Chapter 2. Introduction
Category
Probability
CPU fan failure
8%
RAM failure
4%
Using the ASMI module, administrators can determine which kind of serious hardware failure has
occurred (see
Table 2-2
).
Table 2-2. Host system failures and how they are detected
Type of failure
Detected by
Hard disk failure
Console screen, CMOS set-up information
Power cable detached, power supply failure
Server remains in power off state after power on
command has been given.
CPU, Controller, main board failure
Power supply is on, but there is no video output.
CPU fan failure
By IPMI or server specific management software
RAM failure
Boot-Sequence on boot console
Notes
1. According to a survey made by Intel Corp.
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