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Troubleshooting Power errors - IBM BladeCenter T (8720, 8730)

Troubleshooting


Problem

Power error messages for the IBM BladeCenter T (Type 8720, 8730)

Resolving The Problem

View service part numbers for IBM BladeCenter T (Type 8720)
View service part numbers for IBM BladeCenter T (Type 8730)

Message
Action
Power module 3 or 4 is required to power blades 5 to 8
Ensure power modules 3 and 4 are installed and connected to ac power.
Power supply x fault
Replace power module x.
Power supply x 12V over voltage fault
Replace power module x.
Power supply x 12V over current fault
  1. An over current condition is typically caused by an external load fault. Attempt to restart the faulted power module by removing ac to the system components one at a time to isolate the failing component.
  2. Replace power module.
Power supply x 12V under voltage fault
Replace power module x.
Power supply x 12V current fault
Replace power module x.
Power supply x DC good fault
Replace power module x.
Power supply x removed
Reinstall power supply x.
System over recommended voltage for +12V
  1. Reseat the management module.
  2. Reseat the power modules.
  3. Replace the power modules.
  4. Replace the management module.
System over recommended voltage for +1.8V
  1. Reseat the management module.
  2. Replace the management module.
System over recommended voltage for +2.5V
  1. Reseat the management module.
  2. Replace the management module.
System over recommended voltage for 3.3V
  1. Reseat the management module.
  2. Replace the management module.
System over recommended voltage for 5V
  1. Reseat the management module.
  2. Replace the management module.
System over recommended voltage for +5V
  1. Reseat the management module.
  2. Replace the management module.
System under recommended voltage for +12V
  1. Reseat the management module.
  2. Replace the management module.
System under recommended voltage for +1.8V
  1. Reseat the management module.
  2. Replace the management module.
System under recommended voltage for +2.5V
  1. Reseat the management module.
  2. Replace the management module.
System under recommended voltage for 3.3V
  1. Reseat the management module.
  2. Replace the management module.
System under recommended voltage for 5V
  1. Reseat the management module.
  2. Replace the management module.
System is under recommended voltage for +5V
  1. Reseat the management module.
  2. Replace the management module.
System running nonredundant power
Ensure that power modules 1 and 2 are installed and operating correctly. If blade servers are installed in bay 5 or higher, ensure that power modules 3 and 4 are installed and working correctly.

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Document Location

Worldwide

Operating System

BladeCenter:Operating system independent / None

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Document Information

Modified date:
29 January 2019

UID

ibm1MIGR-56921

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