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Document ID: MCGN-3YKQN6

Servers - Server diagnostics will hang if USB device is attached

Applicable to: World-Wide

Source: RETAIN tip H164722

SYMPTOM:
Diagnostics will not run with USB device attached to the Server.

PROBLEM ISOLATION AIDS:
- The system is any one of the following Netfinity servers:

Netfinity 5500 server, Type 8660, all Models.
Netfinity 5500 M10 server, Type 8661, all Models.
Netfinity 7000 M10 server, Type 8680, all Models.

- The system hangs when running Diagnostics.

FIX:
No fix planned.

WORKAROUND:
To run diagnostics do the following:

1. Shutdown your operating system and turn off the server.

2. Disconnect any USB devices from the server.

3. Ensure a standard keyboard and standard mouse is connected to the server.

4. Restart your server.

5. Run Diagnostics.

SAS KEYWORDS:
PSY2, NETFINITY, UNCLASSIFIED, USB, DIAGNOSTICS, ERROR, KEYBOARD, MOUSE, H164722

Search Keywords

Hint Category

Diagnostics, Lock-up/Hang, Retain

Date Created

22-09-98

Last Updated

14-01-99

Revision Date

14-01-2000

Brand

IBM PC Server

Product Family

Netfinity 5500, Netfinity 5500 M10, Netfinity 7000 M10

Machine Type

8660, 8661, 8680

Model

ALL

TypeModel

Retain Tip (if applicable)

H164722

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Date last altered: A98/09/18