IBM 8500R - Netfinity - 8681, Hardware Maintenance Manual, Page: 15 / 290

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IS THE SYSTEM PART OF A CLUSTER?
Yes No
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Go to Step 004.
003
Schedule maintenance with the customer. Shut down all
failing systems related to the cluster. Run storage test.
004
– Power-off the computer and all external devices.
– Check all cables and power cords.
– Set all display controls to the middle position.
– Power-on all external devices.
– Power-on the computer.
– Check the front panel system error LED; if blinking,
check the error message on the front panel and see
“System management codes” on page 222.
– Attempt to boot to the Configuration/Setup utility and
check the system error log. If an error was recorded by
the system, see “Symptom-to-FRU index” on page 166.
If this is not possible, connect to the System
Management Adapter and access the system error log
remotely.
– Attempt to boot the system and start the Diagnostic
programs. See “Running the diagnostic programs” on
page 11. If the diagnostics will not load, record the
symptoms you observe and go to “Symptom-to-FRU
index” on page 166.
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If the diagnostics completed successfully and you
still suspect a problem, go to “Undetermined
problems” on page 211.
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