Performing The Checkout Procedure - IBM System x3650 M3 4255 Service Manual

Performing the checkout procedure

To perform the checkout procedure, complete the following steps:
1. Is the server part of a cluster?
2. Complete the following steps:
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v No: Go to step 2.
v Yes: Shut down all failing servers that are related to the cluster. Go to step 2.
a. Check the power supply LEDs, see "Power-supply LEDs" on page 69.
b. Turn off the server and all external devices.
c. Check all internal and external devices for compatibility at
http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/.
d. Make sure the server is cabled correctly.
e. Check all cables and power cords.
f. Set all display controls to the middle positions.
g. Turn on all external devices.
h. Turn on the server. If the server does not start, see "Troubleshooting tables"
on page 43.
i. Check the system-error LED on the operator information panel. If it is
flashing, check the light path diagnostics LEDs (see "Light path diagnostics"
on page 62).
j. Check for the following results:
v Successful completion of POST (see "POST" on page 26 for more
information).
v Successful completion of startup, which is indicated by a readable display
of the operating-system desktop.