1. Collect the following information:
• Technical support registration number (if applicable)
• Failure symptoms and error indications (LEDs and messages)
• A log of the current SEL and FPL contents
• The sysrev output from the iLO 3 MP by using the df -all -nc command
• The model number of your server (for example, rx2800 i2)
• The product number of your server, which is on the identification label at the front of the
unit
• The serial number of your server, which is on the identification label.
• Add-on boards or additional hardware installed in the server
2. Be familiar with your system configuration:
• Are you using the LAN, RS-232, or web interface to monitor the server?
• How many processors, DIMMs, and PCI cards have been installed?
• What versions of processor, memory, and PCI cards are used, and where are they
installed?
• What accessories are installed?
3. Determine the following:
• Which firmware versions are in use?
• When did the issue start?
• Have recent changes been made to the system?
• Which OS and revision level is in use?
HP contact information
For the name of the nearest HP authorized reseller:
• See the Contact HP worldwide (in English) webpage (http://www.hp.com/country/us/en/
wwcontact.html).
For HP technical support:
• In the United States, for contact options see the Contact HP United States webpage (http://
welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/contact_us.html). To contact HP by phone:
◦ Call 1-800-HP-INVENT (1-800-474-6836). This service is available 24 hours a day, 7
days a week. For continuous quality improvement, calls may be recorded or monitored.
◦ If you have purchased a Care Pack (service upgrade), call 1-800-633-3600. For more
information about Care Packs, refer to the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/hpsc/
).
• In other locations, see the Contact HP worldwide (in English) webpage (http://
welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/wwcontact.html).
Online support
To contact HP Customer Support online, see the Worldwide Limited Warranty and Technical
Support Guide or visit us at http://www.hp.com/go/bizsupport.
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