
9-8
Dealing With Problems
Recovering from a System Panic
Procedures for Recovering from a System Panic
Step 1: The Panic Message
In a log book, record and categorize the panic message displayed on the sys-
tem console. The panic message will tell you why the operating system pan-
icked. Sometimes panic messages refer to internal structures of HP-UX (or
its file systems) and the cause might not be obvious. Generally, the problem
is in one of the following categories, and wording of the message should
allow you to classify it into one of them:
Step 2a: Recovering from Hardware Failure
If the panic message indicated a hardware failure, the text or context of the
message should indicate what piece of hardware failed.
If the hardware failure appears to be associated with a peripheral, ensure that
its cables are tightly connected to their proper locations and that the device is
powered on, and in an “online” state. If there is an error indicated on the
device’s display:
1 Record the error message(s) in your log book.
2 Turn the device off.
3 If the device is a disk drive, wait for it to stop spinning.
4 Turn the device back on.
Table 9-3
System Panic Procedures
Category
Action Step
Number
Hardware Failure
Step 2a
File System Corrupted
Step 2b
LAN Communication Problem
Step 2c
Other Situations
Step 2d
Summary of Contents for Model 745 - VME Workstation
Page 13: ...xi Preface ...
Page 18: ...xvi ...
Page 19: ...1 1 1 Product Description ...
Page 33: ...2 1 2 Connecting Cables ...
Page 56: ...2 24 Connecting Cables Printer Connections ...
Page 57: ...3 1 3 Power On Power Off ...
Page 62: ...3 6 Power On Power Off Powering On the System Figure 3 2 Front Power Switch Power Switch ...
Page 65: ...4 1 4 Processor Options Installation ...
Page 84: ...4 20 Processor Options Installation PMC Bridge Adapter and Expansion Adapter ...
Page 85: ...5 1 5 EISA Card Installation ...
Page 93: ...6 1 6 PCI Card Installation ...
Page 100: ...6 8 PCI Card Installation Hardware Installation ...
Page 101: ...7 1 7 Installing and Configuring Mass Storage Devices ...
Page 119: ...8 1 8 Using Mass Storage Devices ...
Page 154: ...8 36 Using Mass Storage Devices Ordering Information ...
Page 155: ...9 1 9 Dealing With Problems ...
Page 168: ...9 14 Dealing With Problems Configuring the HP UX Kernel ...
Page 169: ...A 1 A Safety and Regulatory Statements ...
Page 171: ...A 3 Declaration of Conformity Declaration of Conformity ...
Page 173: ...A 5 Emissions Regulations and Statements VCCI Class A ITE Taiwan BCIQ Class A ...
Page 212: ...B 32 The Boot Console Interface Displaying PIM Information ...