Getting correctable ecc error event details from iDrac

You can install iDRAC Tools on ESXi OS and run "racadm getsel" or "racadm lclog" command to retrieve the logs

iDRAC Tools for ESXi 6.5 can be downloaded from below link

https://www.dell.com/support/home/en-us/drivers/driversdetails?driverid=jywk1&oscode=xi65&productcode=poweredge-r620 

Details on racadm lclog command can be found in below link

https://www.dell.com/support/manuals/en-us/idrac7-8-lifecycle-controller-v2.50.50.50/idrac_2.50.50.50_racadm/lclog?guid=guid-a0e7cfb8-d01c-4695-afa9-dff5976feebd&lang=en-us 

Hi 

Thanks. It worked. I downloaded the driver and can run racadm commands that I need.
I just want to know if I need to download different drivers for different models of servers like c series or tower models and different generations. Is there any way to automate the installation process on esx hosts?

Thanks again.

Hi

racadm getsel output shows following

Description: Persistent correctable memory errors detected on a memory device at location(s) DIMM1,DIMM2,DIMM3,DIMM4,DIMM5,DIMM6,DIMM7,DIMM8.

But the actual Dimm slot silkscreen labels on Dell poweredge R720 machine are DIMM_A1,  DIMM_A2, DIMM_A3, DIMM_A4, and DIMM_B1, DIMM_B2, DIMM_B3, DIMM_B4.

iDRAC Tools installer is same for set of OS for a set of platform. You can use below link for those details. Refer "Compatible Systems" and "Supported Operating Systems" sections for details.

https://www.dell.com/support/home/en-us/drivers/driversdetails?driverid=jywk1 

Did you have latest iDRAC and BIOS FW installed on the server? Can you also check whether LifeCycle log is showing the correct information? 

Hi DELL-Shine K,

This is what I see in racadm lclog view

SeqNumber = 5339
Message ID = MEM0000
Category = System
AgentID = SEL
Severity = Warning
Timestamp = 2022-06-23 22:37:24
Message = Persistent correctable memory errors detected on a memory device at location(s) DIMM1,DIMM2,DIMM3,DIMM4,DIMM5,DIMM6,DIMM7,DIMM8.
Message Arg 1 = DIMM1,DIMM2,DIMM3,DIMM4,DIMM5,DIMM6,DIMM7,DIMM8
RawEventData = 0x07,0x00,0x02,0x23,0xEB,0xB4,0x62,0x81,0x10,0x04,0x0C,0x53,0x6F,0x00,0xFF,0xFF

FQDD =
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It shows similar DIMM locations but there is extra RawEventData and FQDD .

What do they mean?

Thank you

Hi, have you ever changed the memory? It doesn't seem like from when you first got the system. 

https://dell.to/3bxe0j4

Can you share iDRAC and BIOS FW version installed on the server?

Hi DELL-Shine K,

This is what I see in UI.

Bios Version: 2.2.2

Firmware version: 1.56.55 (Build 05)

How do I upgrade if I have to?

Thanks

Hi DELL-Young E,

I haven't changed the memory. I need to know the exact location.

the racadm command shows 
Message = Persistent correctable memory errors detected on a memory device at location(s) DIMM1,DIMM2,DIMM3,DIMM4,DIMM5,DIMM6,DIMM7,DIMM8. 

But actual slots are DIMM A1 to A12 and DIMM B1 to B12.

Thanks

https://dell.to/3bxrThl

We can try BIOS & iDRAC update

For  R620,  BIOS  2.9.0 , idrac  2.65.65.65 according to the official website

Support for PowerEdge R620 | Drivers & Downloads | Dell Cayman Islands

https://www.dell.com/support/home/en-ky/drivers/driversdetails?driverid=0ghf4&oscode=xi65&productcode=poweredge-r720
Is this where I download  iDRAC with Lifecycle Controller v. 2.65.65.65 ?

It looks like a .exe file.
How do I install it on esx host or idrac IP?
I tried to upload this exe file at the iDRAC console, Overview > iDRAC Settings > Update and Rollback > Update.

but I keep getting extraction failed message.

Thanks

I could update the idrac version to v. 2.65.65.65 after extracting the .exe first and then uploading.
but still racadm commands show wierd DIMM location like DIMM 62

SeqNumber       = 5418
Message ID      = MEM0000
Category        = System
AgentID         = SEL
Severity        = Warning
Timestamp       = 2022-06-29 00:14:52
Message         = Persistent correctable memory errors detected on a memory device at location(s) Card A DIMM62.
Message Arg   1 = Card A DIMM62
RawEventData    = 0x0E,0x00,0x02,0x7C,0x99,0xBB,0x62,0x81,0x10,0x04,0x0C,0x53,0x6F,0x00,0x07,0x20

for some error I injected using ipmitool event command. 
There are only DIMM A1-12 and B1-12 dimm slots. I don't understand how it shows Card A DIMM62.

Would appreciate the help

thanks

Can you update BIOS also to latest and check the behavior. You can download the .EXE file (Windows Update Package) and use iDRAC to perform BIOS update from "Overview > iDRAC Settings > Update and Rollback > Update" page