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Using failing item codes

This information is a list of failing item codes.

In the following table, if only a type number is listed, go to Part number catalog to determine the part number.

Failing item code Description/Action
FI00015 FI00015 is not supported on these models. Continue with the next FRU in the list.
FI00017 FI00017 is not supported on these models. Continue with the next FRU in the list.
FI00020 FI00020 is not supported on these models. Continue with the next FRU in the list.
FI00021 FI00021 indicates that the combined function I/O processor (CFIOP) is the failing item.

Use the CFIOP type to determine the part number.

FI00022 FI00022 indicates that the Licensed Internal Code for the service processor may be the failing item.

Ask your next level of support for assistance.

FI00040 See the symbolic FRU BACKPLN.
FI00047 FI00047 is not supported on these models. Continue with the next FRU in the list.
FI00050 FI00050 is not supported on these models. Continue with the next FRU in the list.
FI00055 FI00055 indicates that a primary optical link cable is the failing item.

This is either the optical bus cable for the bus you are working with or its paired bus cable on the optical link card.

FI00056 FI00056 indicates that any optical bus cable or a missing optical bus wrap connector is the failing item.
FI00057 FI00057 indicates that the secondary optical link cable is the failing item.

This is the optical cable that runs between the bus expansion adapter cards in two separate expansion units.

FI00060 FI00060 is not supported on these models. Continue with the next FRU in the list.
FI00062 FI00062 is not supported on these models. Continue with the next FRU in the list.
FI00065 FI00065 is not supported on these models. Continue with the next FRU in the list.
FI00070 FI00070 indicates that a storage device attached to the IPL device IOP is the failing item.

Determine the IPL device that is failing by doing the following:

  1. In the Navigation Area, open Server and Partition.
  2. Select Server Management.
  3. In the contents area, open the server on which the logical partition is located.
  4. Open Partitions.
  5. Right-click the logical partition and select Properties.
  6. In the Properties window, click the Settings tab.

If the IPL storage device is not the failing item, then any storage device attached to the IPL device IOP may be the failing item.

FI00072 FI00072 indicates that the load-source media is the failing item.
  1. Choose from the following options:
    • If the load source is tape, exchange the tape in the alternate IPL tape unit.
    • If the load source is an optical storage unit, exchange the compact disk.
    • If the load source is a hard disk drive, exchange the hard disk drive.
  2. If replacing the media does not work, try replacing the drive.
FI00090 FI00090 indicates that the removable media device for an alternate IPL is the failing item.
Note: Determine if the system has logical partitions. Go to Determining if the system has logical partitions before continuing with this procedure.

Determine the device that is failing by doing the following:

  1. Select function 01 (Select IPL) on the control panel and press Enter to verify that the active IPL type is D.
    Note: Use the system configuration list to identify the device. See Hardware Service Manager for details.

    The possible failing devices are the following type numbers: 3490, 3570, 3590, 632x, 6382, 6383, 6386, 6387, 63A0, 7208, 9348, and 9427.

