Serial port problems – Lenovo 6528 User Manual

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

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See the parts listing in the Hardware Maintenance Manual to determine which components are customer
replaceable units (CRUs) and which components are field replaceable units (FRUs).

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If an action step is preceded by “(Trained service technician only),” that step must be performed only by a
trained service technician.

Symptom

Action

The server unexpectedly shuts
down, and the LEDs on the
operator information panel are
not lit.

See “Solving undetermined problems” on page 142.

Serial port problems

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

v

See the parts listing in the Hardware Maintenance Manual to determine which components are customer
replaceable units (CRUs) and which components are field replaceable units (FRUs).

v

If an action step is preceded by “(Trained service technician only),” that step must be performed only by a
trained service technician.

Symptom

Action

The number of serial ports that
are identified by the operating
system is less than the number
of installed serial ports.

1. Make sure that:

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Each port is assigned a unique address in the Setup Utility and none of the
serial ports is disabled.

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The serial port adapter (if one is present) is seated correctly.

2. Reseat the serial port adapter.

3. Replace the serial port adapter.

A serial device does not work.

1. Make sure that:

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The device is compatible with the server.

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The serial port is enabled and is assigned a unique address.

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The device is connected to the correct connector.

2. Reseat the following components:

a. Failing serial device

b. Serial cable

3. Replace the following components one at a time, in the order shown, restarting

the server each time:

a. Failing serial device

b. Serial cable

c. (Trained service technician only) System board

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