Troubleshooting
— Processor initialization
— PXE initialization
— Operating system initialization
If the server blade completes POST and attempts to load the operating system, go to
the “Problems After Initial Boot” section in this appendix.
Server Blade Diagnostic Steps
If the server blade does not start, or powers up but does not complete POST, answer
the questions in Table D-9 to determine appropriate actions based on the symptoms
observed.
According to the answers you give, you are directed to the appropriate table in the
section that immediately follows. That table outlines possible reasons for the
problem, options available to assist in diagnosis, possible solutions, and references to
other sources of information.
Table D-9: Server Blade Diagnostic Steps
Question Action
Question 1: Is the power LED on the server
blade green?
If yes, continue to Question 2 of this table.
If no, see Table D-10.
Question 2: Is the health LED on the server
blade green?
If yes, continue to Question 3 of this table.
If no, see Table D-11.
Question 3: Is the NIC 1 or NIC 2 LED on the
server blade illuminated?
If yes, continue to Question 4 of this table.
If no, see Table D-12.
Question 4: Is the monitor displaying information
when connected to the server blade through the
diagnostic adapter?
If yes, use the POST messages for further
diagnosis, or continue to Table D-14.
If no, see Table D-13.
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