[auton-users] Recent System Instability

[Michael J. Baysek]

Hi Lab,


In recent weeks we have had our primary file server hang a number of 
times.  As most of you know, this hangs the LOPs and even your desktop, 
if you have a VPN connected home directory.  This happened again this 
morning.  


While I am not certain yet what the cause is, I know that it is not a 
failed fan, hard drive or memory in the server.  The last time (before 
today) I tested these components, and they were functional even under 
heavy, extended load (well beyond what normally occurs on this 
machine).  I am still using process of elimination to determine what the 
cause might be.  This morning I reseated PCI cards, removed a secondary 
external SCSI array to evaluate whether it could be part of the problem.


In the meantime, if you notice the system becomes unresponsive, you are 
welcome to report any problems to my cell phone at 412-596-1618, my 
office number, 412-268-8939, or by email or even text message to my cell.


-Mike


-- 
Michael J. Baysek, Systems Analyst
Carnegie Mellon University - Auton Lab
www.cmu.edu - www.autonlab.org
412-268-8939

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