1. Check the previous sections of this chapter and attempt to solve the problem.
• Note failure symptoms and error indications (LEDs and messages).
• Capture and permanently log the current SEL and FPL contents.
• Try to determine precisely what did or did not happen.
2. Collect the following information:
• The model number of your server (for example, rx2660).
• The product number of your server. This can be found on the identification label, which
is found at the front of the unit.
• The serial number of your server. This can be found on the identification label.
3. Be familiar with your system configuration.
• Are you using the LAN, RS-232, or web interface to monitor the server?
• How many processors, DIMMs, and PCI cards have been installed?
• What versions of processor, memory, and PCI cards are used and where are they
installed?
• What accessories are installed?
4. Determine the following
• Which firmware versions are in use?
• When did the problem start?
• Have recent changes been made to the system?
• Which OS and version is in use?
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