  2. Use the service information for the specific removable media unit for an alternate IPL to analyze the device failure.
FI00092 FI00092 indicates that the load source for an alternate IPL or the interface to the load source is the failing item. Perform the following steps:
  1. Determine if the system has logical partitions. Go to Determining if the system has logical partitions before continuing with this procedure.
  2. If the load source is an optical unit, you may need to perform function 3 to IPL the system again. This will make the unit ready.
  3. To locate the alternate load source for a system, see Load-source disks and alternate IPL devices.
  4. Use the device type to determine the part.
FI00096 FI00096 indicates that the IOP attached to the load-source device is the failing item.
  1. Determine if the system has logical partitions. Go to Determining if the system has logical partitions before continuing with this procedure.
  2. Verify that the IPL type is correct by choosing one of the following:
    • If you are using a control panel: Select function 01 on the control panel and press Enter to display the present IPL mode.
    • If you are using the HMC, perform the following steps:
      1. In the Navigation Area, open Server and Partition.
      2. Select Server Management.
      3. In the contents area, open the server on which the logical partition is located.
      4. Open Partitions.
      5. Right-click the logical partition and select Properties.
      6. In the Properties window, click the Settings tab.
  3. The failing CFIOP or IOP may have a removable storage I/O adapter FRU. Replace the storage IOA using symbolic FRU STORIOA.
  4. To locate the load source for a system, see Load-source disks and alternate IPL devices.
FI00098 FI00098 indicates that the load-source disk device is the failing item.
  1. Determine if the system has logical partitions. Go to Determining if the system has logical partitions before continuing with this procedure.
  2. Determine the disk unit 1 type number. It is printed on a label on the front of the system frame.
  3. If the system does not have a label that identifies the disk unit type, you can determine the part number of the disk unit by looking at a label located on the disk unit. You must remove the disk unit to see this label.
  4. Exchange the disk drive and logic card for the disk unit type you have. See System parts.
  5. To locate the load source for a system, see Load-source disks and alternate IPL devices.
FI00099 FI00099 indicates that the Licensed Internal Code failed or responded in an unpredictable way.

Ask your next level of support for assistance.

FI00121 FI00121 indicates that any tape or optical storage device attached to the I/O (SCSI) bus of this IOP may be the failing item.

Use the device type to determine the part.

FI00122 FI00122 indicates that a reserved IOA port on the IOP is the failing item.

If the IOP is type 2624, the failing item is type 6146 IOA.

FI00123 See symbolic FRU DEVTERM.
FI00124 FI00124 is not supported on these models. Continue with the next FRU in the list.
FI00130 FI00130 indicates that the Licensed Internal Code for one of the IOPs or IOAs is the failing item.

Determine the IOP or IOA type and location:

  1. Determine the address of the IOP or IOA card. See System reference code (SRC) address formats.
  2. Determine the location of the IOP or IOA card. See Finding part locations for the model you are working on, and get the type from the card at that address.
  3. Look for PTFs associated with the reference code and the identified hardware type and have the customer apply them.
FI00131 FI00131 indicates that one of the IOPs or IOAs, if active, is the failing item.

Determine the IOP or IOA type and location:

  1. Determine the address of the IOP or IOA card. See System reference code (SRC) address formats.
  2. Determine the location of the IOP or IOA card. See Finding part locations for the model you are working on and get the type from the card at that address.
  3. Use the IOP or IOA type to determine the part.
FI00132 FI00132 indicates that one of the IOAs is the failing item.

Perform MABIP06 to isolate the failing IOA.

FI00141 FI00141 indicates that the IOP for the 7208 tape drive is the failing item.

The failing IOP is the type 2621 IOP.

FI00142 FI00142 is not supported on these models. Continue with the next FRU in the list.
FI00180 FI00180 is not supported on these models. Continue with the next FRU in the list.
FI00182 For Models 270 and 820, FI00182 indicates that the local optical link card is the failing item. For Models 830, 840, SB2, and SB3, FI00182 indicates that the SPD optical bus driver is the failing item.
  • If the fifth character of word 5 (xxxx xxxx) is 1, 5, 9, or D-2686 (266 MB/s)
  • If the fifth character of word 5 (xxxx xxxx) is 3, 7, B, or F-2688 (1062 MB/s)
FI00185 FI00185 indicates that the 12-port ASCII workstation attachment cable is the failing item.
FI00186
  • For the Model 270 and 820, FI00186 indicates that the optical cable in the top position (even bus) of the optical link card is the failing item.
  • For the Model 830, 840, SB2, and SB3, FI00186 indicates that the optical cable in the top position (lower number bus) of the SPD optical Bus Driver is the failing item.
FI00187 FI00187 is not supported on these models. Continue with the next FRU in the list.
FI00189 FI00189 is not supported on these models. Continue with the next FRU in the list.
FI00200 FI00200 indicates that the ac module or the removable power cable is the failing item.
The following list shows the possible failing ac modules. See System parts for part numbers:
  • System unit – part SPNLCRD
  • System unit expansion (FC 5070, 5072), storage expansion unit (FC 5080, 5082)
  • System unit expansion (FC 5071, 5073), storage expansion tower (FC 5081, 5083)

See Plan for cables in the Planning topic for more information.

