WTBorrow - for testing purposes

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MooPoo

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Ultimate Geek

#69393 7-Oct-2010 10:47

Hi.

I have an HP ML350 server that I suspect has 2 dead hot swappable power supplies.

I am wondering if anyone would have one or two of these that I could borrow for 5 mins to test my theory?

I can bring the server to you in my lunchtime or something as I wouldn't expect anyone to trust me to take them home.

I am in Christchurch around Avonside area.

The model number of the power supply is: DPS-8700GB Series: HSTNS-PD05

I would only need to borrow them long enough to power the unit on so I can determine if it is the problem or not.

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Ultimate Geek

#389135 7-Oct-2010 12:35

Further to this...

How many power supplies do I actually need to test the system?

As it is a dual CPU setup, do I need to have 2 power supplies plugged in at once (one for each CPU) or is one just for redundancy and I only need one power supply to power both CPU's?

MooPoo

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Ultimate Geek

#389137 7-Oct-2010 12:48

Thanks but I have just been told I only need one PSU to run the server. The other is for redundancy.

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#389159 7-Oct-2010 13:19

try www.empr.co.nz or www.exeed.co.nz they maybe able to help you out :)

MooPoo

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Ultimate Geek

#389204 7-Oct-2010 14:47

Or maybe the local computer shop too? Just a thought.

jaymz

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#389213 7-Oct-2010 15:06

What generation of server is it? G4, G4p, G5, G6 or G7? Each has different PSUs.

I have a G4p and G4 here but I am located in Hamilton so a bit far.

Also, HP power supplies have a self test LED on the back of them (only for workstations I have just read) so don't worry about that :P

MooPoo

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Ultimate Geek

#389233 7-Oct-2010 15:38

Its a G5. P/N: 379123-001

I am getting a PPM2 amber light and my search has said it may be the power supplies.

I have been told I only need one and one is for redundancy, so I figure if I can get hold of one I can test it, but does it matter which slot I put it in? Top or bottom?

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Ultimate Geek

#389252 7-Oct-2010 16:16

I have just noticed that on the actual power supplies, there is a green light directly above the plug.

Do these light up when they are connected to power or only when the machine is running?

The ones on mine dont light up at any time that I have noticed. Maybe this is my problem?

jaymz

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#389413 8-Oct-2010 08:08

MooPoo: I have just noticed that on the actual power supplies, there is a green light directly above the plug.

Do these light up when they are connected to power or only when the machine is running?

The ones on mine dont light up at any time that I have noticed. Maybe this is my problem?

Quite possibly, on my ML350G4p when the PSU is in the server and power is connected the LED light is lit. It is continued to stay lit when the server is powered on.

MooPoo

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Ultimate Geek

#389477 8-Oct-2010 10:50

So I suspect that is my problem then.

Faulty power supplies.

Is that common with this model or brand?

MooPoo

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Ultimate Geek

#389478 8-Oct-2010 10:54

Ok forget borrowing the power supplies.

Is there anyone in Chch that fixes these servers and may have one that I can hire for 5 mins??

jaymz

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#389481 8-Oct-2010 10:58

MooPoo: So I suspect that is my problem then.

Faulty power supplies.

Is that common with this model or brand?

Not that I am aware of, however it is not uncommon for a bad batch of parts to be around.

I take it that the server is out of warranty?

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MooPoo

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Ultimate Geek

#389576 8-Oct-2010 14:19

yeah I got it as it was end of lease so I would say it is way out of warranty.

Is there a way of telling how old the unit is? A manufacture code or something on them that I can't find?

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#389591 8-Oct-2010 14:56

Give HP a call and quote the S/N, they should tell you the age of the server.

Interestingly enough, I just found the same PSU here in my box of stuff, however it says "Do not use, not working"

I plugged a power cable into it (while not in a server) and no lights came up on it, nor did any of its fans spin up. Not sure if that helps.

Hey, just a thought though. PM "Divers" here on geekzone and ask them, I know they had some servers that they were testing/looking for parts. Maybe you can parts share or something?

MooPoo

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Ultimate Geek

#389615 8-Oct-2010 15:48

I just gave HP a call and the person in Bombay told me that the server is around 3 1/2 years old and isnt covered by any warranty or contract.

Bugger lol

MooPoo

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Ultimate Geek

#389998 9-Oct-2010 22:11

Heres a question that I have no idea of the answer.

I know this server has 2 x CPU's and they are 1.86GHz, but is there any way of finding out if they are dual core or quad core when you cant boot the system up?

I see by the HP spec sheets for this model that both dual and quad cores were made in 1.86GHz.

I have pulled one of the CPU's out but couldnt see any identifiable markings on it, well none that were identifiable by google anyway.

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System:
Proliant ML350 G5 approx 3.5 yrs old.

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