Hardware Problems
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HP Servers Troubleshooting Guide
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Table 2-10: CD-ROM and DVD Drive Problems
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Problem Possible
Cause Possible
Solution
CD-ROM or DVD drive is
not properly connected.
Refer to the documentation included with
the drive. Connect cables correctly.
Cable or cables are bad.
Check the connections and drive
documentation. Replace cables as
needed.
CD-ROM or DVD drive is
not detected.
Driver is not loaded.
Install the correct driver.
Hard Drives
General Hard Drives
For information on individual drive specifications, refer to your server-specific user
documentation, the drive documentation, and the array controller documentation.
Table 2-11: Hard Drive Problems
Problem Possible
Cause Possible
Solution
Hard drive failed.
Replace the hard drive.
Drive is not supported.
Replace with a hard drive supported by
both the server and the operating
system.
Hard drive fails, and your
system completes POST.
A SCSI cable failed.
Check the pins on both ends of all SCSI
cables in the configuration. The pins and
cables could be bent or otherwise
damaged.
Hard drive is not
recognized by server.
Hard drive connection
problem occurred.
Check the LEDs on the hard drive. Refer
to your server-specific user
documentation for information on hard
drive LEDs.
Try removing and replacing the hard
drive. If you remove any hard drives,
label the drive and its position, and make
sure that you install it in its original
position.
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