Server will not boot

Cause

Enable serial debug with the maintenance switch.

Action
  1. Power off the server.
  2. Locate the Server Maintenance Switch (12 position switch) and set DIP 4 to the ON position. Refer to the chassis hood label for details on the location of the switch.
  3. Attach a NULL mode cable to the server serial port or open an iLO Virtual Serial Port (VSP) session.
  4. Use a utility, such as PuTTY, to establish the connection and ensure that you enable logging to a file (select All session output).

    The following example shows sample PuTTY settings for logging data: