Subject: Re: My 5000/25 decided to freeze
To: Chris Tribo <ctribo@college.dtcc.edu>
From: Mauricio <supremedalek@hotpop.com>
List: port-pmax
Date: 10/15/2003 12:16:00
At 21:19 -0400 10/13/03, Chris Tribo wrote:
>On Mon, 13 Oct 2003, Mauricio wrote:
>
>> I had it running for a few days (less than a week). Twenty
>> minutes ago I went to open a ssh to it. Nothing. I try then use the
>> console. Nothing. Telnet. Same. So, I have to manually reboot the
>> beast. What could be causing that? HD going boink?
>
> Improper/no SCSI termination,
I have only the internal SCSI HD, a *huge* quantum Maverick
540S. Since it has its resistor packs, it should be terminated; I
hope that is what the machine expects. About the external connector,
must it also be terminated?
>overheat,
Will check that once I put the parts back in the machine and
let it loose for a while. What kind of temperatures should I expect
and where?
>dirt, dust, failed power
>supply fans,
Fan seems to be working happily
>flaky power supply, bad motherboard, dirty contacts,
Cleaned!
>bad RAM,
I do believe (fingers crossed) it is good. I may try my old
ram and see if there is a difference though.
>EMP, nearby lightning strike, Saint Elmo's Fire, noisy power, George
>W. Bush, and sun spots!
>
> Seriously though, clean and reseat everything, failing that, wash
>with alcohol and don't blow yourself up doing it.
Would dancing around it help too? ;)