BMC self tests

Use this information to resolve BMC self-test errors by referencing the error codes and following the suggested corrective actions.

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 8014, 8028 and 1916 to determine which components are CRUs and which components are FRUs.
  • If an action step is preceded by "(Trained service technician only)," that step must be performed only by a trained service technician.
Error code Description Action
166-901-xxx Failed the BMC test due to a failure in the host bus.
  1. Turn off the blade server, open the blade server release levers and pull the blade server away from the blade server bay, but do not remove it. See Removing the blade server from the BladeCenter unit.
  2. Wait 45 seconds and reseat the blade server in the blade server bay and turn on the blade server. See Installing the blade server in a BladeCenter unit and Turning on the blade server.
  3. Rerun the test. See Diagnostic tools.
  4. Make sure that the DSA Diagnostic code is up-to-date, upgrade if necessary; then, rerun the test. The latest code can be found on the IBM support Web site at http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=psg1SERV-DSA.
  5. Make sure that the component firmware level is up-to-date, upgrade if necessary; then, rerun the test. The installed firmware level can be found in the DSA Diagnostic Event Log within the Firmware/VPD section for this component. The latest level firmware for this component can be found on the IBM support Web site at http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=psg1MIGR-4JTS2T.
  6. Turn off the blade server and reseat the blade server in the blade server bay and turn on the blade server. See Removing the blade server from the BladeCenter unit and Turning on the blade server.
  7. Rerun the test. See Diagnostic tools.
  8. If the failure remains, refer to Removing and replacing blade server components to replace the failed component.
166-902-xxx Failed the BMC self test due to a failure in SIO Bus and DASD SEP.
  1. Turn off the blade server, open the blade server release levers and pull the blade server away from the blade server bay, but do not remove it. See Removing the blade server from the BladeCenter unit for more information.
  2. Wait 45 seconds and reseat the blade server in the blade server bay and turn on the blade server. See Installing the blade server in a BladeCenter unit and Turning on the blade server.
  3. Rerun the test. See Diagnostic tools.
  4. Make sure that the DSA Diagnostic code is up-to-date, upgrade if necessary; then, rerun the test. The latest code can be found on the IBM support Web site at http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=psg1SERV-DSA.
  5. Make sure that the component firmware level is up-to-date, upgrade if necessary; then, rerun the test. The installed firmware level can be found in the DSA Diagnostic Event Log within the Firmware/VPD section for this component. The latest level firmware for this component can be found on the IBM support Web site at http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=psg1MIGR-4JTS2T.
  6. Turn off the blade server and reseat the blade server in the blade server bay and turn on the blade server. See Removing the blade server from the BladeCenter unit for more information.
  7. Rerun the test.
  8. If the failure remains, refer to Removing and replacing blade server components to replace the failed component.
166-903-xxx Failed the BMC self test due to a failure in the LAN or cKVM bus.
  1. Turn off the blade server, open the blade server release levers and pull the blade server away from the blade module bay, but do not remove it. See Removing the blade server from the BladeCenter unit for more information.
  2. Wait 45 seconds and reseat the blade server in the blade module bay and turn on the blade server. See Installing the blade server in a BladeCenter unit and Turning on the blade server.
  3. Rerun the test. See Diagnostic tools.
  4. Make sure that the DSA Diagnostic code is up-to-date, upgrade if necessary; then, rerun the test. The latest code can be found on the IBM support Web site at http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=psg1SERV-DSA.
  5. Make sure that the component firmware level is up-to-date, upgrade if necessary; then, rerun the test. The installed firmware level can be found in the DSA Diagnostic Event Log within the Firmware/VPD section for this component. The latest level firmware for this component can be found on the IBM support Web site at http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=psg1MIGR-4JTS2T.
  6. Make sure that the Ethernet device firmware level is up-to-date, upgrade if necessary; then, rerun the test. The installed firmware level can be found in the DSA Diagnostic Event Log within the Firmware/VPD section for this component. The latest level firmware for this component can be found on the IBM support Web site at http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=psg1MIGR-4JTS2T.
  7. Turn off the blade server and reseat the blade server in the blade server bay and turn on the blade server. See Removing the blade server from the BladeCenter unit for more information.
  8. Rerun the test.
  9. If the failure remains, refer to Removing and replacing blade server components to replace the failed component.
166-904-xxx Failed the BMC self test due to a failure in the main expander.
