Backplane unknown sensor type sensor #29, drive slot sensor drive fault detected
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Old Dell Poweredge server hangs about once a month for the past six months. This has one SATA hard drive and a RAID 5 array of SAS hard drives. The last time Dell Poweredge had the following error "Backplane unknown sensor type sensor #29, drive slot sensor drive fault detected" Every two to four weeks, the hardware logs issues with the power cords such as AC Source B Power Cord Inserted AC Source A Power Cord Removed Ocassionally the server reboots or hangs with a message about the PERC 3/i RAID controller All changed files are backed hourly on another machine on-site and out of state overnight The server is no longer under warranty What is a good interim solution short of buying and setting a new server? This no longer hosted a database, so it's strictly manages our network, policies, and security permissions. Is it possible and should I consider disabling the RAID controller? Should we clone the SATA hard drive and replacing that?
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Old Dell Poweredge server hangs about once a month for the past six months. This has one SATA hard drive and a RAID 5 array of SAS hard drives. The last time Dell Poweredge had the following error "Backplane unknown sensor type sensor #29, drive slot sensor drive fault detected" Every two to four weeks, the hardware logs issues with the power cords such as AC Source B Power Cord Inserted AC Source A Power Cord Removed Ocassionally the server reboots or hangs with a message about the PERC 3/i RAID controller All changed files are backed hourly on another machine on-site and out of state overnight The server is no longer under warranty What is a good interim solution short of buying and setting a new server? This no longer hosted a database, so it's strictly manages our network, policies, and security permissions. Is it possible and should I consider disabling the RAID controller? Should we clone the SATA hard drive and replacing that?
You probably have a hardware failure that's going to get worse and worse. From the description you gave, I be worried about an actual drive failure, RAID controller failure, and a power supply failure. So, take appropriate steps to protect your data and consider your options for continuing functionality.
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