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IBM Flex System FC3171 8 Gb SAN Switch and Pass-thru Installation and User’s Guide
Table 9 describes the basic critical and noncritical failures. This abbreviated list is
representative; it is not an exhaustive list. An error code is associated with each
failure. Error codes are displayed on the Management Module Switch Information
window. Be sure to note the applicable error code and corresponding failure. You
might have to provide this information when you call for service. For details, see
Appendix B, “Getting help and technical assistance,” on page 51.
Troubleshooting checklist
To reduce problems during system installation, configuration, and operation,
observe the following guidelines:
•
Make sure that the IBM Flex System chassis supports the 8 Gb switches and the
types of compute nodes that support the network adapters.
Note:
— Contact your IBM marketing representative or authorized reseller for
information about the types of compatible IBM Flex System chassis,
compute nodes, and optional devices for the switches, IBM Flex System
chassis, and compute nodes.
— See http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/ for
a list of supported IBM Flex System chassis, compute nodes, and optional
devices for the switches, IBM Flex System chassis, and compute nodes.
— For details about installation, configuration, and use of compatible devices,
see the documentation that comes with these devices.
•
Before you install an network adapter in a compute node, make sure that you are
using a compute node that supports the network adapter.
Note: If the network adapter is installed in a supported IBM Flex System
compute node, see the documentation that comes with the compute node for
information about displaying attached Fibre Channel devices.
•
Make sure that the 8 Gb switches are compatible with the target network
adapters that you want to communicate with the 8 Gb switches. Where
applicable, the 8 Gb switches in the IBM Flex System chassis must support the
target network adapters in the compute node.
• Make sure that the other switches are compatible with the target network
adapters that you want to communicate with these switches. Where applicable,
certain other switches in the IBM Flex System chassis must support the target
network adapters in the compute node.
Table 10. Abbreviated list of error codes for switch critical and noncritical failures
Diagnostic indicator
(in hex)
Failing functional area Failure criticality
00 - 7F Base internal functions Critical
80 - 9F Internal interface failures Noncritical
A0 - AF External interface errors Noncritical
B0 - FE Reserved Noncritical
FF Switch “good” indicator Operation