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Table 8. DSA messages (continued)
v
Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem is
solved.
v
See Chapter 4, “Parts listing, System x3690 X5 Types 7147, 7148, 7149, and 7192,” on page 249 to determine
which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field replaceable units
(FRU).
v
If an action step is preceded by “(Trained service technician only),” that step must be performed only by a
Trained service technician.
v Go to the IBM support Web site at http://www.ibm.com/supportportal/ to check for technical information,
hints, tips, and new device drivers or to submit a request for information.
Message
number
Component Test State Description Action
215-903-xxx Optical
Drive
v
Verify
Media
Installed
v Read/
Write
Test
v Self-Test
Messages
and actions
apply to all
three tests.
Aborted Could not access
the drive.
1. Insert a CD/DVD into the drive or try a
new media, and wait for 15 seconds.
2. Run the test again.
3. Check the drive cabling at both ends for
loose or broken connections or damage
to the cable. Replace the cable if it is
damaged.
4. Run the test again.
5. Make sure that the DSA code is at the
latest level. For the latest level of DSA
code, go to http://www.ibm.com/
support/docview.wss?uid=psg1SERV-
DSA.
6.
Run the test again.
7. For additional troubleshooting
information, go to http://
www.ibm.com/support/
docview.wss?uid=psg1MIGR-41559.
8. Run the test again.
9. Replace the CD/DVD drive.
10. If the failure remains, go to the IBM Web
site for more troubleshooting
information at http://www.ibm.com/
systems/support/supportsite.wss/
docdisplay?brandind=5000008
&lndocid=SERV-CALL.
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