IBM X3400 Server Power Led Blinking and Pressing power SW, Machine not power up.

The easiest thing to do is replace the PSU. IF you are in to checking component level issues, check the MOSFETS and the diodes.

The power supply isn't getting a good power signal from the motherboard. Sometimes unplugging the 20 pin connector and plugging it back in a few times will clean a faulty connection. Otherwise your power supply is at fault.

Hello here is others with the same problem:

http://www.ibm.com/developerworks/forums/thread.jspa?threadID=397434&start=15&tstart=0

It looks like the power button is failing.

The fault could also be the mainboard.

Try also to talk with a autorished dealer or a repair shop.

Good luck

Hello try to renew the power supply.

Call also the IBM support in your country for service.

Good luck

Since you haven't mentioned the type of server its unsure server has single type or dual type SMPS. This issue can due to SMPS as well Plannar (motherboard) issue. But as per post i really doubt you have bad motherboard since you see BMC and other LEDS on motherboard gets blinking..

You can troubleshoot motherboard issue this way. Press and hold server power button. Check if this makes server start. If it starts, then its confirmed you have bad motherboard.. You may also inspect whether motherboard has bulged capacitors inside..

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Its an information / error led . It says server hardware has encountered an error. Find device that has error and replace it if required .

You can see a similar orange color on device that has error .

Check these parts for orange color .
1: SMPS
2: Memory

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Sounds like the Power cage has the fault .Probably this case would arise if the power cage gets fault This reason is the server is not getting the proper power to start . Probably this case would arise if the power cage gets fault.
Please replace the power cage and this will solves the problem

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Please install the IBM Dynamic System Analysis software. This is a powerful tool that capture all hardware errors and you can view them on html file format
Please click the below link to download the DSA tool
http://www-947.ibm.com/support/entry/portal/docdisplay?lndocid=MIGR-5081464
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im no expbert but i had a similar problem with a gaming pc i made
it was a faulty power supply

its worth checking ;)

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Amber led glows when server met with hardware issue. You will have to run the IBM DSA tool inorder to find the hardware that has issue.

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