  1. Turn off the blade server, open the blade server release levers and pull the blade server away from the blade server bay, but do not remove it. See Removing the blade server from the BladeCenter unit for more information.
  2. Wait 45 seconds and reseat the blade server in the blade module bay and turn on the blade server. See Installing the blade server in a BladeCenter unit and Turning on the blade server.
  3. Rerun the test. See Diagnostic tools.
  4. Make sure that the DSA Diagnostic code is up-to-date, upgrade if necessary; then, rerun the test. The latest code can be found on the IBM support Web site at http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=psg1SERV-DSA.
  5. Make sure that the component firmware level is up-to-date, upgrade if necessary; then, rerun the test. The installed firmware level can be found in the DSA Diagnostic Event Log within the Firmware/VPD section for this component. The latest level firmware for this component can be found on the IBM support Web site at http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=psg1MIGR-4JTS2T.
  6. Turn off the blade server and reseat the blade server in the blade server bay and turn on the blade server. See Removing the blade server from the BladeCenter unit for more information.
  7. Rerun the test. See Diagnostic tools.
  8. If the failure remains, refer to Removing and replacing blade server components to replace the failed component.
166-905-xxx Failed the BMC self test due to a failure in the CPU/VRD bus.
Note: Ignore this error if the direct access storage device (DASD) planar is not installed.
  1. Turn off the blade server, open the blade server release levers and pull the blade server away from the blade server bay, but do not remove it. See Removing the blade server from the BladeCenter unit for more information.
  2. Wait 45 seconds and reseat the blade server in the blade module bay and turn on the blade server. See Installing the blade server in a BladeCenter unit and Turning on the blade server.
  3. Rerun the test. See Diagnostic tools.
  4. Make sure that the DSA Diagnostic code is up-to-date, upgrade if necessary; then, rerun the test. The latest code can be found on the IBM support Web site at http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=psg1SERV-DSA.
  5. Make sure that the BMC firmware level is up-to-date, upgrade if necessary; then, rerun the test. The installed firmware level can be found in the DSA Diagnostic Event Log within the Firmware/VPD section for this component. The latest level firmware for this component can be found on the IBM support Web site at http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=psg1MIGR-4JTS2T.
  6. Turn off the blade server, remove the blade server from the blade server bay and remove the cover. (See Removing the blade server cover for more information).
  7. Locate the microprocessor and reseat it. (See Removing a microprocessor and heat sink for more information.)
  8. Close the cover and reseat the blade server in the blade server bay and turn on the blade server.
  9. Rerun the test. See Diagnostic tools.
  10. If the failure remains, refer to Removing and replacing blade server components to replace the failed component.
166-906-xxx Failed the BMC self test due to a failure in VPD or Power PSOC.
  1. Turn off the blade server, open the blade server release levers and pull the blade server away from the blade server bay, but do not remove it from the bay. See Removing the blade server from the BladeCenter unit for more information.
  2. Wait 45 seconds and reseat the blade server in the blade module bay and turn on the blade server. See Installing the blade server in a BladeCenter unit and Turning on the blade server.
  3. Rerun the test. See Diagnostic tools.
  4. Make sure that the DSA Diagnostic code is up-to-date, upgrade if necessary; then, rerun the test. The latest code can be found on the IBM support Web site at http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=psg1SERV-DSA.
  5. Make sure that the BMC firmware level is up-to-date, upgrade if necessary; then, rerun the test. The installed firmware level can be found in the DSA Diagnostic Event Log within the Firmware/VPD section for this component. The latest level firmware for this component can be found on the IBM support Web site at http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=psg1MIGR-4JTS2T.
  6. Turn off the blade server, open the blade server release levers and pull the blade server away from the blade server bay, but do not remove it from the bay. See Removing the blade server from the BladeCenter unit for more information.
  7. Wait 45 seconds and reseat the blade server in the blade module bay and turn on the blade server. See Installing the blade server in a BladeCenter unit and Turning on the blade server.
  8. Rerun the test. See Diagnostic tools.
  9. If the failure remains, refer to Removing and replacing blade server components to replace the failed component.
166-907-xxx Failed the BMC self test due to a failure in the EXP A0 bus.