FI00203 For the Models 270 and 820, FI00203 indicates that the remote bus expansion adapter card in the bus expansion unit is the failing item.

Use the adapter card type in the bus expansion unit to determine the part.

For Models 830, 840, SB2, and SB3, FI00203 indicates that the remote SPD optical bus receiver card in the expansion tower is the failing item.

Use the receiver card type in the expansion tower to determine the part.

FI00204 For Models 270 and 830, FI00204 indicates that the bus cable between the system unit and the bus expansion unit is the failing item.

For Models 830, 840, SB2, and SB3, FI00204 indicates that the bus cable between the migrated tower and the expansion tower is the failing item.

FI00205 For Models 270 and 830, FI00205 indicates that the remote bus expansion adapter for the paired bus is the failing item. Use the adapter card type in the bus expansion unit to determine the part.

For Models 830, 840, SB2, and SB3, FI00205 indicates that the remote SPD optical bus receiver on the paired bus is the failing item. Use the receiver card type in the expansion unit bus to determine the part.

FI00206 FI00206 is not supported on these models. Continue with the next FRU in the list.
FI00230 FI00230 indicates that the Licensed Internal Code for the failing node is the failing item and needs to be restored.
Determine the type of node and select the Licensed Internal Code load.
  • Primary node - AJSFDJ04
  • Secondary node - AJSFDJ05
FI00235 FI00235 indicates that an SPCN cable that connects two frames or a frame to a node is the failing item. This failing item is applicable only if an SPCN cable is installed.
FI00236 FI00236 is not supported on these models. Continue with the next FRU in the list.
FI00237 FI00237 is not supported on these models. Continue with the next FRU in the list.
FI00238 FI00238 is not supported on these models. Continue with the next FRU in the list.
FI00239 FI00239 is not supported on these models. Continue with the next FRU in the list.
FI00240 FI00240 is not supported on these models. Continue with the next FRU in the list.
FI00244 FI00244 is not supported on these models. Continue with the next FRU in the list.
FI00245 FI00245 indicates that the card enclosure for an unknown unit type is the failing item.

See symbolic FRU BACKPLN.

FI00246 FI00246 is not supported on these models. Continue with the next FRU in the list.
FI00248 FI00248 is not supported on these models. Continue with the next FRU in the list.
FI00253 FI00253 is not supported on these models. Continue with the next FRU in the list.
FI00255 FI00255 is not supported on these models. Continue with the next FRU in the list.
FI00256 FI00256 is not supported on these models. Continue with the next FRU in the list.
FI00300 FI00300 indicates that media is the failing item.
If the load source is:
  • Tape, exchange the tape in the alternate IPL tape unit.
  • An optical storage unit, exchange the compact disc.
  • A hard disk drive, exchange the hard disk drive.
If installing from:
  • Tape, exchange the tape in the alternate IPL tape unit.
  • An optical storage unit, exchange the compact disc.
FI00301 FI00301 indicates that the magnetic storage I/O processor (MSIOP) or the combined function I/O processor (CFIOP) is the failing item.

Use the IOP type to determine the part.

FI00302 FI00302 indicates that the Licensed Internal Code for the magnetic storage I/O processor (MSIOP) or the combined function I/O processor (CFIOP) is the failing item.

Ask your next level of support for assistance.

FI00310 FI00310 is not supported on these models. Continue with the next FRU in the list.
FI00315 FI00315 indicates that the battery power unit installation time life has been exceeded.
FI00316 FI00316 indicates that no I/O processors were found on the bus.

Verify the configuration information for the system. If a bus is configured to be empty, there is no problem.

FI00317 FI00317 indicates that the I/O processor cards at consecutive direct select addresses appear to be failing.

The I/O processor cards or a damaged backplane could cause this problem.

