Reference Code
Description/Action Perform all actions before exchanging Failing Items
Failing Item
6980
Network Interface Controller (NIC) resource failure
The FRU list displayed in the Service Action Log (SAL) may vary from the
failing item list given in this document. Use the FRU list in the SAL if the
SAL is available to you.
NOTE: A fiber optic cleaning kit may be required for optical HSL
connections.
6981
High Speed Link (HSL) I/O bridge failure
Cycle power on the frame identified as the frame with failed HSL I/O
Bridge prior to replacing FRUs.
The FRU list displayed in the Service Action Log (SAL) may vary from the
failing item list given in this document. Use the FRU list in the SAL if the
SAL is available to you.
If you find either a B600 6982 or B600 6984 SRC logged at approximately
the same time as this SRC then they were caused by the same failure. If
you find a 6982 SRC logged at approximately the same time then close this
problem and service the 6982 SRC. The failing item listed for this SRC is
one of the failing items listed for B600 6982. If the SAL entry for this SRC
has a location listed then record the location for use in servicing the 6982
SRC.
NOTE: This SRC can occur for the HSL I/O Bridge resource in an I/O
expansion unit when the unit is powered off for a concurrent maintenance
action.
NOTE: A fiber optic cleaning kit may be required for optical HSL
connections.
B6xx (including A6xx)
284
iSeries: iSeries 270, 800, 810, 820, 825, 830, 840, 870, 890, SB2, and SB3 Analyze Hardware Problems (System Reference
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