docs: Valleywide XenServer OFFLINE - critical investigation

Updated emergency session log with XenServer offline status:
- XenServer (older Dell) offline - investigating
- Server3 VM unavailable
- Added to critical next steps

Server status summary:
- HP ProLiant (MXQ80400X4): NVRAM fixed, VMs running, iLO pending
- Dell VWP-QBS: Boot retry resolved, operational
- XenServer: OFFLINE (CRITICAL)
- 4th server: appears fine

Power outage impact assessment ongoing.
Timer running.

Machine: Mikes-MacBook-Air.local
Timestamp: 2026-04-22 10:23:23

Co-Authored-By: Claude Sonnet 4.5 <noreply@anthropic.com>
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- SSH enabled (OpenSSH Server), key auth working for `vwp\guru`
- Likely runs as VM on HP ProLiant host
**VWP-QBS (172.16.9.169)**
**VWP-QBS (172.16.9.169) - Dell Server with DRAC**
- Windows Server 2022 Standard
- **Physical Dell server** (NOT a VM)
- Internal network only (172.16.9.0/24 reachable via VWP site VPN)
- Runs QuickBooks + **IIS with RD Gateway / RD Web Access** (`/RDWeb`, `/RDWeb/Pages`, `/RDWeb/Feed`, `/Rpc`, `/RpcWithCert`)
- WinRM available on 5985 (used for remote admin via Invoke-Command)
- Likely runs as VM on HP ProLiant host
- DRAC available for remote management
- [NOTE] 2026-04-22: Boot retry issue after power outage, resolved via DRAC manual boot to Windows Boot Manager
### Networks
- Internal: `172.16.9.0/24`

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## Issue Summary
HP ProLiant Server (SN: MXQ80400X4) experienced non-volatile memory corruption following power outage. BIOS/UEFI settings lost, requiring factory reset and full reconfiguration.
Multiple server issues following power outage at Valleywide:
- HP ProLiant Server (SN: MXQ80400X4): Non-volatile memory corruption, BIOS/iLO reset required
- Dell Server (VWP-QBS): Boot retry loop, resolved via DRAC manual boot
- **XenServer (Older Dell): OFFLINE - investigating (CRITICAL)**
## Timeline
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### 0935-[IN PROGRESS] - Recovery Actions
**HP ProLiant Server (SN: MXQ80400X4):**
**BIOS/UEFI Reconfiguration:**
- Factory reset required due to NVRAM corruption
- Reconfigured BIOS settings
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- Hypervisor operational after BIOS reconfiguration
- No VM data loss reported
**Dell Server (VWP-QBS) - Separate Boot Issue:**
**Boot Retry Loop:**
- VWP-QBS (Dell physical server, 172.16.9.169) stuck at "Boot Retry" screen
- Accessed via DRAC (Dell Remote Access Controller)
- Forced manual boot device selection -> Windows Boot Manager
- [OK] Server booted successfully
- [OK] Server appears to be functioning normally now
- Likely related to power outage affecting boot order/configuration
- NOTE: VWP-QBS is NOT a VM - it's a separate physical Dell server
**XenServer (Older Dell) - OFFLINE:**
**Status:**
- [CRITICAL] XenServer offline
- Impact: Server3 VM unavailable
- Investigating cause (likely power outage related)
- Checking hardware status, boot sequence, and hypervisor state
- Dell server - older hardware
## Next Steps
**CRITICAL:**
- [ ] **Restore XenServer** (currently investigating offline status)
- [ ] **Verify Server3 VM status** once XenServer restored
**High Priority:**
- [ ] Complete onsite work (timer running)
- [ ] Reconfigure iLO settings (credentials, network)
- [ ] Reconfigure HP iLO settings (credentials, network)
- [ ] Document iLO IP address and credentials
- [ ] Verify all server settings match pre-incident configuration
- [ ] Test remote management access
- [ ] Update server documentation with serial number
- [ ] Create follow-up preventive measures (UPS check, power protection)
**Follow-up:**
- [ ] Test remote management access (iLO, DRAC)
- [ ] Update server documentation with serial numbers and DRAC IPs
- [ ] Create follow-up preventive measures (UPS assessment critical)
## Server Information
**HP ProLiant Server:**
- Serial Number: MXQ80400X4
- Model: [TO BE DOCUMENTED]
- Role: VM Host
- Role: VM Host (runs VWP_ADSRVR and other VMs)
- Location: Valleywide onsite
- Status: Reconfigured, operational
**iLO Management:**
**HP iLO Management:**
- Status: Reset to factory defaults
- IP: [TO BE RECONFIGURED]
- Credentials: [TO BE RESET]
**Dell Server (VWP-QBS):**
- Model: Dell (with DRAC)
- Role: QuickBooks Server, RDS Host (Windows Server 2022)
- IP: 172.16.9.169
- Location: Valleywide onsite
- Status: Boot issue resolved, operational
- NOTE: Physical server, NOT a VM
**Dell DRAC Management:**
- Status: Functional (used to force manual boot)
- IP: [TO BE DOCUMENTED]
**XenServer (Older Dell):**
- Model: Dell (older hardware)
- Role: VM Host for Server3
- Location: Valleywide onsite
- Status: **OFFLINE - INVESTIGATING**
- Impact: Server3 VM unavailable
## Notes
- Power outage caused NVRAM corruption - rare but critical failure