FI00318 FI00318 indicates that an I/O adapter attached to an I/O processor card on the failing bus is the failing item.
FI00319 FI00319 indicates that the Licensed Internal Code on an I/O processor is the failing item. Install a PTF to correct the problem.

Ask your next level of support for assistance.

FI00320 FI00320 indicates that the display station used as the console is the failing item.
FI00350 For Models 830, 840, SB2, and SB3 only, FI00350 indicates that the alternate IPL device is the failing item.

See the service information for the specific device type and model installed on the system to determine the part number.

FI00360 FI00360 indicates that the IPL disk device is the failing item.
FI00380 On the bus with the system console or the failing logical partition's console, the failing item is the first workstation IOP card or the workstation IOA card. The bus with the system console is bus 0001. For systems with multiple logical partitions, the logical partition's console is on bus 0001 and the consoles for other logical partitions are determined by the LPAR configuration.
FI00500 See FI01140.
FI00580 FI00580 indicates that any storage device may be the failing item.

The address of the failing storage device cannot be determined.

FI00581 FI00581 indicates that a storage device at the address identified by the problem isolation procedures for the reference code is the failing item.

Use the service information of the I/O device to continue analyzing the problem.

FI00584 FI00584 indicates that any storage device may be the failing item.

The address of the failing storage device cannot be determined.

FI00601 FI00601 indicates that the display station is the failing item.

If a link protocol converter is used to connect the console to the system, the protocol converter is the failing item.

FI00602 FI00602 indicates that the cable between the workstation attachment and the device is the failing item.
FI00603 FI00603 indicates that the 5299 multiconnector is the failing item.
FI00604 FI00604 indicates that a printer is the failing item.

Use the printer device information to analyze the problem.

FI00605 FI00605 indicates that a magnetic stripe reader on a display station is the failing item.
FI00606 FI00606 indicates that the storage media is the failing item.
FI00607 FI00607 indicates that a selector light pen attached to a display station is the failing item.
FI00608 FI00608 indicates that the link protocol converter is the failing item.
FI00610 FI00610 indicates that the twinaxial workstation IOP or the twinaxial workstation IOA attached to a combined function I/O processor (CFIOP), communications IOP, or combined function IOP is the failing item.

Use the workstation IOP or IOA type to determine the part.

FI00611 FI00611 is not supported on these models. Continue with the next FRU in the list.
FI00612 FI00612 is not supported on these models. Continue with the next FRU in the list.
FI00613 FI00613 indicates that the display station used as the console is the failing item.
FI00614 FI00614 indicates that a unit reference code of FFFF was indicated when the user entered the ANZPRB (Analyze Problem) command from a workstation.

The failing items for this error can be identified by running the complete ANZPRB command. The failing items are also in the problem log when the WRKPRB command is entered.

FI00615 FI00615 indicates that the twinaxial workstation attachment cable is the failing item.

Check the twinaxial workstation attachment cable for the part number.

FI00616 FI00616 indicates that the 5259 migration data link is the failing item.

Exchange the 5259 migration data link.

FI00626 FI00626 indicates that the modem on the failing port is the failing item.

Exchange the modem.

FI00630 FI00630 indicates that the multi-line communications IOP is the failing item.

Use the IOP type to determine the part.

FI00631 FI00631 indicates that a cable other than the cable from the workstation IOA to the first device is the failing item.
FI00632 FI00632 indicates that the cable from the workstation IOA to the first device is the failing item.
FI00700 FI00700 indicates that the remote data terminal equipment (DTE) or an attached device is the failing item.

Report this problem to the operator of the remote equipment.

FI00701 FI00701 indicates that a local communications cable is the failing item.

Use the cable to determine the part.

FI00702 FI00702 indicates that the local cable for the automatic call unit is the failing item.

Check the automatic call unit interface cable for the part number.

FI00703 FI00703 indicates that the automatic call unit is the failing item.
FI00704 FI00704 indicates that the local data circuit-terminating equipment (DCE) is the failing item.
FI00705 FI00705 indicates that the remote data circuit-terminating equipment (DCE) is the failing item.

