Inspecting Servers; Precautions; Inspecting Indicators - Huawei E9000 Troubleshooting Manual

Huawei Servers
Troubleshooting
To prevent any damage to the cables, take the following precautions before
inspecting the cable layout:
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For details, see

7.2 Inspecting Servers

7.2.1 Precautions

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7.2.2 Inspecting Indicators

The front and rear panels of Huawei servers provide indicators and buttons,
including the UID button/indicator, health status indicator, network port status
indicators, fan module indicators, and power button/indicator. You can observe the
indicators on a server to determine the server status. For details about the
indicator status and handling measures, see
Faults. For details about the check items, see
Report.
Indicators on the Front Panel
Check the following indicators on the server front panel:
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Check that power cables meet the following requirements:
– The connector surface of each three-wire power ground cable is in a good
condition.
– All power cable types are correct.
– The insulation layer of each power cable is in a good condition.
Keep cables slack and away from heat sources.
Do not use excessive force to install or remove a cable.
Install or remove a cable by holding its connectors.
Do not twist or tear cables.
Lay out and connect cables properly, and ensure that they are not in contact
with any components that are removable or replaceable.
7.3 Huawei Server Inspection
Obtain the customer's consent before inspecting servers. Without customers'
written authorization, do not modify server configurations, power on or off
servers, remove or insert components, or change cables.
Before inspecting servers, obtain the iMana 200 or iBMC IP address, MM910
IP address and password of the root or Administrator user for each server to
be inspected. After inspecting servers, advise the customer to change the
password of the root or Administrator user as soon as possible.
Health status indicator
UID button/indicator
Power button/indicator
Drive indicators
Network port status indicator (on the front NICs or on the MM610 or
MM620)
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7 Preventive Maintenance
Report.
5.5 Checking Indicators to Locate
7.3 Huawei Server Inspection
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