Hello, I'm having the same issue. I was able to replace the emmc chip. But I am having trouble loading the new iDRAC. I know it's been a couple years since you've done it, but you have any suggestions? Do I need Dell's flash cards?
@@xx-marshmellow--8823 Boa tarde, ainda não. Trocamos o componente, o chip e fiz tudo conforme o vídeo porém não mudou o defeito. O meu não fica piscando o led laranja. Ainda estou tentando, se conseguir aviso.
@@rhluciano Olá boa tarde Troquei o chip a luz ficou piscando amarelo só que não consigo atualizar firware Idrac. Comprei um Idrac também não vai da erro.
Good job bro. I have t320 same problem like this. Can i flash without replacing new ic? Or, can i use this pc for win 7 or win 10 without using idrac system?
Hi, I had the same problem as you on my T320. My chip is a hynix h26m31001fpr e-nand 220A I ordered a chip on ali but I'm not sure it will be a 220A does it matter and if so which one?
@@yicelapiedrahita dejó el ruido, pero si cargo de nuevo el iDrac? Funciono?… yo tengo un r610 y un r620, pero solo hay que cargar el archivo del firmware del idrac y listo? Solo lo ejecuta, sin comandos?
Hi Malek, I have a Dell PowerEdge T420 that has just experienced the same thing. Could you point me in the direction of where you bought the replacement chips from?
Sure Jack. I bought it from Aliexpress. The link is below. You may want to double check the EMMC chip model on your T420 motherboard is exactly the same as the one below MYR 12.93 13%OFF | (1piece)100% New H26M31001FPR H26M31001HPR BGA Chipset a.aliexpress.com/_msdC1M6
@@maleksaid2100 out of curiosity, if I brick the idrac of my T320 in the future, would it be possible for me to send it over to you to replace the emmc?
@@wcypierrenet i'll be happy to help but do bear in mind I am no professional and not a qualified engineer/technician (I am an accountant by trade & qualification). Doing this as a hobby
@@maleksaid2100 yeah sure, I mean if its dead then I don't put too much of hope too (no worries). But then, that is also if my T320 dies before I replace it with something better so........ we'll see. Thanks in advance though :D
For those interested, this is the MANDATORY correct order to update iDRAC7 Firmware:
1. DELL iDRAC7 v. 1 . 66 . 65 (last standalone firmware)
2. iDRAC with Lifecycle Controller v. 2 . 10 . 10 . 10 (first release of common firmware)
3. iDRAC with Lifecycle Controller v. 2 . 50 . 50 . 50 (interim firmware)
4. iDRAC with Lifecycle Controller v. 2 . 65 . 65 . 65 (latest firmware)
When these 12th Generation servers were shipped, the iDRAC and LifeCycle controller had different firmware. In Late 2014, Dell decided to integrate the iDRAC and LifeCycle Controller firmwares into a single package called "iDRAC with LifeCycle Controller" and the firmware is now common across iDRAC 7 and iDRAC8. The partition layout for the iDRAC eMMC was changed, due to which upgrades across legacy firmwares and the latest firmwares were failing, which was causing iDRAC to be permanently bricked with no resolution except for a motherboard replacement (inexpensive on ebay) or chip replacement (this video).
Something else to note is that sometimes the eMMC itself will fail, also requiring a chip or board replacement. :(
Wow. Congratulations. I guess some flux under the EMMC chip would have been good to facilitate solder flow, but lucky you it was fine!!
I did this on a R720. I couldn't get it to read the FW with a 4GB in the front SD card reader, but it works fine with a 2GB card
Hello, Malek,
I have a Dell PowerEdge T420 that just experienced the same thing.
There was a thunderstorm, I replaced the network chip
now I have cpld version 100
the download does not go further
Idrac reset the button - the calvin password does not fit
Muito obrigada pelo ajuda vc salvou técnico em apuros, vídeo de excelente conteúdo é muito bem explicado tankyou
Boa noite. Estou com um problema idrac. Você conseguiu tirar o erro trocando emmc??
Hi, any idea where that chip is located on a T620? Thank you.
please. I changed idrac and chip. I have a yellow light flashing. and the idrac error??
Hello, my r720 is also experiencing this problem, the lcd is not on and the indicator is not on. I would like to ask why we need to replace the emmc chip? Isn't it possible to swipe directly into the firmware? Hope to get your answer, thank you. I'm not a professional.
