Interpreting The Diagnostic Chassis Codes; Chassis Code Operating States - HP Model 745 - VME Workstation Handbook

Interpreting the Diagnostic Chassis Codes

The chassis codes convey the state of the system. Each chassis code consists of two fields,
the general operating state of the system and a four-digit hexadecimal (hex) status code
indicating the specific system hardware or software component as follows:
xxxx nnnn
Where xxxx is an ASCII string indicating the operating state, and nnnn is the hexadecimal
status code.
For example, in the chassis code TEST 3000, TEST is the operating state, and 3000 is the
hexadecimal status code.
Table 4-2 lists the five possible operating states that can be reported.
State
FLT
INIT
SHUT
TEST
WARN
Under normal operating conditions the operating states of the displayed chassis codes are
INIT and TEST.
In cases of a critical hardware component failure, the operating state displayed is FLT.
In cases when an optional component is not found or configuration information is incor-
rect, the displayed operating state is WARN. The WARN operating state is a noncritical
condition, but the condition of the indicated component should be verified.
During the system shutdown process, the displayed state is SHUT.
Table 4-2 Chassis Code Operating States
Description
A critical hardware fault which will result in a system halt.
A hardware or software component being initialized.
The system is shutting down.
A hardware component is being tested.
A non-critical warning.
Troubleshooting
Firmware Selftest Failures
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