windows sbs 2003 server crashed.... why?

[lockmac]

Hi guys. Just need some help. Our workers came into work and the system was down. They said the server was extremely hot and making loud sounds- they thought someone next door was drilling a hole. Now im not expert so i need some help....

Ive saved some event logs- do you guys think you could look at them and see if you can see what possibly happened?

Which logs would you like? System and application?

Many thanks

 

[ksheets]

post em

 

[Nothinman]

If the server is making any kind of odd noises I'd look at the hardware before even considering the software.

 

[Chiefcrowe]

my guess is that something is overheating or a fan broke down or something like that. also maybe the ventilation has gotten worse

 

[RebateMonger]

That's almost certainly a hardware problem. If it's a Dell or other pre-built box, you may still have a warranty on it. Dell servers, for instance, have a one- to three-year warranty.

 

[Snapster]

If it is making sounds that aren't coming out of a speaker then it's a hardware issue. It's probably either one of the system fans gone or the voltage regulator causing things to go haywire.

 

[lockmac]

yeh im guessing it was hardware- but it seems to be working fine now. im only going on what the workers have said it was doin when they got their in the morning.

i get access to the logs tomorrow- would the logs be able to show what piece of hardware crashed it?

 

[Nothinman]

i get access to the logs tomorrow- would the logs be able to show what piece of hardware crashed it?

If it's a Dell or HP with their management stuff installed then the eventlog might have something and the software might have a separate log with more information as well.