Troubleshooting the Filer Hardware 3-9
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The system reports its status, error, and diagnostic messages on the LCD and system
console.
Most LCD messages are truncated versions of console messages that provide more
information about the error condition than the LCD messages.
Table 3-7 lists the four types of LCD messages:
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This section identifies and describes the different types of messages on the LCD and
suggests corrective actions for problems associated with the message.
Some of the corrective actions require you to contact a service technician to replace
hardware components.
The system console messages are logged to /etc/messages. If you contact Dell tech-
nical support for service, report both the LCD and the console message.
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When the system is powered on, it verifies the hardware, loads the operating system,
and displays the startup messages on the LCD and console, if the console is
connected.
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If you are starting the system from a system boot diskette, the system does not dis-
play the system prompt after it is started. Instead, it asks you for input. The LCD
displays the following message: Waiting for user input.
For more information about starting the system boot diskette, refer to the Dell
PowerVault 720N, 740N, and 760N System Administrator and Command Reference
Guide .
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Startup messages Indicate the results of the POSTs (power-on
self-tests) and the status of the boot process.
Error messages at startup Appear when the system is starting.
Informational or error
messages
Appear when the system is operating.
Error messages when halting Show the system has halted or is restarting
because of system problems.