Hey all,
I have a G6 ML350, saved from the scrap pile. Got lucky actually not sure why it was even tossed, maybe the RAID controller? Seemed wonky, couldn't get it to post without disconnecting it and running a SATA direct to an SSD.
I will admit I am jumping into the shark infested waters nude here (metaphorically obviously), this is my first time really tearing into a server to re-purpose it. The RAID might have been fine, but I just reduced my concerns to get it to post. Everything seems fine now, I also snagged a set of Xeon X5650's I believe they are, although ill need the "dual cpu" accessories like the additional fan and baffle etc.
MY PROBLEM:
I cannot seem to for the life of me, figure out what configuration I need and which sticks I need, to max out my RAM for the single cpu config. I have no idea what limits me, but I KNOW I should be able to get more than 32GB to a single CPU lmfao. My issue is that if I fill all the DIMM slots for a single CPU config, the server does not post, and gives the RAM error where the LEDs all show orange. I referenced the documentation, but that left me even more confused, as it alludes to this motherboard having WILDLY different maximum capacities, depending on a few factors. Seemingly RAM speeds and placements? But I am not sure.
Here is the manual I am referencing:
https://content.etilize.com/User-Manual/1022988121.pdf
My guess is I am mixing UDIMM and RDIMM, page 44 is where the memory stuff is talked about.
STRETCH PROBLEM:
I am also a little confused as to how the network ports work on a server, more specifically, do they function like GPU's in the sense that, if software is not requesting to push traffic through the hardware, then the port/hw/chip is not used? For example if I have 2 gigabit ethernet ports, will traffic only travel over the second port if specifically asked to? Is this something the BiOS decides and automates? Is it specific to virtualisation or docker container configs, in the same way I can set cpu and ram limits? My goal is to make sure I have wide open pipes for bandwidth, the processes wont be maxing the network traffic out I don't think, but I DO BELIEVE traffic spikes high sometimes.
Yes, feel free to roast and correct me anywhere I am using bad terminology lol...