power-on problems

Use this information to resolve power-on problems.

Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem is solved.

Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem is solved. See Parts listing, Types 7917, 7167, 2590 and 2584 to determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field replaceable units (FRU) that must be replaced only by a trained service technician. If an action step is preceded by "(Trained service technician only)," that step must be performed only by a trained service technician.
Symptom	Action
Single node does not power on	Check the event logs for any events that are related to the compute node, and solve them. If an IBM® Flex System Manager management node is installed, check the event log on the management node. Otherwise, the Chassis Management Module event log. Make sure that the CMM can recognize the compute node. Log in to the CMM user interface and verify that the compute node appears in the chassis view. If the CMM cannot recognize the compute node, remove the compute node and inspect the compute node and the back of the node bay to make sure that there is no physical damage to the connectors. Make sure that the power policy that is implemented on the CMM is sufficient to enable the compute node to power on. You can view the power policy from the CMM user interface (click Power Management > Power Modules and Management). Make sure that the IBM Flex System Manager management node has completed the discovery of the compute node. Log in to the IBM Flex System Manager user interface and verify that the compute node appears in the chassis view from the CMM. Replace the compute node. Note: Until you are able to replace the compute node, you can attempt to power on the compute node from the CMM or from the IBM Flex System Manager user interface.
Multiple nodes do not power on	Check the event logs for any events that are related to the compute nodes, and solve them. If an IBM Flex System Manager management node is installed, check the event log on the management node. Otherwise, check the Chassis Management Module event log.
Compute node does not power off	Attempt to power off the compute node through the IBM Flex System Manager user interface, if an IBM Flex System Manager management node is installed. Otherwise, attempt to power off the compute node through the CMM user interface. Attempt to restart the system-management processor for the compute node. You can restart the system-management processor through the CMM user interface. Click the compute node in the chassis view and then click Restart System Mgmt Processor. After the system-management processor has been restarted, attempt to power off the compute node from the CMM. Attempt to power off the compute node by using the power button on the front of the node. Attempt to reset the compute node from the CMM command-line interface (CLI) by using the reset command. Reseat the CMM; then, perform steps 1-4 again.