IBM 8649 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 39
Power, checkout, Troubleshooting, Ethernet, controller, Network, connection, problems
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9. Connect the server to a power source, keyboard, monitor, and mouse. 10. Turn on the server. The Configuration/Setup Utility program starts. 11. Follow the instructions to erase the existing password or create a new password. 12. Select Save Settings and press Enter. Power checkout Power problems can be difficult to solve. For example, a short circuit can exist anywhere on any of the power distribution buses. Usually a short circuit will cause the power subsystem to shut down because of an overcurrent condition. Follow this general procedure for troubleshooting power problems: 1. Turn off the server and disconnect all ac power cords. 2. Check for loose cables in the power subsystem. Also check for short circuits. For example, if there is a loose screw causing a short circuit on a circuit board. 3. Remove adapters and disconnect the cables and power connectors to all internal and external devices until the server is at the minimum configuration required to start the server (see "Minimum operating requirements" on page 109). 4. Reconnect all ac power cords and turn on the server. If the server starts up successfully, replace adapters and devices one at a time until the problem is isolated. If the server does not start up from the minimal configuration, replace FRUs of minimal configuration one at a time until the problem is isolated. To use this method, it is important to know the minimum configuration required for a system to start (see page 109). Troubleshooting the Ethernet controller This section provides troubleshooting information for problems that might occur with the 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet controller. Network connection problems If the Ethernet controller cannot connect to the network, check the following conditions: v Make sure that the cable is installed correctly. The network cable must be securely attached at all connections. If the cable is attached but the problem remains, try a different cable. If you set the Ethernet controller to operate at either 100 Mbps or 1000 Mbps, you must use Category 5 or higher cabling. v Determine whether the hub supports auto-negotiation. If it does not, try configuring the integrated Ethernet controller manually to match the speed and duplex mode of the hub. v Check the Ethernet controller LEDs on the rear of the server. These LEDs indicate whether a problem exists with the connector, cable, or hub. - The Ethernet transmit/receive activity LED on the rear of the server is lit when the Ethernet controller sends or receives data over the Ethernet Network. If the Ethernet transmit/receive activity LED is off, make sure that the hub and network are operating and that the correct device drivers are installed. - The Ethernet link status LED, on the rear of the server, is lit when the Ethernet controller receives a LINK pulse from the hub. If the LED is off, there might be a defective connector or cable or a problem with the hub. Chapter 3. Diagnostics 29