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Troubleshooting tables
Use the troubleshooting tables to find solutions to problems that have identifiable
symptoms.
If you cannot find a problem in these tables, see "Running the diagnostic programs"
on page 190 for information about testing the server.
If you have just added new software or a new optional device and the server is not
working, complete the following steps before you use the troubleshooting tables:
1. Check the system-error LED on the operator information panel; if it is lit, check
2. Remove the software or device that you just added.
3. Run the diagnostic tests to determine whether the server is running correctly.
4. Reinstall the new software or new device.
General problems
v Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem
is solved.
v If an action step is preceded by "(Trained service technician only)," that step must be performed only by a
Trained service technician.
v Go to the IBM support web site at http://www.ibm.com/supportportal/ to check for technical information,
hints, tips, and new device drivers or to submit a request for information.
Symptom
A cover latch is broken, an LED
is not working, or a similar
problem has occurred.
The server is hung while the
screen is on. Cannot start the
Setup utility by pressing F1.
Hard disk drive problems
v Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem
is solved.
v If an action step is preceded by "(Trained technician only)," that step must be performed only by a Trained
service technician.
v Go to the IBM support website at http://www.ibm.com/supportportal/ to check for technical information,
hints, tips, and new device drivers or to submit a request for information.
Symptom
A hard disk drive has failed, and
the associated yellow hard disk
drive status LED is lit.
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the light path diagnostics LEDs (see "Light path diagnostics" on page 187).
Action
If the part is a CRU, replace it. If the part is a microprocessor or the system board,
the part must be replaced by a trained technician.
1. See "Nx boot failure" on page 255 for more information.
2. See "Recovering the server firmware" on page 253 for more information.
Action
Replace the failed hard disk drive (see "Removing a simple-swap hard disk drive"
on page 293 and "Installing a simple-swap hard disk drive" on page 294.
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