[rescue] RED state exceptions on Ultra hardware

[Ahmed Ewing]

(my 1st attempt to participate via WAP browser on my cell phone... Plz
excuse any formatting issues)

Correct. A RED state exception is caused by a hung UPA port. This will
either be a CPU module or system board issue.

Hope that helps,

-A

On 11/23/06, Phil Brutsche <phil at tux.obix.com> wrote:
> Charles Shannon Hendrix wrote:
> > My Ultra 2 app server died last night (estimated) with a "RED state
> > exception".
> >
> > I understand this is a non-triggered exception, meaning it isn't
> > triggered by software so the hardware had a problem.
> >
> > Should I be worried, or could it just be transient, caused by
> > overheating or too much dust?
> >
> > I blew the case out in case it was not cooling well, and no other issues
> > have been logged.
> >
> > Later today I'll take the cover off and check for obvious issues.
>
> I've seen those caused by bad CPUs and bad system boards.
>
> Sun's aren't immune to bulged capacitors ;)
>
> --
>
> Phil Brutsche
> phil at tux.obix.com
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