IBM 8682 manual Checkout procedure, Is The System Part Of A Cluster?

Checkout procedure

1.IS THE SYSTEM PART OF A CLUSTER?

YES. Schedule maintenance with the customer. Shut down all systems related to the cluster. Run storage test.

NO. Go to step 2.

2.IF THE SYSTEM IS NOT PART OF A CLUSTER: v Power-off the computer and all external devices. v Check all cables and power cords.

v Set all display controls to the middle position. v Power-on all external devices.

v Power-on the computer.

v Record any POST error messages displayed on the screen. If an error is displayed, look up the first error in the “POST error codes” on page 110

v Check the information LED panel System Error LED; if on, see “Diagnostic panel error LEDs” on page 101

v Check the System Error Log. If an error was recorded by the system, see “Symptom-to-FRU index” on page 97

v Start the Diagnostic Programs. See “Diagnostic programs and error messages” on page 13

v Check for the following responses:

a.One beep.

b.Readable instructions or the Main Menu.

3.DID YOU RECEIVE BOTH OF THE CORRECT RESPONSES?

NO. Find the failure symptom in “Symptom-to-FRU index” on page 97

YES. Run the Diagnostic Programs. If necessary, refer to “Diagnostic programs and error messages” on page 13

If you receive an error, go to “Symptom-to-FRU index” on page 97

If the diagnostics completed successfully and you still suspect a problem, see “Undetermined problems” on page 122

2IBM xSeries 350 Type 8682: Hardware Maintenance Manual