Appendix C. Module System Controller Messages

A complete list of all of the possible module System Controller messages is provided in Table C-1.

Table C-1. MSC Alpha-Numeric Display Messages

MSC Message

Meaning

CHK INV

The current system configuration is different than the stored hardware inventory. Run “update” to eliminate this message.

FAN FAIL

A system fan has failed. If it is fan 1, 2, or 3, the system shuts down. A service call should be placed as soon as possible.

HBT TO

The system has registered a heart beat time-out. A non-maskable interrupt is generated, followed by a system reset.

KEY OFF

The MSC keyswitch has been turned to standby.

M FAN FL

More than one fan has failed and the system has shut down.

NMI

The MSC keyswitch has been turned to the diagnostic position, and the non-maskable interrupt (NMI) button has been pushed.

OVR TEMP

The system's temperature has exceeded acceptable limits and the system has shut down.

PFW FAIL

The power supplied to the system has failed or dropped below acceptable parameters. The system has shut down.

POK FAIL

A power OK failure occurred on an unidentified board.

POWER UP

The system is being powered on from the front panel switch.

PS OT FL

The system's power supply temperature has exceeded safety limits and the system has shut down.

PS FAIL

The internal power supply has failed and the system has shut down.

PWR CYCL

The MSC has received the command to power cycle from the console or a remote user.

R PWR DN

The system is being powered off remotely via the MSC serial connection (typically by an MMSC).

R PWR UP

The system is being powered on remotely via the MSC serial connection (typically by an MMSC).

RESET

The MSC keyswitch has been turned to the diagnostic position, and the reset button has been pushed.

SYS OK

The system is operating normally.