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4. Verify that the installation of the I/O-module type is supported by the
BladeCenter unit and blade server hardware.
5. Verify that the I/O modules for the network interface are installed in the
correct BladeCenter bays.
6. Verify that the I/O modules for the network interface are configured correctly.
7. Verify that the settings in the I/O module are correct for the blade server.
Some settings in the I/O module are specifically for each blade server.
8. Verify that the I/O modules for the network interface are operating correctly.
Troubleshoot and replace the I/O module as indicated in the documentation
for the I/O module.
9. Verify that the management module is operating correctly.
See the online information center or the Problem Determination and Service
Guide or the Hardware Maintenance Manual and Troubleshooting Guide for your
BladeCenter unit.
Some BladeCenter unit types have several management-module components
that you might test or replace. See the online information or the Installation
Guide for your management module for more information
10. Replace the management module.
See the online information center or the Problem Determination and Service
Guide or the Hardware Maintenance Manual and Troubleshooting Guide for your
BladeCenter unit.
If these steps do not resolve the problem, it is likely a problem with the blade
server. See "Network connection problems" on page 200 for more information.
Solving shared power problems
Problems with BladeCenter shared resources might appear to be in the blade
server, but might actually be a problem in a BladeCenter unit power component.
To check the general function of shared BladeCenter power resources, perform the
following procedure.
1. Verify that the LEDs on all the BladeCenter power modules are lit.
2. Verify that power is being supplied to the BladeCenter unit.
3. Verify that the installation of the blade server type is supported by the
BladeCenter unit.
4. Verify that the power configuration of the BladeCenter unit supports the blade
bay where your blade server is installed. See the online documentation for your
BladeCenter unit.
5. Verify that the BladeCenter unit power management configuration and status
support blade server operation.
See the online information for your management module or the Management
Module User's Guide or the Management Module Command-Line Interface Reference
Guide for more information.
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