Sun Fire[TM] V1280/Netra[TM] 1280: "I2c error:Slave did not ACK" Message

Asset ID:	1-72-1012107.1
Update Date:	2017-02-02
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Solution 1012107.1 : Sun Fire[TM] V1280/Netra[TM] 1280: "I2c error:Slave did not ACK" Message

Applies to:

Sun Fire V1280 Server - Version All Versions and later
All Platforms

Symptoms

The message, "I2c error: slave did not ACK" is displayed when using Firmware 5.13.0014 during the screset operation on v1280/netra1280.

Cause

A timing firmware bug <BUG 15212851>

Solution

This message does not effect platform operation. This issue will be resolved in Firmware Release 5.17.3, 5.18.0 and all higher releases. It is strongly suggested to install the most current firmware. See 1342226.1 for how to obtain and install the most current firmware.

Relief/Workaround
No temporary workaround is needed, as the system operation is not effected.

Additional Information
Error message example from a system during POST output:

POST Complete.
ERI Device Present Getting MAC address for SSC1
I2c error: slave did not ACK
Using SCC MAC address
MAC address is x:x:xx:xx:xx:xx
Using DHCP to configure network interface
Attached TCP/IP interface to eri unit 0
Attaching interface lo0...done
Initializing DHCP libraries

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