Symptom information – WHP Wireless DL360 User Manual

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HP ProLiant DL360 Generation 4 Server Reference and Troubleshooting Guide

6. Collect all tools and utilities, such as a Torx screwdriver, loopback adapters,

ESD wrist strap, and software utilities, necessary to troubleshoot the
problem.

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You must have the appropriate Health Drivers and Management Agents
installed on the server.

NOTE: To verify the server configuration, connect to the System
Management homepage and select Version Control Agent. The VCA
gives you a list of names and versions of all installed HP drivers,
Management Agents, and utilities, and whether they are up to date.

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HP recommends you have access to the SmartStart CD for value-added
software and drivers required during the troubleshooting process.

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HP recommends you have access to the server documentation for server-
specific information.

Symptom Information

Before troubleshooting a server problem, collect the following information:

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What events preceded the failure? After which steps does the problem occur?

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What has been changed between the time the server was working and now?

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Did you recently add or remove hardware or software? If so, did you
remember to change the appropriate settings in the server setup utility, if
necessary?

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Has the server exhibited problem symptoms for a period of time?

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If the problem occurs randomly, what is the duration or frequency?

To answer these questions, the following information may be useful:

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Run HP Insight Diagnostics (on page

80

) and use the survey page to view the

current configuration or to compare it to previous configurations.

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Refer to your hardware and software records for information.



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