Report this problem to the operator of the remote equipment.

FI00708 FI00708 indicates that the local communications cable (X.21 interface) is the failing item.

Check the communications cable for the part number.

FI00709 FI00709 indicates that the local communications cable (V.35 interface) is the failing item.

Check the communications cable for the part number.

FI00710 FI00710 indicates that the local communications cable (V.24 interface with remote power on) is the failing item.

The remote power-on feature is given support by using an available pin on the EIA-232/V.24 enhanced or EIA-232/V.24 non-enhanced cables. Check the communications cable for the part number.

FI00711 FI00711 indicates that the local communications cable (token-ring interface cable) is the failing item.
Note: An IBM® Cabling System Patch Cable or a comparable cable may have been supplied by the user to increase the length of this cable. Any cable attached to the token-ring interface cable may also be the failing item.
FI00712 FI00712 indicates that the token-ring access unit is the failing item.
FI00716 FI00716 indicates that the EIA-232/V.24 enhanced cable is the failing item.

Check the communications cable for the part number.

FI00717 FI00717 indicates that the EIA-232/V.24 non-enhanced cable is the failing item.

Check the communications cable for the part number.

FI00718 FI00718 indicates that an IOP card is the failing item.

Use the IOP type to determine the part.

FI00719 FI00719 indicates that an IOA card is the failing item.
  1. Is the IOA location information available in the Service Action Log entry, Hardware Service Manager (HSM), or in Service Focal Point on the Hardware Management Console?
    • Yes: Exchange the IOA. See Finding part locations for the model you are working on and get the type from the card at that location. Use the type to look up the part number in System parts. The part locations table provides a link to the correct failing item remove and replace procedure.
    • No: Continue with the next step.
  2. Determine the address of the IOA card. See System reference code (SRC) address formats.
  3. Determine the location of the IOA card. See Finding part locations for the model you are working on and get the type from the card at that address.
  4. Use the type to look up the part number in System parts. The part locations table provides a link to the correct failing item remove and replace procedure.
FI00720 FI00720 indicates that the Ethernet transceiver is the failing item.

Verify that the signal quality error switch in the transceiver that the Ethernet is attached to is set to active.

See the transceiver operator's guide for the correct operation or the correct remove and replace procedure.

FI00721 FI00721 indicates that the token-ring IOA card is the failing item.

Use the IOA type to determine the part.

FI00722 FI00722 indicates that the cable attached to the local area network IOA is the failing item.
FI00723 FI00723 indicates that the communications two-port adapter cable for the communications IOA card is the failing item.

Exchange the communications two-port adapter cable.

If this does not correct the problem, use the IOA type to determine the part.

FI00725 FI00725 indicates that the Ethernet IOA card is the failing item.

Use the IOA type to determine the part.

FI00726 FI00726 indicates that a communications IOA card is the failing item:

Use the IOA type to determine the part.

FI00727 FI00727 indicates that one of the IOAs attached to either a combined function I/O processor (CFIOP), multiline communications IOP or an Integrated xSeries® Server (IXS) for iSeries® server is the failing item.

Perform MABIP06 to isolate the failing IOA.

FI00728 FI00728 indicates that the local communications cable (RS449/V.36 interface) is the failing item.

Check the communications cable for the part number.

FI00730 FI00730 indicates that the Licensed Internal Code module for an I/O card may be the failing item.

Ask your next level of support for assistance.

FI00731 FI00731 is not supported on these models. Continue with the next FRU in the list.
FI00732 FI00732 is not supported on these models. Continue with the next FRU in the list.
FI00733 FI00733 is not supported on these models. Continue with the next FRU in the list.
FI00734 FI00734 is not supported on these models. Continue with the next FRU in the list.
FI00735 FI00735 is not supported on these models. Continue with the next FRU in the list.
FI00741 FI00741 indicates that the telephone cable to the wall outlet is the failing item.

Check the cable for the part number.

FI00742 FI00742 indicates that the communications coupler is the failing item.

Check the coupler for the part number.

FI00751 FI00751 indicates that the Licensed Internal Code module is the failing item.

