
Appendix I
POST Error Messages
The Smart Array 3200 Controller produces diagnostic error messages at reboot. Many of these 
NOTE: SCSI Port 1 refers to internal or external drives attached to the internal
Port 1 connector. SCSI Port 2 refers to external drives installed in a Compaq
ProLiant Storage System attached to the external Port 2 connector.
Table 
POST Error Messages
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 | Recommended Action | 
| 1702 | 
 | SCSI Cable Error Detected. System Halted. | 
 | This message indicates a termination or cabling | 
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 | problem with the system board integrated SCSI | 
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 | controller. Refer to cabling information in the | 
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 | Smart Array 3200 Controller Installation Guide. | 
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| 1720 | 
 | Slot x Drive Array - S.M.A.R.T. Hard Drive | 
 | The indicated drive has reported a S.M.A.R.T. | 
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 | Detects Imminent Failure SCSI: | 
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 | Port y: SCSI ID x. | 
 | time in the future. If this drive is part of a non- | 
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 | before replacing the drive and restore all data | 
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 | afterwards. If this drive is part of a  | 
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 | configuration, do not replace this drive unless | 
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 | all other drives in the array are online. Press F1 | 
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 | to resume. | 
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