  1. Turn off the blade server, open the blade server release levers and pull the blade server away from the blade server bay, but do not remove it. See Removing the blade server from the BladeCenter unit for more information.
  2. Wait 45 seconds and reseat the blade server in the blade module bay and turn on the blade server. See Installing the blade server in a BladeCenter unit and Turning on the blade server.
  3. Rerun the test. See Diagnostic tools.
  4. Make sure that the DSA Diagnostic code is up-to-date, upgrade if necessary; then, rerun the test. The latest code can be found on the IBM support Web site at http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=psg1SERV-DSA.
  5. Make sure that the BMC firmware level is up-to-date, upgrade if necessary; then, rerun the test. The installed firmware level can be found in the DSA Diagnostic Event Log within the Firmware/VPD section for this component. The latest level firmware for this component can be found on the IBM support Web site at http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=psg1MIGR-4JTS2T.
  6. Turn off the blade server, open the blade server release levers and pull the blade server away from the blade server bay, but do not remove it from the bay. See Removing the blade server from the BladeCenter unit for more information.
  7. Wait 45 seconds and reseat the blade server in the blade module bay and turn on the blade server. See Installing the blade server in a BladeCenter unit and Turning on the blade server.
  8. Rerun the test. See Diagnostic tools.
  9. If the failure remains, refer to Removing and replacing blade server components to replace the failed component.
166-908-xxx Failed the BMC self test due to a failure in the EXP A1 bus.
  1. Turn off the blade server, open the blade server release levers and pull the blade server away from the blade server bay, but do not remove it. See Removing the blade server from the BladeCenter unit for more information.
  2. Wait 45 seconds and reseat the blade server in the blade module bay and turn on the blade server. See Installing the blade server in a BladeCenter unit and Turning on the blade server.
  3. Rerun the test. See Diagnostic tools.
  4. Make sure that the DSA Diagnostic code is up-to-date, upgrade if necessary; then, rerun the test. The latest code can be found on the IBM support Web site at http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=psg1SERV-DSA.
  5. Make sure that the BMC firmware level is up-to-date, upgrade if necessary; then, rerun the test. The installed firmware level can be found in the DSA Diagnostic Event Log within the Firmware/VPD section for this component. The latest level firmware for this component can be found on the IBM support Web site at http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=psg1MIGR-4JTS2T.
  6. Turn off the blade server, open the blade server release levers and pull the blade server away from the blade server bay, but do not remove it from the bay. See Removing the blade server from the BladeCenter unit for more information.
  7. Wait 45 seconds and reseat the blade server in the blade module bay and turn on the blade server. See Installing the blade server in a BladeCenter unit and Turning on the blade server.
  8. Rerun the test. See Diagnostic tools.
  9. If the failure remains, refer to Removing and replacing blade server components to replace the failed component.
166-909-xxx Failed the BMC self test due to a failure in the EXP B bus.
  1. Turn off the blade server, open the blade server release levers and pull the blade server away from the blade server bay, but do not remove it. See Removing the blade server from the BladeCenter unit for more information.
  2. Wait 45 seconds and reseat the blade server in the blade module bay and turn on the blade server. See Installing the blade server in a BladeCenter unit and Turning on the blade server.
  3. Rerun the test. See Diagnostic tools.
  4. Make sure that the DSA Diagnostic code is up-to-date, upgrade if necessary; then, rerun the test. The latest code can be found on the IBM support Web site at http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=psg1SERV-DSA.
  5. Make sure that the BMC firmware level is up-to-date, upgrade if necessary; then, rerun the test. The installed firmware level can be found in the DSA Diagnostic Event Log within the Firmware/VPD section for this component. The latest level firmware for this component can be found on the IBM support Web site at http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=psg1MIGR-4JTS2T.
  6. Turn off the blade server, open the blade server release levers and pull the blade server away from the blade server bay, but do not remove it from the bay. See Removing the blade server from the BladeCenter unit for more information.
  7. Wait 45 seconds and reseat the blade server in the blade module bay and turn on the blade server. See Installing the blade server in a BladeCenter unit and Turning on the blade server.
  8. Rerun the test. See Diagnostic tools.
  9. If the failure remains, refer to Removing and replacing blade server components to replace the failed component.
166-910-xxx Failed the BMC self test due to a failure in the onboard legacy daughter card.
