IBM System x3650 M3 4255 Service Guide

Performing the checkout procedure
To perform the checkout procedure, complete the following steps:
1. Is the server part of a cluster?
v No: Go to step 2.
v Yes: Shut down all failing servers that are related to the cluster. Go to step 2.
2. Complete the following steps:
a. Check the power supply LEDs, see “Power-supply LEDs” on page 69.
b. Turn off the server and all external devices.
c. Check all internal and external devices for compatibility at
http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/.
d. Make sure the server is cabled correctly.
e. Check all cables and power cords.
f. Set all display controls to the middle positions.
g. Turn on all external devices.
h. Turn on the server. If the server does not start, see “Troubleshooting tables”
on page 43.
i. Check the system-error LED on the operator information panel. If it is
flashing, check the light path diagnostics LEDs (see “Light path diagnostics”
on page 62).
j. Check for the following results:
v Successful completion of POST (see “POST” on page 26 for more
information).
v Successful completion of startup, which is indicated by a readable display
of the operating-system desktop.
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IBM System x3650 M3 4255 Specifications

General

Brand	IBM
Model	System x3650 M3 4255
Category	Server
Language	English