Re: Sun V880 not starting after transport

Yes, the V880 is a great machine, just a pity about the fierce power 
consumption :(

If anybody in the UK wants one, I have one they can have for free. 4 X 
750MHz processors, 16GB memory, 12 internal FCAL disks. Lovely machine. 
All you have to do is come and get it. Contact me direct if interested.

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Dirk Stapels wrote:
> Thanks Andre,
>
> this has done it. I guess I simply was afraid to be that rude to my 
> babe ;-)
>
> Regards
>
> Dirk
>
>
> Am 23.03.2011 um 02:24 schrieb Andre van Eyssen:
>
>> On Wed, 23 Mar 2011, Dirk Stapels wrote:
>>
>>> Hi,
>>>
>>> I moved recently and we had to carry my v880 around. Now it doesn't 
>>> start anymore. Power supplies show green on AC, after switching 
>>> machine on also on DC, so can be assumed working fine. Cardcage 
>>> lights are fine, but maintenance lights in CPU cage don't come on. 
>>> Also, only power light lights up, but the other two won't do 
>>> anything. Anyone an idea what the problem could be?
>>
>> Aah, the V880. Lovely machine. Must be upsetting to have it acting up.
>>
>> The CPU boards in the 880 aren't the most rock-solid. I've had them 
>> appear to be seated correctly but not functioning and experience says 
>> to give 'em a slap in the centre of the board after installation and 
>> then give each screw a further half-turn.
>>
>> Strip all your CPU boards out and re-install one board in slot A. 
>> Really make sure it's seated. Re-power and it should hopefully come 
>> to life for you.
>>
>> I'd re-seat everything just to be sure and power the machine on in 
>> the diagnostic position to increase your chances of getting some 
>> inspiration from the box if it's unhappy. You might want to see if 
>> the RSC is booting to ensure power is being properly distributed.
>>
>> -- 
>> Andre van Eyssen.
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