Compaq ProLiant ML350 Server General Troubleshooting Guide

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Writer: Susana Weinstein Salazar Project: Compaq Servers Troubleshooting Guide Comments:
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About This Guide
This guide is provided as a tool to troubleshoot Compaq servers.
IMPORTANT: The chapters in this guide provide general information for several Compaq
servers. Some hardware or software information covered may not apply to your specific
server. Some of the examples or procedures may need to be modified for your work
environment. See your server’s specific troubleshooting guide for information on
procedures, hardware options, software tools and operating systems supported by and
specific to your server.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the equipment,
refer to the user documentation supplied with the server and observe the
appropriate safety precautions.
Intended Audience
This guide is for two types of users:
■ The user interested in learning the methods for troubleshooting. This
guide provides information about how to record what happened prior to
a problem, procedures for troubleshooting, and tools to use for problem
resolution. It also provides general information to help you avoid future
problems, such as how to document system settings.
■ The user already familiar with techniques for troubleshooting. This
guide also provides advanced information to use when troubleshooting
your specific server, such as LEDs, system configuration, hardware
components, and switch settings.