HP Servers Troubleshooting Guide
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Diagnosing the Problem
This chapter covers the steps that you are recommended to take when an error occurs.
Going through a structured set of tasks helps you to isolate the problem quickly.
IMPORTANT:
This guide provides information for multiple servers. Some of the hardware or
software information may not apply to your specific server. You may need to modify some of
the examples or procedures in this guide for your work environment. Refer to your
server-specific user documentation for information on procedures, hardware options, software
tools, and operating systems supported by, and specific to, your server.
The following sections are outlined in this chapter:
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Developing a Troubleshooting Plan
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Preparing to Troubleshoot the Server
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Gathering Information
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Locating Troubleshooting Information
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Contacting HP
Even if you are experienced in troubleshooting, consider skimming through this
chapter before using the remainder of the book and the documentation that shipped
with your server. Otherwise refer to “Locating Troubleshooting Information” in this
chapter, which points you to the appropriate section of this guide.
WARNING: To avoid potential problems, ALWAYS read the warnings and
cautionary information in your server-specific user documentation before
removing, replacing, reseating, or modifying system components.