IBM HS40 manual If it has been working, what changes were made prior to it failing?

–If it has been working, what changes were made prior to it failing?

–Is this the original reported failure? v Diagnostics version

–Type and version level

vHardware configuration

–Print (print screen) configuration currently in use

–BIOS code level

vOperating system software

–Type and version level

Note: To eliminate confusion, blade servers are considered identical only if they:

vAre the exact machine type and model

vHave the same BIOS code level

vHave the same adapters and attachments in the same locations

vHave the same address jumpers, terminators, and cabling

vHave the same software versions and levels

vHave the same diagnostics code (version)

vHave the same configuration options set in the system

vHave the same setup for the operating-system control files

Comparing the configuration and software set-up between ″working″ and ″non-working″servers will often lead to problem resolution.

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