Temperature error messages
Note: See Chapter 7, “Parts listing, BladeCenter T Type 8720 and 8730,” on page 107 to determine which
components should be replaced by a field service technician.
Message Action
Power supply x temperature fault 1. Make sure that the system is being properly cooled; see
“System reliability considerations” on page 39.
2. Replace power supply x.
Power supply x temperature warning 1. Make sure that the system is being properly cooled; see
“System reliability considerations” on page 39.
2. Replace power supply x.
Switch x temperature fault 1. Make sure that the system is being properly cooled; see
“System reliability considerations” on page 39.
2. Replace switch x.
System over abbient temperature Make sure that the system is being properly cooled; see “System
reliability considerations” on page 39.
Switch x temperature fault Make sure that the system is being properly cooled; see “System
reliability considerations” on page 39.
Blower error messages
Note: See Chapter 7, “Parts listing, BladeCenter T Type 8720 and 8730,” on page 107 to determine which
components should be replaced by a field service technician.
Message Action
Blower x outside recommended speed Replace blower x.
Blower x failure Replace blower x.
Blower x fault Replace blower x.
Power error messages
Note: See Chapter 7, “Parts listing, BladeCenter T Type 8720 and 8730,” on page 107 to determine which
components should be replaced by a field service technician.
Message Action
Power module 3 or 4 is required to
power blades 5 to 8
Make sure that power modules 3 and 4 are installed and
connected to power.
Power supply x fault Replace power module x.
Power supply x 12V over voltage fault Replace power module x.
Power supply x 12V over current fault 1. An over current condition is typically caused by an external
load fault. Attempt to restart the faulted power module by
removing power to the system components one at a time to
isolate the failing component.
2. Replace power module.
Power supply x 12V under voltage fault Replace power module x.
Power supply x 12V current fault Replace power module x.
Power supply x DC good fault Replace power module x.
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