However, this lead to another problem with one of our IBM x366's where it was particularly sensitive to the large loads. Tried all sorts of things to clear it up to no avail. So, since it's redundant, we rebooted the system, but now it can't get past POST! Call IBM and they quickly tell me that I need a critical update that addresses this (along with several other critical updates). So, I have the images ready to go, but, wait, how do I apply an update when the damn thing won't get past POST? Grrr!!! I call them back and they suggest I remove one of the memory modules (related to the BIOS bug) and it springs to life. I apply the updates, get to the last one (of six) and now the system won't power up anymore. It tries, tells me there are multiple CPU errors and just shuts down. Just brilliant.
Guess what I will be doing tomorrow morning (searches for sledgehammer)...
- Current Mood:
frustrated
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There's some cool stuff to find on Google Images...
We also got a series of 1 U servers whose power supplies would randomly fall into the machine because the tiny ghetto snap holding them in place wouldn't catch. So, if you had to plug the machine in, chances were that it would push them far into the machine, so you'd have to crack open the case and push them back out to get the plug in. Bleh.