Testing The Connection Between Two Nas Gateway 300S; Power Checkout - IBM TotalStorage NAS 300 User Reference

v Loop ID
v BIOS version
v Firmware version number
v Device-driver version number
v PCI slot number
Note: Ensure that there is no adapter activity before running the test or data can
To test the Fibre Channel adapter, select the adapter and then select Diagnostic.
Remote Supervisor Adapter
1. Insert the Remote Supervisor Adapter Support CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive
2. Use the Up and Down arrow keys to select Hardware Status and Information

Testing the connection between two NAS Gateway 300s

Verify that the LINK OK lights for both NAS Gateway 300s are on. The LINK OK
light is on the operator information panel.

Power checkout

Power problems can be difficult to troubleshoot. For example, a short circuit can
exist anywhere on any of the power-distribution busses. Usually a short circuit
causes the power subsystem to shut down because of an overcurrent condition.
A general procedure for troubleshooting power problems is as follows:
1. Shut down (see "Shutting down and powering on the NAS Gateway 300" on
2. Check for loose cables in the power subsystem. Also check for short circuits; for
3. Remove adapters and disconnect the cables and power connectors to all
4. Reconnect the ac cord and power on the NAS Gateway 300. If it powers up
For specific power problems, see "Power error messages" on page 148.
be lost.
and restart the NAS Gateway 300. If the NAS Gateway 300 does not boot from
the CD-ROM, use POST/BIOS setup to configure the CD-ROM drive as a boot
device.
After the NAS Gateway 300 boots, the main menu displays.
and press Enter. The Hardware Status and Information menu reports on the
Advanced System Management devices in the NAS Gateway 300 in the
following manner:
System Management Processor Communication
-> Built in Self Test Status ......
Boot Sector Code Revision ...
Main Application Code Revision
page 87) the system and disconnect the ac cords.
example, a loose screw could cause a short circuit on a circuit board.
internal and external devices until the NAS Gateway 300 is at minimum
configuration required for power-on (see "Minimum operating requirements" on
page 152).
successfully, replace adapters and devices one at a time until the problem is
isolated.
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