Ask your next level of support for assistance.

FI00810 FI00810 indicates that the magnetic tape is the failing item.

Exchange the magnetic tape.

FI00830 FI00830 indicates that the external signal cable is the failing item.

See EXTSCSI for cable part numbers.

FI00832 FI00832 indicates that the external signal cable is the failing item.

See EXTSCSI for cable part numbers.

FI00841 FI00841 indicates that the terminating plug for the attached device is the failing item.
FI00842 FI00842 indicates that the external signal cable for the attached device is the failing item.

See symbolic FRU EXTSCSI.

FI00844 FI00844 indicates that the device controller for the attached device is the failing item.
FI00845 FI00845 indicates that the external signal cable is the failing item.

See symbolic FRU EXTSCSI.

FI00850 FI00850 indicates that the interface cables attached to the tape IOP are the failing items.
FI00851 FI00851 indicates that the I/O device attached to the tape IOP is the failing item.

Use the service information of the I/O device to continue analyzing the problem.

FI00856 FI00856 indicates that an active tape IOP is the failing item.

Use the IOP type to determine the part.

FI00870 FI00870 indicates that a storage device is the failing item.

Use the device type to determine the part. If a device location is not listed in the Service Action Log entry or in Hardware Service Manager (HSM), then the failing device is either externally attached or the failing device may be part of an unsupported configuration. If the device is in a 3995 or 3996 optical library, refer to the Maintenance Information for the 3995 or 3996 optical library to replace the failing device.

Note: The 636x tape unit is located in the FC 5032 removable storage unit.
FI00871 FI00871 indicates that the attached tape device is the failing item.
For part number information, select the type number to go to the part number information in the System parts.
  • 3490 - External 1/2 inch cartridge drive: Refer to the device information to determine the part number to replace.
  • 3570 - External 3570 cartridge drive: Refer to the device information to determine the part number to replace.
  • 358x - External Ultrium drive: Refer to the device service information to determine the part number to replace.
  • 3590- External 1/2 cartridge tape drive: Refer to the device service information to determine the part number to replace.
  • 3592 - External 1/2 inch cartridge drive: Refer to the device service information to determine the part number to replace.
  • 4685 - VXA2 drive.
  • 6381 - Internal 1/4 inch cartridge drive with QIC-2GB (DC) on the door.
  • 6382 - Internal 1/4 inch cartridge drive with QIC-4GB (DC) on the door.
  • 6383 - Internal 1/4 inch cartridge drive with MLR1-S on the front cover. Continued....
FI00871 Continued...
FI00871 indicates that the attached tape device is the failing item.
  • 6384 - Internal 1/4 inch cartridge drive with SLR60 on the front cover.
  • 6386 - Internal 1/4 inch cartridge drive with MLR3 on the front cover.
  • 6387 - Internal 1/4 inch cartridge drive with SLR100 on the front cover.
  • 7207 Model 122 - External 1/4 inch cartridge drive with QIC-4GB-DC on the door.
  • 7208 - External 8mm tape drive; refer to the device service information to determine the part number(s) to replace.
  • 7239 Model 308 - External 1/4 inch cartridge tape library.
  • 9348 - External 1/2 inch reel tape unit. Is one of the following status codes displayed anywhere on the 9348 control panel? (x = any number)
    • Exxx
    • Fxxx
    • ***xx
    • ******
      • No: Refer to the 9348 Service Information and use the "Running Diagnostic Tests" procedure to run Diagnostic Test 1. If the test fails, use the 9348 Service Information to determine the failing items.
      • Yes: Use the "Status Codes" section of the 9348 Service Information to determine the failing items.
FI00872 FI00872 indicates that the interface is the failing item.
  • Internal device: See FI01140.
  • External device: See symbolic FRU EXTSCSI.
FI00880 FI00880 indicates that a terminating plug on the device bus to this IOP is the failing item.
Note: If the unit is a 9427, an internal terminating plug is used See the service information for the specific device.
The following list shows the possible failing items:
  • Terminating plug for 2440 Tape Unit – part 79X3795
  • Terminating plug for 3490, 3570, 3590, and 7208 Model 342 Tape Units – part 61G8324
  • SCSI differential terminating plug for 3995 iSeries Optical Library Dataserver – part 79X3795
  • SCSI single-ended terminating plug for 3995 iSeries Optical Library Dataserver Models C4x – part 34H5608
  • Terminator for 637x, 638x, and 6390 Tape Units – Terminator is part of the disk unit backplane. Use the IOA type and see the symbolic FRU DEVTERM to determine the correct part.
  • Terminating plug for 63A0 Tape Unit – See device documentation.
  • Terminating plug for 7208 Model 002 Tape Drive – part 91F0721
  • Terminating plug for 7208 Model 012 Tape Drive – part 46G2599
  • Terminating plug for 7208 Model 222 Tape Drive – part 46G2599
  • Terminating plug for 7208 Model 232 Tape Drive – part 79X3795
  • Terminating plug for 7208 Model 234 Tape Drive – part 79X3795
  • Terminating plug for 9348 Tape Unit – part 79X3795
FI00882 FI00882 indicates that the addressed unit is the failing item.

