HP 381513-B21 Configuring Arrays on HP Smart Array Controllers Reference Guide - Page 105
Diagnosing array problems, Diagnostic tools, Troubleshooting resources
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Diagnosing array problems Diagnostic tools To troubleshoot array problems and generate feedback about arrays, use the following diagnostic tools: • ACU For more recent products, array diagnostics is available with ACU v8.28.13.0 and later. This utility is available on the SmartStart CD in the controller kit and also on the HP website (http://www.hp.com/support). For more information about ACU, see the Configuring Arrays on HP Smart Array Controllers Reference Guide on the Documentation CD that ships with the controller. For more information about error messages, see the HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide ("Troubleshooting resources" on page 105). • ADU For products that support SmartStart v8.25 and earlier, this utility is available on the SmartStart CD in the controller kit and also on the HP website (http://www.hp.com/support). When prompted for product information, enter the server model name. For more information about the meanings of the various ADU error messages, see the HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide ("Troubleshooting resources" on page 105). • Event Notification Service This utility reports array events to the Microsoft® Windows® system event log and IML. You can obtain the utility from the SmartStart CD or the HP website (http://www.hp.com/support). When prompted for product information, enter the server model name. • HP Insight Diagnostics HP Insight Diagnostics is a tool that displays information about the system hardware configuration and performs tests on the system and its components, including hard drives if they are connected to Smart Array controllers. This utility is available on the SmartStart CD and also on the HP website (http://www.hp.com/servers/diags). • POST messages Smart Array controllers produce diagnostic error messages (POST messages) at reboot. Many POST messages suggest corrective actions. For more information about POST messages, see the HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide ("Troubleshooting resources" on page 105). Troubleshooting resources The HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide provides procedures for resolving common problems and comprehensive courses of action for fault isolation and identification, error message interpretation, issue resolution, and software maintenance on ProLiant servers and server blades. This guide includes problemspecific flowcharts to help you navigate complex troubleshooting processes. To view the guide, select a language: • English (http://www.hp.com/support/ProLiant_TSG_en) Diagnosing array problems 105