Event/Error Logs; Small Computer System Interface (Scsi) Messages - IBM eServer 135 xSeries User Reference Manual

Event/error logs

Small computer system interface (SCSI) messages

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IBM xSeries 135: User's Reference
The POST error log contains the three most recent error codes and messages that the
system generated during POST. The System Event/Error log contains all messages
that were issued during POST.
To view the contents of the System Event/Error log, start the Configuration/Setup
Utility program; then, select Event/Error Logs from the main menu. See "Using the
Configuration/Setup Utility program" on page 12.
The following table lists actions to take if you receive a SCSI error message.
If your server does not have a hard disk drive, ignore any message that
Note:
indicates that the BIOS is not installed.
You will get these messages only when running the SCSISelect Utility.
Table 13. SCSI messages
SCSI messages
All One or more of the following might be causing the problem.
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Action:
Verify that:
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If you have verified these items and the problem persists, run the
diagnostic programs to obtain additional information about the failing
device. If the error remains or recurs, call for service.
Description
A failing SCSI device (adapter, drive, controller)
An improper SCSI configuration
Duplicate SCSI IDs in the same SCSI chain
An improperly installed SCSI terminator
A defective SCSI terminator
An improperly installed cable
A defective cable
The external SCSI devices are turned on. External SCSI devices must
be turned on before the server.
The cables for all external SCSI devices are connected correctly.
The last device in each SCSI chain is terminated properly.
The SCSI devices are configured correctly.