  1. Turn off the blade server, open the blade server release levers and pull the blade server away from the blade server bay, but do not remove it. See Removing the blade server from the BladeCenter unit for more information.
  2. Wait 45 seconds and reseat the blade server in the blade module bay and turn on the blade server. See Installing the blade server in a BladeCenter unit and Turning on the blade server.
  3. Rerun the test. See Diagnostic tools.
  4. Make sure that the DSA Diagnostic code is up-to-date, upgrade if necessary; then, rerun the test. The latest code can be found on the IBM support Web site at http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=psg1SERV-DSA.
  5. Make sure that the BMC firmware level is up-to-date, upgrade if necessary; then, rerun the test. The installed firmware level can be found in the DSA Diagnostic Event Log within the Firmware/VPD section for this component. The latest level firmware for this component can be found on the IBM support Web site at http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=psg1MIGR-4JTS2T.
  6. Turn off the blade server, open the blade server release levers and pull the blade server away from the blade server bay, but do not remove it from the bay. See Removing the blade server from the BladeCenter unit for more information.
  7. Wait 45 seconds and reseat the blade server in the blade module bay and turn on the blade server.See Installing the blade server in a BladeCenter unit and Turning on the blade server.
  8. Rerun the test. See Diagnostic tools.
  9. If the failure remains, see Removing and replacing blade server components to replace the failed component.
166-911-xxx Failed the BMC self test due to a failure in the BSE-3 PCI-X A slot.
  1. Turn off the blade server. See Turning off the blade server.
  2. Open the blade server release levers and pull the blade server away from the blade server bay, but do not remove it. See Removing the blade server from the BladeCenter unit.
  3. Wait 45 seconds and reseat the blade server in the blade module bay and turn on the blade server. See Installing the blade server in a BladeCenter unit and Turning on the blade server.
  4. Rerun the test. See Diagnostic tools.
  5. Make sure that the DSA Diagnostic code is up-to-date, upgrade if necessary; then, rerun the test. The latest code can be found on the IBM support Web site at http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=psg1SERV-DSA.
  6. Make sure that the BMC firmware level is up-to-date, upgrade if necessary; then, rerun the test. The installed firmware level can be found in the DSA Diagnostic Event Log within the Firmware/VPD section for this component. The latest level firmware for this component can be found on the IBM support Web site at http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=psg1MIGR-4JTS2T.
  7. Turn off the blade server, open the blade server release levers and pull the blade server away from the blade server bay, but do not remove it from the bay. See Removing the blade server from the BladeCenter unit.
  8. Wait 45 seconds and reseat the blade server in the blade module bay and turn on the blade server. See Installing the blade server in a BladeCenter unit and Turning on the blade server.
  9. Rerun the test. See Diagnostic tools.
  10. If the failure remains, see Removing and replacing blade server components.
166-912-xxx Failed the BMC self test due to a failure in the BSE-3 PCI-X B slot.
  1. Turn off the blade server, open the blade server release levers and pull the blade server away from the blade server bay, but do not remove it. See Removing the blade server from the BladeCenter unit for more information.
  2. Wait 45 seconds and reseat the blade server in the blade module bay and turn on the blade server. See Installing the blade server in a BladeCenter unit and Turning on the blade server.
  3. Rerun the test. See Diagnostic tools.
  4. Make sure that the DSA Diagnostic code is up-to-date, upgrade if necessary; then, rerun the test. The latest code can be found on the IBM support Web site at http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=psg1SERV-DSA.
  5. Make sure that the BMC firmware level is up-to-date, upgrade if necessary; then, rerun the test. The installed firmware level can be found in the DSA Diagnostic Event Log within the Firmware/VPD section for this component. The latest level firmware for this component can be found on the IBM support Web site at http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=psg1MIGR-4JTS2T.
  6. Turn off the blade server, open the blade server release levers and pull the blade server away from the blade server bay, but do not remove it from the bay. See Removing the blade server from the BladeCenter unit for more information.
  7. Wait 45 seconds and reseat the blade server in the blade module bay and turn on the blade server. See Installing the blade server in a BladeCenter unit and Turning on the blade server.
  8. Rerun the test. See Diagnostic tools.
  9. If the failure remains, refer to Removing and replacing blade server components to replace the failed component.
Parent topic: Diagnostics