Use the boot software messages to verify the presence of options in the system.
After POST completes the system self-test, a message similar to the following will appear on your screen. The message lists hardware detected in the system.
The following screen display is only an example. The actual message displayed on the screen will vary with the software running on the system.
16-slot Ultra Enterprise 6000, Keyboard Present OpenBoot -.- FCS, --- MB memory installed, Serial #---. Ethernet address -:-:--:-:--:--, Host ID: ------.
If there is no terminal on this system, check the system status by inspecting LEDs on the front panel. (Figure 11-7 or Figure 11-8).
Table 11-1 summarizes the front panel LED status conditions during and after POST.
Table 11-1 LED Status Indicators
Location |
LED |
Condition |
---|---|---|
Front panel |
Left or Top LED (green) |
On -- DC power supply is receiving AC current. Off -- There is no DC power. |
|
Middle LED (yellow) |
On flashing-- (first 60 seconds) self-tests are running. Off -- (after self-tests end) No hardware failures. On -- (after self-tests end) Hardware failure was detected. |
|
Right or Bottom LED (green) |
Off -- (first 60 seconds) self-tests are running. On flashing-- (after self-tests end) System is running. Off -- (after self-tests end) System cannot run; repair is needed. |