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Troubleshooting tables
Use this information to troubleshoot problems in the blade server.
Use the troubleshooting tables to find solutions to problems that have identifiable
symptoms. If these symptoms are related to shared BladeCenter unit resources, see
"Solving shared BladeCenter resource problems" on page 227.
If you cannot find a problem in these tables, see Chapter 6, "Diagnostics," on page
101 for information about testing the blade server.
If you have just added new software or a new optional device, and the blade
server is not working, complete the following steps before you use the
troubleshooting tables:
1. Remove the software or device that you just added.
2. Run the diagnostic tests to determine whether the blade server is running
3. Reinstall the new software or new device. For more information, see the
General problems
Use this information to resolve a general hardware problem.
Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action
column until the problem is solved.
v See Chapter 4, "Parts listing," on page 41 to determine which components are CRUs and which components
are FRUs.
v If an action step is preceded by "(Trained service technician only)," that step must be performed only by a
trained service technician.
Symptom
A cover lock is broken, an LED
is not working, or a similar
problem has occurred.
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correctly. For more information, see "POST" on page 102.
documentation that came with the new software or device.
Action
v If the part is a CRU, replace it - See "Removing and replacing Tier 1 customer
replaceable units (CRUs)" on page 55 to replace the failed component.
v If the part is a FRU, the part must be replaced by a trained service technician.
See "Removing and replacing field replaceable units (FRUs)" on page 84. Or
contact an IBM service representative, see "Hardware service and support" on
page 236.
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