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Document ID: MCGN-3VHGL2

Netfinity3500 - Power supply may latch-off running 230VAC

Applicable to: World-Wide

SYMPTOM:
- The system does not power up when the On/Off power switch is actuated.

- Removal and re-attachment of the power cable may result in power up of the system when the power switch is actuated.

PROBLEM ISOLATION AIDS:
- The system is any model Netfinity 3500 server Type 8644 supplied with 230VAC power.

- The system contains any of the following power supplies with the respective Barcode Header Codes:

The barcode label is located on the power supply and lists a header code as follows:

- The system experiences one or both of the symptoms described (in the Symptoms Section of this document) in a frequent OR infrequent manner.

FIX:
IF the system meets all the criteria listed in the "Problem Isolation Aids" section of this document, replace the power supply with either of the following power supplies:
FRU p/n01K9866 (with Header Code J15D1)
FRU p/n01K9858 (with Header Code J15D0)

Note: The Netfinity 3500 server power supply is NOT a Customer Replaceable Unit (CRU), thus requiring replacement by an IBM Authorized Servicer.

Customers may contact their local Dealer or call:
1-800-IBM-SERVE for Service by a Authorized IBM Servicer.

DETAILS:
Recent ongoing testing at IBM has determined a limited quantity of power supplies used in the Netfinity 3500 server enter a
"Latch-Off state when supplied with 230VAC resulting in the power supply not powering-up the system when the Power On/Off
switch is actuated. This may occur infrequently and is limited to power supplies that have Header Codes listed in the "Problem Isolation Aids" section of this document.

World-Wide FRU stock has been purged of the suspect power supplies.

NOTE: Systems powered with 120VAC are NOT affected.

SAS KEYWORDS:
PSY2, D/T8644, 3500, POWER, FAILURE, 01K9866, 01K9858, 12J6001, SUPPLY, 230, VAC, UNCLASSIFIED, H163901

Search Keywords

PSY2, D/T8644, 3500, POWER, FAILURE, 01K9866, 01K9858, 12J6001, SUPPLY, 230, VAC, UNCLASSIFIED, H163901

Hint Category

Power, Retain

Date Created

16-06-98

Last Updated

18-06-98

Revision Date

16-06-99

Brand

IBM PC Server

Product Family

Netfinity 3500

Machine Type

8644

Model

Various

TypeModel

Retain Tip (if applicable)

H163901

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USA=A, EMA=A, AFE=A, Date created: O98/06/11, Date last altered: A98/06/11, Owning B.U.: USA