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SCSI Messages

SCSI Messages

The following table lists messages that reflect problems with the SCSI controller or
a SCSI device.

Note: If your server does not have a hard disk drive, ignore any message that

indicates that the BIOS is not installed.

SCSI Message Table

You will get these messages only when running the SCSISelect program. For
more information, see the documentation that comes with the SCSISelect program.

SCSI Messages

Description

All

One or more of the following might be causing the problem:

A failing SCSI device (adapter, drive, controller)
An improper SCSI configuration or SCSI termination jumper setting
Duplicate SCSI IDs in the same SCSI chain
A missing or improperly installed SCSI terminator
A defective SCSI terminator
An improperly installed cable
A defective cable

Action: Verify that:

The external SCSI devices are turned on. External SCSI devices must be
turned on before you turn on the system.
The cables for all external SCSI devices are connected correctly.
If you have attached an external SCSI device to the server, the external SCSI
termination is set to automatic.
The last device in each SCSI chain is terminated correctly. See “Installing or
Removing Internal Drives” on page 56 for more information about SCSI
termination.
The SCSI devices are configured correctly.

If the above are correct, run the diagnostic tests for additional information about the
failing device. If the error recurs, have the system serviced.

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