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System Error log entries
The system error log is similar to an event log and can contain messages of three
major types:
Information Information messages do not require action and record significant
system-level events. Example: ’System Complex Powered Up’
Warning Warning messages indicate possible problems but do not require
immediate action. Example: ’System over recommended ambient
temperature’
Error Error messages indicate system errors that may require attention.
Example: ’Fan 2 not detected’
Note: In a 16-way configuration (models 1VX, 2VX, 3VX only), each chassis
generates its own System Error log.
System Error log messages can originate from several sources.
v
POST/BIOS
v SMI Handler
v
Service Processor
Each entry contains date and time information, which is useful in determining the
nature of the occurrence.
POST/BIOS messages
An example of a typical Post/BIOS message is shown below:
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Date/Time: 2002/05/07 12:37:14
DMI Type: 00
Source: POSTBIOS
Error Code: 301
Error Code:
Error Data: Keyboard Error
Error Data:
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This message indicates that a POST error 301 occurred at the recorded time. All of
the POST/BIOS error codes can be found at “POST error codes” on page 181.
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