Intel VROC with VMD in Supermicro

[AKame3]

We are using:

1x SuperMicro https://www.supermicro.nl/products/motherboard/Xeon/C620/X11DPi-NT.cfm X11DPi-NT Motherboards

196 Gb RAM ECC

2 PCIe SSD Intel Optane P4800X 375 Gb

Upgradekey: Intel only

Intel VMD controller - > NO disks connected to system!

I don't know what to do!

[JosafathB_Intel]

Hello AKame3, Thank you for contacting Intel® Memory & Storage Support. As we understand, you need assistance with your Intel® Optane™ SSD DC P4800X Series not been detected by the Intel® Virtual RAID on CPU (Intel® VROC). If we infer correctly we will appreciate if you can provide us with the following information: • Your product markings (part number and serial number). • Any additional information that you think may be helpful to try to reproduce your issue in our lab. We will be looking forward to your reply including this information. Best regards, Josh B. Intel Customer Support Technician Under Contract to Intel Corporation

[AKame3]

Hello! Thank you for reply. Part # Intel SSDPED1K375GA Serial # PHKS7465004J375AGN and PHKS74650033375AGN Firmware E2010324 Intel VROC with VMD Technology 6.0.0.1024 CPUs are Intel Xeon Gold 6144 С уважением, Каменский Антон.

[JosafathB_Intel]

Hello AKame3, Thank you for your reply and for the information provided. We will like to know if you are able to see your Intel® Optane™ SSD DC P4800X Series (375GB, 1/2 Height PCIe x4, 3D XPoint™) drives in your BIOS? We advise you to contact SuperMicro* in order to open a ticket in parallel with them to check the server compatibility with the SSD and the proper BIOS configuration. We will be looking forward to your reply including this information. Best regards, Josh B. Intel Customer Support Technician Under Contract to Intel Corporation

[AKame3]

Hello JoshB_Intel, I do see ssd drives in BIOS at "NVMe Opal Disks Manager" item.  More over I see separate items devoted to each drive. Best regards. С уважением, Каменский Антон.

[JosafathB_Intel]

Hello AKame3, Thank you for your reply. We advise you to contact SuperMicro* in order to get the proper BIOS configuration in order to create your RAID array using VROC. In our Intel® Server Boards the process is the following: https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/support/articles/000027495/server-products/server-boards.html I found this manual in your OEM website that refers to a different product but provides really good instructions on how to configure the VROC RAID settings in page 126 Appendix E. https://www.supermicro.com/manuals/motherboard/C620/MNL-1865.pdf Please use the information provided before as a reference. We advise you to contact SuperMicro* in order to get a specific guide on how to set up your RAID array using the VROC solution. If you need further assistance please do not hesitate to contact us. Best regards, Josh B. Intel Customer Support Technician Under Contract to Intel Corporation Third Party Content: Web Sites and Materials may contain user or third party submitted content; such content is not reviewed, approved or endorsed by Intel and is provided solely as a convenience to our customers and users. Under no circumstances will Intel be liable in any way for any third party submitted or provided content, including, but not limited to, any errors or omissions, or damages of any kind. ANY MATERIAL DOWNLOADED OR OTHERWISE OBTAINED THROUGH THE USE OF THE MATERIALS IS DONE AT YOUR OWN DISCRETION AND RISK AND THAT YOU WILL BE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE TO YOUR COMPUTER SYSTEM OR OTHER DEVICE OR LOSS OF DATA THAT RESULTS FROM THE DOWNLOAD OF ANY SUCH MATERIAL. By your use, you agree that you must evaluate, and bear all risks associated with, the use of any third party content, including any reliance on the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of such content. All postings and use of the Web Sites or Material are subject to these Terms of Use and any other program and site specific terms.

[JosafathB_Intel]

Hello AKame3, Thank you for having contacted Intel® Memory & Storage Support. This is just a friendly reminder that your case remains open. Should you need our technical assistance please do not hesitate to contact us back. Best regards, Josh B. Intel® Customer Support Technician Under Contract to Intel Corporation

[JosafathB_Intel]

Hello AKame3, Thank you for having contacted Intel® Technical Support. I was reviewing your community post and we would like to know if you need further assistance or if we can close this case. We will be looking forward to your reply. Best regards, Josh B. Intel® Customer Support Technician Under Contract to Intel Corporation