Specifications

Diagnostic Tools 3-33
For use with Pentium II and Pentium III Xeon processor-based servers only
6500 – 6599, SCSI Hard drive Test Error Codes
The 6500 series of diagnostic error codes identifies failures with SCSI hard drives, SCSI hard
drive controller boards, SCSI hard drive cabling, and system board functions. If the system uses
a drive array controller, see the section for Array Diagnostic Utility (ADU).
Table 3-16
SCSI Hard Drive Test Error Codes
Error Code Description Recommended Action
6500-xx SCSI Disk ID drive types test failed.
6502-xx SCSI Disk Unconditional Format test
failed.
6505-xx SCSI Disk Read Test Failed.
6506-xx SCSI Disk SA/Media test failed.
6509-xx SCSI Disk Erase tape test failed.
6523-xx SCSI Disk Random Read test failed.
6528-xx Media load/unload test failed.
1. Run the System Configuration Utility and
verify the drive type.
2. Run the System Configuration Utility and
verify the drive type.
3. Replace the SCSI disk drive signal and
power cables and retest.
4. Replace the SCSI controller and retest.
5. Replace the SCSI disk drive and retest.
6. Replace the system board and retest.
6600 – 6699, SCSI/IDE CD-ROM Drive Test Error Codes
The 6600 series of diagnostic error codes identifies failures with the CD-ROM cabling,
CD-ROM drives, adapter boards, or the system board assembly.
Table 3-17
SCSI/IDE CD-ROM Drive Test Error Codes
Error Code Description Recommended Action
6600-xx CD-ROM ID failed.
6605-xx CD-ROM Read failed.
1. Replace the CD-ROM media and retest.
2. Check and/or replace the signal cable and
retest.
3. Check the switch settings on the adapter
board (if applicable).
4. Replace the SCSI controller (if applicable)
and retest.
5. Replace the CD-ROM drive and retest.
6. Replace the system board and retest.