Bxxxxxxx Service processor early termination SRCs
A Bxxxxxxx system reference code (SRC) is an error code that is related to an event or exception that
occurred in the service processor firmware.
To find a description of a SRC that is not listed in this PS700 blade server documentation, refer to the
POWER7 Reference Code Lookup page at http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/powersys/v3r1m5/
index.jsp?topic=/ipha8/codefinder.htm.
Table 13 describes error codes that might occur if POST detects a problem. The description also includes
suggested actions to correct the problem.
Note: For problems persisting after completing the suggested actions, see “Solving undetermined
problems” on page 227.
Table 13. B181xxxx Service processor early termination SRCs
B181 xxxx Error
Code Description Action
7200 Invalid boot request
Go to “Checkout procedure” on page 184.
7201 Service processor failure
7202 The permanent and temporary
firmware sides are both marked
invalid
7203 Error setting boot parameters
7204 Error reading boot parameters
7205 Boot code error
7206 Unit check timer was reset
7207 Error reading from NVRAM
7208 Error writing to NVRAM
7209 The service processor boot watchdog
timer expired and forced the service
processor to attempt a boot from the
other firmware image in the service
processor flash memory
720A Power-off reset occurred. FipsDump
should be analyzed: Possible
software problem
28 Power Systems: Problem Determination and Service Guide for the IBM Power PS700 (8406-70Y)