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Chapter 6. Solving problems
This section provides basic troubleshooting information to help you solve some
common problems that might occur while setting up your BladeCenter unit.
If you cannot locate and correct the problem using the information in this section,
see the Hardware Maintenance Manual and Troubleshooting Guide on the IBM
BladeCenter Documentation CD for more information.
Diagnostic tools overview
The following tools are available to help you identify and solve hardware-related
problems:
v Troubleshooting charts
These charts list problem symptoms and steps to correct the problems. See the
“Troubleshooting charts” on page 54 for more information.
v Diagnostic programs and error messages
The built-in self-test (BIST) program checks the BladeCenter unit during startup
and generates error messages if problems are found.
The system diagnostic program, Real Time Diagnostics Version 1.3, tests the
major components of your BladeCenter unit. It is run from the IBM Director
Management Console window (under the BladeCenter task in the Task panel).
Complete the following steps to obtain the Real Time Diagnostics program:
1. Go to http://www.ibm.com/pc/support/.
2. Select Servers from the list on the left side of the window.
3. Select Downloadable files from the list on the left side of the window.
4. In the Downloadable files by category list, select Diagnostic.
5. Click the entry for Real Time Diagnostics and follow the instructions on that
page.
v Light path diagnostics feature
Use the light path diagnostics feature to identify system errors quickly. On the
BladeCenter unit, the light path diagnostics feature consists of the LEDs on the
front and rear of the BladeCenter chassis and on the front of the modules and
blade servers.
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