General Hardware Problems - HP ML150 - ProLiant - G6 User Manual

Check the UPS LEDs to be sure a battery or site wiring problem has not occurred. See the UPS
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documentation.
If the UPS sleep mode is initiated, disable sleep mode for proper operation. The UPS sleep mode
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can be turned off through the configuration mode on the front panel.
Change the battery to be sure damage was not caused by excessive heat, particularly if a recent air
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conditioning outage has occurred.
NOTE:
approximately every 8°C to 10°C (16°F to 18°F) average increase in ambient temperature
above the optimal temperature, battery life is reduced by 50 percent.
Low battery warning is displayed
Action:
Plug the UPS into an AC grounded outlet for at least 24 hours to charge the batteries, and then test
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the batteries. Replace the batteries if necessary.
Be sure the alarm is set appropriately by changing the amount of time given before a low battery
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warning. Refer to the UPS documentation for instructions.
One or more LEDs on the UPS is red
Action: Refer to the UPS documentation for instructions regarding the specific LED to determine the cause
of the error.

General hardware problems

Problems with new hardware
Action:
Refer to the server documentation to be sure the hardware being installed is a supported option on
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the server. Remove unsupported hardware.
Refer to the release notes included with the hardware to be sure the problem is not caused by a last
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minute change to the hardware release. If no documentation is available, refer to the HP support
website (http://www.hp.com/support).
Be sure the new hardware is installed properly. Refer to the device, server, and operating system
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documentation to be sure all requirements are met.
Common problems include:
Incomplete population of a memory bank
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Installation of a processor without a corresponding PPM
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Installation of a SCSI device without termination or without proper ID settings
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Setting of an IDE device to Primary/Secondary when the other device is set to CS
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Connection of the data cable, but not the power cable, of a new device
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Be sure no memory, I/O, or interrupt conflicts exist.
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Be sure no loose connections (on page 52) exist.
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Be sure all cables are connected to the correct locations and are the correct lengths. For more
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information, refer to the server documentation.
The optimal operating temperature for UPS batteries is 25°C (77°F). For
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