Xserve RAID: No power

Learn about an issue that can cause an Xserve RAID not to start up properly.
Symptom


The LEDs respond as follows:



Products affected



Solution

  1. Open the CIP instructions for "Cables, Midplane Board-to-rear" and follow instructions 1 through 13 for removing the RAID from the rack and removing the top cover.
  2. Locate the ribbon cable connected to the Rear Power Button Board, as seen in the lower right corner of this picture.



  3. Reseat the ribbon cable at the Rear Power Button Board.
Published Date: Feb 20, 2012