Identifying a failing part

Use these instructions to learn how to locate and identify a failing part on your system or expansion unit using the appropriate method for your system.

Identifying a failing part on an AIX system or logical partition
Use these instructions to learn how to locate a failing part, and then activate the indicator light for that part on a system or logical partition running the AIX® operating system.
Identifying a failing part on an IBM i system or logical partition
You can activate or deactivate the indicator light by using IBM® i to assist in locating a failing part.
Identifying a failing part on a Linux system or logical partition
If the service aids have been installed on a system or logical partition, you can activate or deactivate the indicator lights to locate a part or compete a service action.
Locating a failing part in a Virtual I/O Server system or logical partition
You can use Virtual I/O Server (VIOS) tools, before activating the indicator light, to locate a part that is failing.

Parent topic: Common procedures for installable features

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Last updated: Tue, May 10, 2011