The Server Does Not Power On; The Server Powers On But Then Shuts Down With A Fault Light; The Server Powers On But Fails Power-On Self Test - HP Integrity rx8620 User's & Service Manual

The Server Does Not Power On

To check for power-related problems:
Step 1. Check the LED for each bulk power supply (BPS).
The LED is located in the lower left-hand corner of the power supply face. Table 5-2 shows the
states of the LEDs.
Step 2. Check that the power supply and a minimum of two power cords are plugged into the chassis.
NOTE
Step 3. Remove and replace any suspect BPS.

The Server Powers On But Then Shuts Down with a Fault Light

To check for the following problems when the server powers on and then off:
Step 1. Check for fault LEDs and check the MP logs for errors.
Step 2. Check that a conductive item has not been dropped or left inside the server chassis.
Step 3. Check the connections on all boards.
Step 4. Check the cables for bent pins.
Step 5. Check the processors for bent pins if processors were just added and the problem has been isolated
to the cell board.
Step 6. Minimize configuration to isolate a potential bad device.

The Server Powers On But Fails Power-On Self Test

To check for the following problems when the server fails power on self test (POST):
Step 1. Check for error messages on the system console.
Step 2. Check for fault LEDs.
Step 3. Check for error messages in the MP logs.
Chapter 5
Two power cords must be connected to A0 and A1 or B0 and B1.
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