IBM x3630 M3 7377, Problem Determination And Service Manual

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Performing the checkout procedure
To perform the checkout procedure, complete the following steps:
1. Is the server part of a cluster?
v
No: Go to step 2.
v
Yes: Shut down all failing servers that are related to the cluster. Go to step 2.
2. Complete the following steps:
a. Check the power supply LEDs, see “Power-supply LEDs” on page 58.
b. Turn off the server and all external devices.
c. Check all internal and external devices for compatibility at
http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/.
d. Make sure the server is cabled correctly.
e. Check all cables and power cords.
f. Set all display controls to the middle positions.
g. Turn on all external devices.
h. Turn on the server. If the server does not start, see “Troubleshooting tables”
on page 40.
i. Check the system-error LED on the operator information panel. If it is
flashing, check the light path diagnostics LEDs (see “System-board LEDs” on
page 20).
j. Check for the following results:
v Successful completion of POST (see “POST” on page 26 for more
information).
v
Successful completion of startup, which is indicated by a readable display
of the operating-system desktop.
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