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  • 1.  Test Power Supply

    Posted Fri January 18, 2008 02:51 AM

    Originally posted by: SystemAdmin


    Hi All,
    I have a question regarding Power Supply. Is there a command to test the functionality of a power supply. I know, that I receive an entry in the errpt and a mail too, if there is a problem with the ps. But recently I had the problem, that someone plugged of the power cord by a mistake. He said, he will plug in the power cord immediately, but he forgot about it, so the machine runs a couple of days with just one power supply, and I had no chance to proof it. So is there a command to verify the power supply?
    Thx in advanced,
    Rene
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  • 2.  Re: Test Power Supply

    Posted Fri January 18, 2008 05:05 AM

    Originally posted by: nagger


    As most machines can be purchased with one OR two power supplies.
    Running with just one power supply is not recorded as a problem as that might be all you have.

    Due to this I don't think it is noticed/recorded if you are running on just the one power supply. For example you may have power down then removed a power supply to put in another machine. You don't really want the original machine to complain about a missing power supply forever afterwards.

    Hope this helps, N
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  • 3.  Re: Test Power Supply

    Posted Fri January 18, 2008 05:47 AM

    Originally posted by: SystemAdmin


    Hi,
    I know that this question makes only sense,if there are 2 power supply in the machine :o)
    And further you will be informed (errpt and mail), when a power supply is defect or the power cord is plugged off. But I get no Information when a power supply get plugged in again, or I have no chance to check the power supply if electricity is available again.

    Reg.
    Rene
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  • 4.  Re: Test Power Supply

    Posted Fri January 18, 2008 08:12 PM

    Originally posted by: dukessd


    Diagnostics should be able to tell if all available PSUs are online.

    diag

    advanced diags

    system verification

    highlight sysplaner0

    hit enter to select - a + shows on the left

    F7 to run the test

    If an installed PSU is not supplying power the diags should fail with an error that calls the unplugged PSU.

    Message was edited by: dukessd
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  • 5.  Re: Test Power Supply

    Posted Mon January 21, 2008 02:42 AM

    Originally posted by: SystemAdmin


    Hi all,
    I've talked to 2 IBM technician, and both said there is no way to check a power supply :o(
    I think, that this is a basic functionality, so I will open a complaint at IBM.
    Reg.
    Rene
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