Hard disk drive problems, Intermittent problems, Hard – Lenovo RD210 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
Hardware
Maintenance
Manual
to
determine
which
components
are
customer
replaceable
units
(CRU)
and
which
components
are
field
replaceable
units
(FRU).
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
test
(the
Fixed
Disk
test).
Remove
the
drive
that
is
indicated
by
the
diagnostic
tests;
then,
run
the
hard
disk
drive
diagnostic
test
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
for
SCSI
Attached
Disks.
Note:
This
test
is
not
available
on
server
models
that
use
any
of
the
available
optional
RAID
controllers.
For
these
server
models,
check
the
system
error
log
for
RAID
device
errors
(see
and
use
the
RAID
device
utilities
to
confirm
correct
disk
drive
setup
(see
A
hard
disk
drive
that
you
are
installing
does
not
fit
correctly
in
the
cage.
Make
sure
that
the
type
of
drive
is
correct
for
this
server
(see
the
Safety
and
Warranty
Guide).
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
Hardware
Maintenance
Manual
to
determine
which
components
are
customer
replaceable
units
(CRU)
and
which
components
are
field
replaceable
units
(FRU).
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-error
log
or
IMM
system
event
log
(see
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