2-2 Sun StorEdge 5310 NAS Troubleshooting Guide December 2004
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2.2.1 Problems With Initial System Startup
Problems that occur at initial system startup are usually caused by incorrect
installation or configuration. Hardware failure is a less frequent cause.

2.2.1.1 Checklist

Are all cables correctly connected and secured?
Is the power cord properly inserted and fully seated?
Are there any Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) beep codes? You may
have to listen carefully two or three times to hear them. See “POST Error Beep
Codes” on page2-27 for b eep code details.
Is the BMC running? Try pressing the ID button on the front panel. If the blue ID
LED fails to illuminate, the BMC is not responding.
Are the cables going to the front panel board installed and seated properly (check
the front panel cable, the USB cable, and the 100-pin flex cable).
Are the processors fully seated in their sockets on the serverboard?
Are all add-in PCI boards fully seated in their slots on the server board?
Are all jumper and switch settings on add-in boards and peripheral devices
correct? To check these settings, refer to the manufacturer’s documentation that
comes with them. If applicable, ensure that there are no conflicts—for example,
two add-in boards sharing the same interrupt.
Are all DIMMs installed correctly?
Are all peripheral devices installed correctly?
If the system has a hard disk drive, is it properly formatted or configured?
Are all device drivers properly installed?
Are the configuration settings made in BIOS Setup correct?
Did you press the system power on/off switch on the front panel to turn the
server on (power on light should be lit)?
Is the system power cord properly connected to the system and plugged into a
NEMA5-15R outlet for 100-120 V or a NEMA 6-15R outlet for 200-240V?
Is AC power available at the wall outlet?
Are there any POST LEDs illuminated? If so check “Power-On Self-Test (POST)”
on page2-7.