Locate a failing part in a Linux system or logical partition

Use these instructions if you do not know the location code of the failing part. If you know the location code proceed to the next task to activate the indicator light.

To locate the failing part in a system or logical partition running Linux®, follow these steps:

  1. Log in as root user.
  2. At the command line, type grep diagela /var/log/platform and press Enter.
  3. Look for the most recent entry that contains a system reference code (SRC).
  4. Record the location information.
Parent topic: Locate a failing part and activate the indicator light
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