HP server is unstable with 'S.M.A.R.T.' errors in the iLO logs
Issue
- Our HP built server is rebooting frequently. When we check the iLO logs, we see the following errors displayed:
Caution POST Message <timestamp> 1 POST Error: 1720-S.M.A.R.T. Hard Drive Detects Imminent Failure
Caution POST Message <timestamp> 1 POST Error: 1720-S.M.A.R.T. Hard Drive Detects Imminent Failure
Caution POST Message <timestamp> 1 POST Error: 1720-S.M.A.R.T. Hard Drive Detects Imminent Failure
Environment
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5
- HP ProLiant DL380 G5
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