Table 9. DSA Preboot messages (continued)
v Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem is solved.
v See Chapter 4, “Parts listing, System x3550 M3 Types 4254 and 7944,” on page 159 to determine which components are
customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field replaceable units (FRU).
v If an action step is preceded by “(Trained service technician only),” that step must be performed only by a Trained
service technician.
v Go to the IBM support Web site at http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/ to check for technical information, hints, tips,
and new device drivers or to submit a request for information.
Message
number Component Test State Description Action
215-903-xxx Optical Drive
v Verify
Media
Installed
v Read/
Write Test
v Self-Test
Messages
and actions
apply to all
three tests.
Aborted Could not
access the
drive.
1. Insert a CD/DVD into the DVD drive or try a
new media, and wait for 15 seconds.
2. Run the test again.
3. Check the drive cabling at both ends for loose
or broken connections or damage to the cable.
Replace the cable if it is damaged.
4. Run the test again.
5. Make sure that the DSA code is at the latest
level. For the latest level of DSA code, go to
http://www.ibm.com/support/
docview.wss?uid=psg1SERV-DSA.
6. Run the test again.
7. For additional troubleshooting information, go to
http://www.ibm.com/support/
docview.wss?uid=psg1MIGR-41559.
8. Run the test again.
9. Replace the DVD drive.
10. If the failure remains, go to the IBM Web site for
more troubleshooting information at
http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/
supportsite.wss/docdisplay?brandind=5000008
&lndocid=SERV-CALL.
215-904-xxx Optical Drive
v Verify
Media
Installed
v Read/
Write Test
v Self-Test
Messages
and actions
apply to all
three tests.
Failed A read error
occurred.
1. Insert a CD/DVD into the DVD drive or try a new
media, and wait for 15 seconds.
2. Run the test again.
3. Check the drive cabling at both ends for loose or
broken connections or damage to the cable.
Replace the cable if it is damaged.
4. Run the test again.
5. For additional troubleshooting information, go to
http://www.ibm.com/support/
docview.wss?uid=psg1MIGR-41559.
6. Run the test again.
7. Replace the DVD drive.
8. If the failure remains, go to the IBM Web site for
more troubleshooting information at
http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/
supportsite.wss/docdisplay?brandind=5000008
&lndocid=SERV-CALL.
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