Identifying a part

Learn how to identify the system or enclosure that contains a failing part, the location code and light-emitting diode (LED) status for a part, and how to activate and deactivate the identify part LED.

Before you begin

Procedure

To determine which server or enclosure contains the part, see Identifying the enclosure or server that contains the part to be replaced.
To find the location of the part and to determine whether the part has an identifying LED, see Finding the part location code and LED support status.
Turn on the identifying LED for a part.
- If you have an HMC, see Identifying a part by using the HMC.
- If your system is in the runtime state, see Identifying a part by using the operating system or VIOS.
- If your system is in the standby power state, see Identifying a part by using the ASMI.
To turn off an identify LED, see Deactivating an identify LED.
To turn off a check log indicator, see Deactivating a check log indicator (system information indicator) by using the ASMI.