5. Troubleshooting

Read this section when any symptom of trouble occurs.

If the section explains the symptom, take an appropriate action as explained.

FC Switch Module fails to start

Check the status of the switch module according to "(1) ON/OFF conditions of LEDs" in Section 3 "Names and Features of Sections" described earlier in this guide.

If the slot containing the FC switch module is suspected, check the following and take an appropriate action.

„When LEDs on the switch module are unlit:

→Check if the Blade Enclosure (SIGMABLADE) is powered on according to the User's Guide of the Blade Enclosure (SIGMABLADE).

„When the slot containing the FC switch module is faulty:

→Securely insert the FC switch module again.

„If the error message still appears while starting the Blade Enclosure

(SIGMABLADE), relocate the switch module to another slot. Power on the Blade Enclosure (SIGMABLADE) and make sure that the switch module can start normally. If the switch module starts normally, the Blade Enclosure (SIGMABLADE) may be faulty. Consult with your service representative.

FC Switch Module does not operate properly

If the FC switch module is not detected after installed in the Blade Enclosure (SIGMABLADE), check the following and take an appropriate action. See also the User's Guide of Blade Enclosure (SIGMABLADE).

„Check if the slot number of the switch module corresponds to that of the CPU blade.

→Refer to the User’s Guides of the CPU blade and Blade Enclosure (SIGMABLADE).

„Check if LEDs on FC switch module are lit.

→See "(1) ON/OFF conditions of LEDs" in Section 3 "Names and Features of Sections" described earlier in this guide.

„Check if the Blade Enclosure (SIGMABLADE) starts normally.

→Refer to the User’s Guide of the Blade Enclosure (SIGMABLADE).

„Check if the FC switch module operates normally by relocating the installation slot.

→Refer to the User's Guide of Blade Enclosure (SIGMABLADE) for the slot number available for the FC switch module.

„If the FC switch module is still unable to operate normally, the FC switch

module may be faulty. Consult with your service representative.

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