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Isolating memory failures while running diagnostics - IBM eServer xSeries 440

Troubleshooting


Problem

RETAIN tip H177751: Isolating memory failures: when running diagnostics on xSeries 440 system memory, a failure or error message will be recorded in both the diagnostic and service processor log.

Resolving The Problem

Source

RETAIN tip: H177751

Symptom

Isolating memory failures: when running diagnostics on xSeries 440 system memory, a failure or error message will be recorded in both the diagnostic and service processor log. The failure or error message format is: fff-ttt-iii-date-cc-text message

Affected configurations
  • IBM eServer xSeries 440, type 8687, any model
Solution

Failure or error message format explained

Section Description
fff Three-digit function code that indicates the function being tested when the error occurred.
ttt Three-digit failure code that indicates the exact test failure that was encountered.
iii Three-digit device ID.
date Date that the diagnostic test was run and the error recorded.
cc Check value that is used to verify the validity of the information.
text message Diagnostic message that indicates the reason for the problem.

The xSeries 440 Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) gives the following example of a failure or error message:
 
Error Code: 201-200-006-20030506-04-System Memory: Failed
 
The third parameter (iii) will indicate the failed memory DIMM as well as which CEC the memory is located. For example "006" will indicate DIMM slot 6 on the BOTTOM CEC, whereas "106" will indicate DIMM slot 6 on the TOP CEC
 
Notes:

  • The latest edition of the HMM includes this updated information.
  • Be sure to backup or save your current configuration before flashing the lastest firmware.

 

Document Location

Worldwide

Operating System

Older System x:Operating system independent / None

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Document Information

Modified date:
29 January 2019

UID

ibm1MIGR-51832