Checksum failure error, Ups does not start, Low battery shutdowns – HP Tower Uninterruptible Power System User Manual

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Troubleshooting 60

Checksum failure error

A Checksum failure error occurs when executing a bad load sequence, or having an incorrect EEPROM map
while loading software through the serial or USB port.
Action:

1.

Rerun the firmware upgrade.

2.

If the condition persists, contact an HP authorized service representative.

UPS does not start

Action:

1.

Be sure that the power cord is plugged in to a utility power receptacle.

2.

Check the power source at the utility power receptacle.

Low battery shutdowns

Ungraceful shutdown of attached servers occurs when the UPS is in a low battery condition.
Action:

1.

Verify that the power management software is not delaying the shutdown of attached servers when the
UPS is in a low battery condition.

2.

Allow the UPS batteries to charge for 24 hours.

3.

If the Battery Fault LED is red, replace the batteries ("

UPS battery replacement procedure

" on page

47

).

UPS does not provide the expected backup time

Action:

1.

If the Overload LED ("

UPS front panel controls

" on page

8

) is illuminated, remove one or more load

devices to reduce the power requirements.

2.

Power down the UPS ("

Powering down the UPS

" on page

44

).

3.

Allow the UPS batteries to charge for 24 hours.

4.

Initiate a self-test ("

Initiating a self-test

" on page

43

).

5.

During extended power outages, save your work, power down the load devices, and then power down
the UPS ("

Powering down the UPS

" on page

44

) to conserve battery power.

UPS frequently switches between utility and battery
power

Action:

1.

Check the input voltage and reconfigure the UPS ("

Configuring the UPS

" on page

42

).

2.

Contact a qualified electrician to verify that the utility power is suitable for the UPS.

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