Determine the address and type of the failing unit System reference code (SRC) address formats.

If one of the following device types is the failing item, see the service information for the device model installed on the system: * 2440 * 3490 * 3570 * 3590 * 3995 * 63A0 * 7208 * 9347* 9348 * 9427.

FI00883 FI00883 indicates that a unit attached to the same IOP, other than the addressed unit identified by FI00882, is the failing item.
FI00884 FI00884 indicates that any unit attached to the IOP may be the failing item.

See FI00882 for the list of possible units.

FI01040 FI01040 indicates that you have an OptiConnect system, and the error is on an iSeries server that is connected to it.
FI01101 FI01101 indicates that the addressed IOA card on the I/O processor is the failing item.

Perform the following:

  1. Determine the address of the IOA card. See System reference code (SRC) address formats.
  2. Determine the location of the IOA card. See Finding part locations.
  3. Exchange the failing device. Use the device type to determine the part.
FI01103 FI01103 and FI01104 indicate that an attached IOA card is the failing item.

Perform MABIP06 to isolate the failing IOA.

FI01104 See FI01103.
FI01105 FI01105 indicates that the addressed storage device is the failing item.

Perform the following steps:

  1. Is the device location information available in the Service Action Log?
  2. Find the IOP address and the device address. See System reference code (SRC) address formats.
  3. To determine the location of the I/O processor card, see Finding part locations and find the diagram of the system. Then find:
    • The IOP card location identified by the direct select address.
    • The addressed storage device location identified by the device address.
  4. Exchange the failing device. Use the device type to determine the part.
FI01106 FI01106 indicates that a storage device other than the addressed storage device is the failing item.
  1. See FI01105 to find the addressed device. The failing item could be any device with the same IOP address and I/O (SCSI) bus number but with a different device unit number.
  2. If the reference code that called out this failing item does not have a problem analysis procedure, perform IOPIP16 to isolate the possible failing device.
FI01107 FI01107 indicates that any storage device attached to the I/O (SCSI) bus of this IOP may be the failing item.

Perform the following:

  1. Find the IOP address. See System reference code (SRC) address formats.
  2. To determine the location of the I/O processor card, see Finding part locations.
    The unit reference code indicates the I/O (SCSI) bus that has the problem:
    • URC 3020, 3100 – I/O Bus 0
    • URC 3021, 3101 – I/O Bus 1
    • URC 3022, 3102 – I/O Bus 2
    • URC 3023, 3103 – I/O Bus 3
    • Any Other URC – Any I/O bus on the I/O card
  3. See Finding part locations to find the diagram of the system unit or the expansion unit and find:
    • The IOP card location identified by the direct select address.
    • All the storage devices on the same I/O (SCSI) bus.
      Note: The I/O (SCSI) bus number is the first character of the device unit address.
  4. Exchange the failing device. Use the device type to determine the part.
  5. If the reference code that called out this failing item does not have a problem analysis procedure, perform IOPIP16 to isolate the possible failing device.
FI01108 FI01108 indicates that the I/O (SCSI) bus or power cable is the failing item.

