Problem Determination Tips - IBM System x3100 M4 Type 2582 Problem Determination And Service Manual

Problem determination tips

Because of the variety of hardware and software combinations that can encounter,
use the following information to assist you in problem determination. If possible,
have this information available when requesting assistance from IBM.
The model number and serial number are on the lower-right side of the bezel.
v Machine type and model
v Microprocessor or hard disk drive upgrades
v Failure symptom
v Diagnostic program type and version level
v Hardware configuration (print screen of the system summary)
v IMM2 firmware level
v Operating system software
You can solve some problems by comparing the configuration and software setups
between working and nonworking servers. When you compare servers to each
other for diagnostic purposes, consider them identical only if all the following factors
are exactly the same in all the servers:
v Machine type and model
v IMM2 firmware level
v Adapters and attachments, in the same locations
v Address jumpers, terminators, and cabling
v Software versions and levels
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– Does the server fail the diagnostic tests?
– What occurs? When? Where?
– Does the failure occur on a single server or on multiple servers?
– Is the failure repeatable?
– Has this configuration ever worked?
– What changes, if any, were made before the configuration failed?
– Is this the original reported failure?
Model number
and serial number