Hard disk drive problems, Intermittent problems, Hard disk drive problems intermittent problems – Lenovo ThinkServer TD200x User Manual

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Hard disk drive problems

v

Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem
is solved.

v

See the parts listing in the Hardware Maintenance Manual to determine which components are customer
replaceable units (CRUs) and which components are field replaceable units (FRUs).

v

If an action step is preceded by “(Trained service technician only),” that step must be performed only by a
trained service technician.

Symptom

Action

Not all drives are recognized by
the hard disk drive diagnostic
tests.

Remove the drive that is indicated by the diagnostic tests; then, run the hard disk
drive diagnostic tests again. If the remaining drives are recognized, replace the
drive that you removed with a new one.

The server stops responding
during the hard disk drive
diagnostic test.

Remove the hard disk drive that was being tested when the server stopped
responding, and run the diagnostic test again. If the hard disk drive diagnostic test
runs successfully, replace the drive that you removed with a new one.

A hard disk drive was not
detected while the operating
system was being started.

Reseat all hard disk drives and cables; then, run the hard disk drive diagnostic
tests again.

A hard disk drive passes the
diagnostic Fixed Disk Test, but
the problem remains.

Run the diagnostic SCSI Fixed Disk Test (see “Running the diagnostic programs”
on page 174).
Note: This test is not available on servers that have RAID arrays or servers that
have SATA hard disk drives.

Intermittent problems

v

Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem
is solved.

v

See the parts listing in the Hardware Maintenance Manual to determine which components are customer
replaceable units (CRUs) and which components are field replaceable units (FRUs).

v

If an action step is preceded by “(Trained service technician only),” that step must be performed only by a
trained service technician.

Symptom

Action

A problem occurs only
occasionally and is difficult to
diagnose.

1. Make sure that:

v

All cables and cords are connected securely to the rear of the server and
attached devices.

v

When the server is turned on, air is flowing from the fan grille. If there is no
airflow, the fan is not working. This can cause the server to overheat and
shut down.

2. Check the system-event log or IMM log (see “Event logs” on page 140).

3. See “Solving undetermined problems” on page 140.

Chapter 7. Troubleshooting

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