See FI01140 and FI01141.

FI01109 A backplane or a connection to the backplane may be failing.

See the symbolic FRU BACKPLN.

FI01110 FI01110 indicates that the diskette unit is the failing item.

Use the diskette device type to determine the part.

FI01112 FI01112 indicates that the active IOP is the failing item.

Perform the following steps:

  1. Find the IOP address. See System reference code (SRC) address formats.
  2. To determine the location of the I/O processor card, see Finding part locations.
  3. Use the IOP type to determine the part.
FI01117 FI01117 indicates that any IOA, card, cable, or device attached to the IOP may be the failing item.
  1. Find the IOP address. See System reference code (SRC) address formats.
  2. To determine the location of the I/O processor card, see Finding part locations.
  3. Identify the IOAs, cards, cables, and devices attached to the IOP found in the preceding steps.
  4. Exchange the IOAs, cards, cables, and devices attached to the IOP one at a time until you have corrected the problem.
FI01119 See symbolic FRU (BACKPLN).
FI01121 FI01121 is not supported on these models. Continue with the next FRU in the list.
FI01130 For Models 270 and 820: FI01130 indicates that the disk drive and logic card is the failing item.

Find the disk unit type number in the (Type, model, and part number list) to determine the part number.

For Models 830, 840, SB2, and SB3: This failing item is in a migrated tower. See the failing item table for this failing item in the (Analysis, Repair and Parts) manual on the V5R1 Supplemental Manuals web site .

FI01131 FI01131 is not supported on these models. Continue with the next FRU in the list.
FI01132 FI01132 is not supported on these models. Continue with the next FRU in the list.
FI01140 FI01140 indicates that the I/O (SCSI) bus cable is the failing item.

Perform the following steps:

  1. Are there external devices attached?
    • No: Continue with the next step.
    • Yes: Choose from the following options:
      • For SCSI attached external devices, see EXTSCSI.
      • For Fibre Channel attached external devices, see FCCABLE.
  2. Find the IOP address. See System reference code (SRC) address formats.
  3. To determine the location of the I/O processor card, see Finding part locations.
  4. Exchange the failing item associated with the IOP address.
    Note: Any of the SCSI cables or backplanes between the IOA and the device could be the failing item. See Cables.
FI01141 FI01141 indicates that a loss of power to an IOP, to an internal device, or to an external device may have occurred.
  1. Are 0000 xxxx, 1xxx xxxx, or A6xx 698x SRCs displayed on the control panel?
    • No: Continue with the next step.
    • Yes: Go to the Reference codes topic and use the SRC displayed on the control panel.
  2. Did the SRC that directed you to this FI code involve an externally attached device or an IOP with an externally attached device?
    • No: Continue with the next step.
    • Yes: Verify that there is no obvious problem with power to the device. If you suspect a power problem with the device, go to the service information for that external device.
  3. The power supply cables or connections to internal disk units, tape units, diskette units, or optical storage units may be the failing item.
FI01201 FI01201, FI01202, and FI01203 indicates that the disk drive and logic card is the failing item.

Find the disk unit type number in the (Type, model, and part number list) to determine the part number.

FI01202 See FI01201.
FI01203 See FI01201.
FI02092 See FI00092.
FI02112 FI02112 indicates that the addressed storage device is the failing item.

Perform the following steps:

  1. Is the device location information available in the Service Action Log?
  2. Find the IOP address and the device address. See System reference code (SRC) address formats.
  3. To determine the location of the I/O processor card, see the Finding part locations and find the diagram of the system unit or the expansion unit. Then, find:
    • The IOP card location identified by the direct select address.
    • The addressed storage device location identified by the device address.
  4. Exchange the failing device. Possible failing addressed devices include disk, tape, optical, device backplane, or Auxiliary Cache IOA. Use the device type to determine the part.

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