Installing the System
Troubleshooting
Chapter 3
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Information to Collect Before You Contact Support
Before you contact HP support, you should:
Step 1.
Check information on troubleshooting and attempt to solve the problem.
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Note failure symptoms and error indications (LEDs and messages) by checking the SEL.
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Try to determine precisely what did or did not happen.
Step 2.
Collect the following information:
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The model number of the server (for example, HP 9000 rp3440)
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The product number of the server. This is found on the identification label, which is found at
the front of the unit (typically A9956A, A9951A, and so on).
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The serial number of the server. This is found on the identification label.
Step 3.
Become familiar with the server configuration:
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Are you using the LAN, RS232, or Web interface to monitor the server?
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How many processors, DIMMs, and PCI cards have been installed?
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What versions of processor, memory, and PCI cards are used and where are they installed?
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What accessories are installed?
Step 4.
Determine the following:
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Which firmware versions are in use?
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When did the problem start?
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Have recent changes been made to the system?
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Which operating system and version is in use?
Summary of Contents for 9000 rp3410
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Page 240: ...Appendix A Replacement Parts Replaceable Parts List 240 ...
Page 248: ...Appendix B Utilities iLO MP 248 ...
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