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Date:      05 Feb 2003 16:22:53 -0500
From:      Muhannad Asfour <muhannad07@cogeco.ca>
To:        rcovell@rolet.com
Cc:        FreeBSD-current@FreeBSD.ORG, FreeBSD-questions@FreeBSD.ORG
Subject:   RE: Server locking hard -- A LOT!!!
Message-ID:  <1044480172.20623.1.camel@bsdbox.qubix.ca>
In-Reply-To: <BKEHKHACFHBEJDFDKLFBAEGLFKAA.rcovell@rolet.com>
References:  <BKEHKHACFHBEJDFDKLFBAEGLFKAA.rcovell@rolet.com>

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On Wed, 2003-02-05 at 08:20, Robert Covell wrote:
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: owner-freebsd-questions@FreeBSD.ORG
> > [mailto:owner-freebsd-questions@FreeBSD.ORG]On Behalf Of Muhannad Asfour
> > Sent: Tuesday, February 04, 2003 9:25 PM
> > To: freebsd-questions@FreeBSD.ORG
> > Cc: freebsd-current@FreeBSD.ORG
> > Subject: Server locking hard -- A LOT!!!
> >
> >
> > Hello.  I've recently faced a rather odd issue that I've never seen
> > before.  I bought a new server (specs below), and I loaded it up with
> > FreeBSD 5.0-RELEASE (I know, I know, not for a production environment,
> > but this is a personal server).  Now, whenever I get about 30
> > simultaneous connections, the box just locks hard.  I tested all the
> > hardware components (CPU, Memory, HD, NIC, etc.) and even bought new
> > ones just to make sure and all end up with the same result.  I can never
> > keep a decent uptime (never went past 2 days so far).  As soon as I get
> > a mediocre http load (30 simul. connections), the box just locks hard.
> > I built a debug kernel, I tried everything imaginable, and I have not
> > found a solution whatsoever.  Everyone seems to be stumped by this.  I
> > tried FreeBSD 4.7-RELEASE, 4.7-STABLE, 5.0-RELEASE and 5.0-CURRENT on
> > this box.  All give me the same result.  I checked everywhere for
> > relevant logs to explain what is occuring, but had no such luck.  This
> > is truly the million dollar question for me right now, because I have no
> > idea why it would lock under such a petty load.  I'm not sure what to do
> > to fix this issue, I've tried many different areas for support and
> > haven't come up with anything as I stated earlier.  I'm not overclocking
> > or anything if that's what you're wondering.  If anyone could assist me
> > in any way shape or form to get this working, I would appreciate it very
> > very much.  Also, if you e-mail back, I'm not subscribed to the lists,
> > so could you please CC it to me.  In the past 4 hours, it has locked
> > hard about 3 times because of a 28-34 connection load.
> >
> > Machine Specs:
> > Single Pentium IV 2.4 GHz processor
> > ASUS P4S533 motherboard
> > 512MB DDR333 RAM (will be 1GB next week)
> > 120GB Maxtor 7200rpm (ATA133) HDD
> > 40GB Maxtor 7200 rpm (ATA66) HDD
> > Floppy Disk Drive
> > ATI Rage 128 (32 meg) AGP 4x graphics adapter
> > 52x LG CD-ROM drive
> > 3Com 3C905C-TX NIC
> > Currently running FreeBSD 5.0-CURRENT as of Sunday Feb. 2, 13:02:05 EST
> > 2003.
> >
> > Thank you very much
> >
> >
> >
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> 
> I have seen things like this that are not software related at all but due to
> a faulty power supply.  Did you replace that when you went out and bought
> new hardware?  You might want to try and take off your CD-ROM and or the
> secondary HD.  This will cut back on your power usage and might be a good
> test.  If it still does it, get a new power supply that has enough juice.
> 
> Sincerely,
> 
> Robert T. Covell
> President / Owner
> Rolet Internet Services, LLC
> Web: www.rolet.com
> Email: rcovell@rolet.com
> Phone: 816.471.1095
> Fax: 816.471.3447
> 24x7: 816.210.7145
> >
Well, I took off the CD-ROM drive, so now it's just the two HDs and a
floppy drive.  We'll see if it was a power supply issue after all.

Thanks


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