SYSTEM_BOOT_FAILED (POST failed) - AutoSupport message
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- Data ONTAP 8.2
System Alert from RLM of filer1 (SYSTEM_BOOT_FAILED (POST failed)) CRITICAL
System Alert from SP of filer1 (SYSTEM_BOOT_FAILED (POST failed)) CRITICAL
[Boot Loader.critical]: Abort Autoboot due to BIOS POST failure. Additional data:
[Trap Event.critical]: hwassist post_error
Event Summary
The AutoSupport message SYSTEM BOOT FAILED
indicates that a system has failed to complete POST (Power On Self Test), and currently, is not online serving data.
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Resolution
This AutoSupport was generated by the Remote Lan Module (RLM) and might be an issue with the RLM or with the storage controller. To resolve this issue, the steps below should be followed during the initial troubleshooting. If the cause is not determined with the action plan below, contact NetApp Technical Support for further assistance.
Perform the following:
- Try connecting to the appliance through RLM or SP.
- Review the RLM/SP AutoSupport searching for errors that might indicate why the appliance could not boot.
- If maintenance is in progress, review the logs of the previous session to see why CFE failed.
- Try booting Data ONTAP manually.
- If there seems to be an issue with RLM/SP or this e-mail message is generated without a cause, connect to the RLM/SP CLI (logging the output), run the following commands, and contact NetApp Technical Support for further assistance:
Service Processor
“events all”
RLM:
priv set advanced
rlm log debug
priv set
For more information, see KB How to troubleshoot unexplained takeovers or reboots
If you require assistance with troubleshooting the POST failure, or any further assistance, contact NetApp Technical Support.
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