IBM eserver p Series Service Manual page 495

– Cstate on the NIM server may be incorrect.
– Network problems might be preventing you from connecting to the NIM server.
Verify the settings and the status of the network. If you continue to have problems, refer to the refer to
"Boot Problems" on page 237 and follow the steps for network boot problems.
After running diagnostics, reboot the system and use SMS to change the bootlist sequence back to the
original settings.
Running the Standalone Diagnostics with No HMC Attached
To load standalone diagnostics from the default boot list, perform the following procedure:
1. Verify with the system administrator and users that all programs may be stopped, then do so.
2. Turn off the system.
Note: If AIX is running, enter the shutdown command. If Linux is running, enter the shutdown now
-h command
3. Wait until the Power LED is blinking slowly, then press the power button to turn on the system.
4. Immediately insert the diagnostic CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.
5. When or after the word keyboard appears during startup, press the numeric 5 key on the keyboard.
6. Enter any requested passwords.
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