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Chapter 5      Troubleshooting the Installation
Troubleshooting Overview
Problem Solving Using a Subsystems Approach 
The key to solving problems with the system is isolating the problem to a specific subsystem. The first 
step in solving startup problems is to compare what the system is doing to what it should be doing. 
Because a startup problem is usually caused by a single component, it is more efficient to first isolate 
the problem to a subsystem rather than troubleshoot each component in the system. For these 
troubleshooting procedures, consider the following subsystems:
  • Power subsystem—This subsystem comprises the power supplies, the external power cable, and the 
midplane. 
Ta b l e  5-1 General Troubleshooting Strategy
Action Yes No
Step 1
Turn power on. Go to Step 2. — —
Step 2
PWR OK LED on?  Go to Step 3. Troubleshoot power 
subsystem.
Step 3
Fans operating? Go to Step 5. Troubleshoot cooling 
subsystem. 
Step 4
Fans operating?  Go to Step 5.  Obtain technical 
assistance.
Step 5
Check system state with I/O controller LEDs. 
I/O controller LEDs OK?
Go to Step 7. Reseat the NPE-G1 or 
NPE-G2 and restart or 
reseat I/O controller 
and restart. Then go to 
Step 6.
Step 6
NPE-G1, NPE-G2, or I/O controller LEDs OK? Go to Step 7. Obtain technical 
assistance
Step 7
Check system state with port adapter LEDs. 
Port adapter enabled LEDs on?
System startup 
successful.
Reseat the port 
adapters and restart. Go 
to Step 9.
If a Port Adapter Jacket 
Card is installed with 
an NPE-G1 or 
NPE-G2, remove the 
port adapter from it and 
reseat. Go to Step 8.
Step 8
If installed, check Port Adapter Jacket Card 
power and enabled LEDs. LEDs on?
Go to Step 9. Remove the port 
adapter, then the Port 
Adapter Jacket Card, 
and then reseat the Port 
Adapter Jacket Card 
and port adapter. Go to 
Step 9.
Step 9
Port adapter enabled LEDs on? System startup 
successful.
Obtain technical 
assistance.