IBM System x3650 M4 Type 7915 Problem Determination And Service Guide

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 If an action step is preceded by “(Trained technician only),” that step must be performed only by a trained technician.
v Go to the IBM support website at http://www.ibm.com/supportportal/ 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
405-905-xxx Ethernet
Device
Test Loop
back at MAC
Layer
Failed
1. Make sure that the component firmware is at the latest
level. The installed firmware level is shown in the DSA
event log in the Firmware/VPD section for this
component. For more information, see “Updating the
firmware” on page 297.
2. Run the test again.
3. Replace the component that is causing the error. If the
error is caused by an adapter, replace the adapter.
Check the PCI Information and Network Settings
information in the DSA event log to determine the
physical location of the failing component.
4. If the failure remains, go to the IBM website for more
troubleshooting information at http://www.ibm.com/
systems/support/supportsite.wss/
docdisplay?brandind=5000008&lndocid=SERV-CALL.
405-906-xxx Ethernet
Device
Test Loop
back at
Physical
Layer
Failed
1. Check the Ethernet cable for damage and make sure
that the cable type and connection are correct.
2. Make sure that the component firmware is at the latest
level. The installed firmware level is shown in the DSA
event log in the Firmware/VPD section for this
component. For more information, see “Updating the
firmware” on page 297.
3. Run the test again.
4. Replace the component that is causing the error. If the
error is caused by an adapter, replace the adapter.
Check the PCI Information and Network Settings
information in the DSA event log to determine the
physical location of the failing component.
5. If the failure remains, go to the IBM website for more
troubleshooting information at http://www.ibm.com/
systems/support/supportsite.wss/
docdisplay?brandind=5000008&lndocid=SERV-CALL.
405-907-xxx Ethernet
Device
Test LEDs Failed
1. Make sure that the component firmware is at the latest
level. The installed firmware level is shown in the DSA
event log in the Firmware/VPD section for this
component. For more information, see “Updating the
firmware” on page 297.
2. Run the test again.
3. Replace the component that is causing the error. If the
error is caused by an adapter, replace the adapter.
Check the PCI Information and Network Settings
information in the DSA event log to determine the
physical location of the failing component.
4. If the failure remains, go to the IBM website for more
troubleshooting information at http://www.ibm.com/
systems/support/supportsite.wss/
docdisplay?brandind=5000008&lndocid=SERV-CALL.
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IBM System x3650 M4 Type 7915 Specifications

General

Form Factor	2U Rack
Chipset	Intel C600 series chipset
Operating System Support	Microsoft Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, VMware vSphere
Processor	Up to two Intel Xeon E5-2600 series processors
Memory	Up to 768GB DDR3 (24 DIMM slots)
Storage	Up to 16 x 2.5" or 6 x 3.5" SAS/SATA HDDs or SSDs
RAID Support	RAID 0, 1, 10
Network	Four integrated Gigabit Ethernet ports
Power Supply	Up to two redundant hot-swap 550 W, 750 W, or 900 W power supplies
Expansion Slots	Up to 7 PCIe 3.0 slots
Storage Controller	ServeRAID M5110e
Management	Integrated Management Module (IMM) v2