Hey mate, probably a stupid question but did you set your temp to C or F? Not that I'm particularly bothered but after replacing the chip my server won't do anything. Green light on mobo but no response to power button. Maybe it was a dodgy chip or maybe I need to flash it via the UART method (or I cooked the neighbouring chips because I didn't shield them!). Great video. Many thanks for the idea!
i looked up the specs on the 858D hot air station and its in Celsius.
I will do this procedure on an r420 following your tips.
It works? I have an r420 too and want to know
Let us know how you get along
@@maleksaid2100
I went through this problem, we solved it by replacing the motherboard. contact me
I went through this problem, we solved it by replacing the motherboard. contact me
@@teste1002 yes
Good morning, here in Brazil it's a little later lol. Firstly, I want to thank you for the video, it's really good, it's been very useful. Could you please give me the link where you purchased the ENAND chip? Thank you very much.
Você conseguiu resolver o problema ?
também queria o link de onde comprar já rodei tudo. você conseguiu?
Hello, I'm having the same issue. I was able to replace the emmc chip. But I am having trouble loading the new iDRAC. I know it's been a couple years since you've done it, but you have any suggestions? Do I need Dell's flash cards?
Taking advantage, I leave the card formatted and just copy the idrac7 firmimg.d7 file and turn on the server with the card connected. Correct?
Você conseguiu viver o servidor? Com esse procedimento?
@@xx-marshmellow--8823 Boa tarde, ainda não. Trocamos o componente, o chip e fiz tudo conforme o vídeo porém não mudou o defeito. O meu não fica piscando o led laranja. Ainda estou tentando, se conseguir aviso.
Olá
Então o meu troquei o chip e Idrac. A luz ficou amarela piscando. Agora não sei o procedimento para gravar o a versão do Idrac.
@@rhluciano
Olá boa tarde
Troquei o chip a luz ficou piscando amarelo só que não consigo atualizar firware Idrac. Comprei um Idrac também não vai da erro.
conseguiram resolver?
Good job bro. I have t320 same problem like this. Can i flash without replacing new ic? Or, can i use this pc for win 7 or win 10 without using idrac system?
Yes you can use it as a Windows PC but you’ll have to bear with the high speed fan noise and start up takes forever
hi, what sd card format ? fat or fat32 ? thanks for answer.
so after you put the exe file on usb what you do?
Hi, I had the same problem as you on my T320. My chip is a hynix h26m31001fpr e-nand 220A I ordered a chip on ali but I'm not sure it will be a 220A does it matter and if so which one?
Нет
Never mind, found it!😀
how about dell r620
I haven't tried it but I think it should be similar
Hola, excelente video realice el proceso de ingresar el archivo a la sd idrac y funciono dejo el ruido. Servidor R620
@@yicelapiedrahita dejó el ruido, pero si cargo de nuevo el iDrac? Funciono?… yo tengo un r610 y un r620, pero solo hay que cargar el archivo del firmware del idrac y listo? Solo lo ejecuta, sin comandos?
@@yicelapiedrahita Fantastic! Happy to hear that
@@yicelapiedrahita I did not enter or run any commands as in the video
Hi Malek,
I have a Dell PowerEdge T420 that has just experienced the same thing.
Could you point me in the direction of where you bought the replacement chips from?
Sure Jack. I bought it from Aliexpress. The link is below. You may want to double check the EMMC chip model on your T420 motherboard is exactly the same as the one below
MYR 12.93 13%OFF | (1piece)100% New H26M31001FPR H26M31001HPR BGA Chipset
a.aliexpress.com/_msdC1M6
Hi there, are you at Kuala Lumpur?
Yes I am sir
@@maleksaid2100 out of curiosity, if I brick the idrac of my T320 in the future, would it be possible for me to send it over to you to replace the emmc?
@@wcypierrenet i'll be happy to help but do bear in mind I am no professional and not a qualified engineer/technician (I am an accountant by trade & qualification). Doing this as a hobby
@@maleksaid2100 yeah sure, I mean if its dead then I don't put too much of hope too (no worries).
But then, that is also if my T320 dies before I replace it with something better so........ we'll see.
Thanks in advance though :D