General Checkout
This general checkout procedure is for IBM Netfinity 7000 - Type 8651 computers.
Diagnostic error messages appear when a test program finds a problem with a hardware option.
For the test programs to properly determine if a test Passed, Failed, or Aborted the test program check
the error-return code at test completion.
General error messages appear if a problem or conflict is found by an application program, the
operating system, or both. For an explanation of these messages, refer to the information supplied with that software package.
A failed system might be part of a shared DASD cluster (two or more systems sharing the same external storage device(s)).
Prior to running diagnostics, verify that the failing system is not part of a shared DASD cluster.
A system might be part of a cluster if:
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IS THE SYSTEM PART OF A CLUSTER ?
Yes No
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Schedule maintenance with the customer. Shut down all system related to
the cluster. Run storage test.
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NOTE: Use the Setup program to define the CD-ROM drive as the first
Boot Device. Refer to 'Defining the Startup Device'.
- Power-off the computer and all external devices.
- Check all cables and power cords.
- Set all display controls to the middle position.
- Power-on all external devces.
- Power-on the computer.
- Insert the System CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive, then press Ctrl+Alt+Del
- Check for the following responses.
1. One beep.
2. Readable instructions on the Main Menu.
DID YOU RECEIVE THE CORRECT RESPONSES ?
Yes No
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+-+-+ |005| Find the failure symptom in 'Symptom-to-FRU Index'
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- Run the Netfinity 7000 Diagnostics Test. If necessary, refer to
'Starting the Diagnostic Program'. and
'Using the Test Selection'
If you receive an error, go to 'Symptom-to-FRU Index'
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