Troubleshooting

Server unable to find the adapter

• Ensure that the adapter is placed correctly
  

• Make sure the adapter slot and the adapter are compatible Install the adapter in a different PCI Express slot
  

• Use the drivers that came with the adapter or download the latest
  

• Make sure your motherboard has the latest BIOS
  

• Try to reboot the server

The adapter no longer works

• Reseat the adapter in its slot or a different slot, if necessary
  

• Try using another cable
  

• Reinstall the drivers for the network driver files may be damaged or deleted
  

• Reboot the server

Adapters stopped working after installing another adapter

• Try removing and re-installing all adapters
  

• Check that cables are connected properly
  

• Make sure your motherboard has the latest BIOS

Link indicator light is off

• Try another port on the switch
  

• Make sure the cable is securely attached
  

• Check you are using the proper cables that do not exceed the recommended lengths
  

• Verify that your switch and adapter port are compatible

Link light is on, but with no communication established

• Check that the latest driver is loaded
  

• Check that both the adapter and its link are set to the same speed and duplex settings

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Event message received of insufficient power

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• If the message remains – please consider switching from Active Optical Cable (AOC) or transceiver to Direct Attached Copper (DAC) connectivity.

Environment Information

cat /etc/issue uname -a cat /proc/cupinfo

grep 'model name'

uniq ofed_info -s ifconfig -a ip link show ethtool <interface> ethtool -i <interface_of_Mellanox_port_num> ibdev2netdev

Card Detection

lspci

grep -i Mellanox

Mellanox Firmware Tool (MFT)

Download and install MFT: MFT Documentation Refer to the User Manual for installation instructions. Once installed, run: mst start mst status flint -d <mst_device> q

Ports Information

ibstat ibv_devinfo

Firmware Version Upgrade

To download the latest firmware version, refer to the NVIDIA Update and Query Utility.

Collect Log File

cat /var/log/messages dmesg >> system.log journalctl (Applicable on new operating systems) cat /var/log/syslog

Environment Information

From the Windows desktop choose the Start menu and run: msinfo32 To export system information to a text file, choose the Export option from the File menu. Assign a file name and save.

Mellanox Firmware Tool (MFT)

Download and install MFT: MFT Documentation Refer to the User Manual for installation instructions. Once installed, open a CMD window and run: WinMFT mst start mst status flint –d <mst_device> q

Ports Information

vstat

Firmware Version Upgrade

Download the latest firmware version using the PSID/board ID from here. flint –d <mst_device> –i <firmware_bin_file> b

Collect Log File

• Event log viewer
  

• MST device logs:
  mst start mst status

• flint –d <mst_device> dc > dump_configuration.log
  

• mstdump <mst_device> dc > mstdump.log