Users Guide

Recovering and Troubleshooting the Managed Server 277
Hardware Trouble Indicators
Indications that a module has a hardware problem include the following:
• Failure to power up
• Noisy fans
• Loss of network connectivity
• Battery, temperature, voltage, or power monitoring sensor alerts
• Hard drive failures
• USB media failure
• Physical damage caused by dropping, water, or other external stress
When these kinds of problems occur, you can try to correct the problem
using these strategies:
• Reseat the module and restart it
• Try inserting the module into a different bay in the chassis
• Try replacing hard drives or USB keys
• Reconnect or replace the power and network cables
If these steps do not correct the problem, consult the Hardware Owner’s
Manual for specific troubleshooting information for the hardware device.
Other Trouble Indicators
Table 17-2. Trouble Indicators
Look for: Action:
Alert messages from the systems
management software
See the systems management software
documentation.
Messages in the System Event Log See "Checking the System Event Log
(SEL)."
Messages in the start-up POST codes See "Checking the Post Codes."
Messages on the last crash screen See "Viewing the Last System Crash
Screen."
Alert Messages on the Server Status
Screen in the LCD
See "Checking the Server Status Screen
for Error Messages."
Messages in the iDRAC6 Log See "Viewing the iDRAC6 Log."