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    PowerEdge R510 IPXE issues

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    • S
      sourceminer
      last edited by sourceminer

      Good Day,

      Fog Version: 1.5.2
      Kernel 4.16.6

      I have a Dell R510 that I am trying to PXE boot and getting the error:
      CAT: /sys/class/net/eth0/carrier: Invalid Argument

      Anyone having issues with this hardware?
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      • george1421G
        george1421 Moderator
        last edited by

        Basically the linux kernel for FOS doesn’t include the required firmware.

        The issue is this firmware could be included in the kernel, but FOG’s primary focus is on the desktop/portable/tablet arch.

        Its really up to the kernel developers if they want to include this firmware or not. If you feel daring you can compile your own linux kernel to include this firmware too. If you want to go down this path I can get you started.

        Please help us build the FOG community with everyone involved. It's not just about coding - way more we need people to test things, update documentation and most importantly work on uniting the community of people enjoying and working on FOG!

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        • S
          sourceminer
          last edited by

          Thanks as always @george1421 Where would I upload this firmware if I can find one already compiled?

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          • george1421G
            george1421 Moderator @sourceminer
            last edited by

            @sourceminer You can’t just add it on because its packed into the kernel.

            The ideal solution would be for the FOG developers to just add it into the next kernel build. If that is rejected then building your own linux kernel is not out of the question, especially if you have at least a basic understanding of linux.

            Please help us build the FOG community with everyone involved. It's not just about coding - way more we need people to test things, update documentation and most importantly work on uniting the community of people enjoying and working on FOG!

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              sourceminer
              last edited by

              Thank you,
              I believe that some workstations use the Broadcom NetXtreme I and NetXtreme II based adapters, I would thing it would already be built into the Kernel.

              What if I grab an older intel nic?

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              • george1421G
                george1421 Moderator
                last edited by

                using an alternate nic would also work. Its just some nics need the firmware shim to work properly with linux.

                Please help us build the FOG community with everyone involved. It's not just about coding - way more we need people to test things, update documentation and most importantly work on uniting the community of people enjoying and working on FOG!

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                • S
                  sourceminer
                  last edited by sourceminer

                  @Tom-Elliott is it possible to add the broadcom NetXtreme drivers?

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                    sourceminer
                    last edited by

                    @george1421 I was able to add a TP-Link TG-3468 Card to the server and it worked.
                    The trick for anyone following or finding this thread will be to be patient and let the server go though both integrated nic’s failing to bring link up. Once it hits the 3rd nic the system will boot.

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