Re: Server Shuts Down - HELP

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Hi, Im not sure you have proved that it is the hadware for sure yet.

The last time I saw something like this was a system that was hit by lightning - the serial card was replaced. And then every component over a year.

Have you left the system in the BIOS screen or booted from a DOS disk and just left it? You 100% have to do that to prove if its software related or purley hardware.




Sal Candela wrote: 
Hello all,

I'm hoping that someone here might be able to give good advice. 

The problem:

My server justs shuts down. No blue screens, no error messages, nothing in the event logs other than telling me that the prevois shutdown was unexcepted. I never get any error id. It is as if someone just pulls the plug out of the wall. I server maybe up for days (2 max so far) or only a few hours. Today, it last almost 12 hours before going down.

The server:

I have a Compaq 6000 with 3.8 GB Ram, 2 Xeon 500 both with 2 MB. The server has three (3) power supplies that are each pluged into seperate UPS. 

What I have tried:

I have removed the serial cable from the UPS. I have replaced all three power supplies. I have replaced the power baclplane that the power supplies plug into. I have replaced the mother board. I have diag the memory (using Compaq tools), and all checks ok (ran test for several hrs). I have replaced the VRM that are used with XEON processors in Compaq systems. I server is not shuting down for temp reasons (that would be loged). Nobody can fool with the on/off switch, or "kick the power cord loose".

HELP:

I can replaced the processors, since I have two spares, but I think I'm waing my money and time. Any ideas?

ANY IDEA's ?? Any Help ?? Should I use the server as a very large paperweight? 
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