When The Computer/Server Fails (Diagnostics) - D-Link DKVM-IP1 User Manual

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When the computer/server fails (Diagnostics)

Unfortunately, fixing hardware defects is not possible through a remote management
device. However, the DKVM-IP1 does give the administrator valuable information about
the type of a hardware failure.
When the computer/server fails, the Remote computer user can see the error message
from the computer/server on his or her screen.
With the DKVM-IP1, Remote-side administrators can determine which kind of hardware
failure has occurred on the Host system.
Serious hardware failures can be categorized into five different categories. These
categories are listed below, together with the percentage of times that such failures
were caused by the specific type of problem.
See the table below for a list of Host system failures and how they are detected.
Type of failure
Hard disk failure (50% of all failures)
Power cable detached; power
supply failure (28% of all failures)
CPU, controller, main board failure
(10% of all failures)
CPU fan failure (8% of all failures)
RAM failure (4% of all failures)
Above: Host system failures and how they are detected.
Detected by
Console screen, CMOS set-up information
Server remains in Power Off state after Power
On command has been given
Power supply is on, but there is no video output
Server-specific management software
Boot sequence on boot console
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