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Broadcom Ethernet device tests

Use this information to resolve Broadcom Ethernet device errors.

Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem is solved.
  • See Parts listing to determine which components are consumable, structural, or CRU parts.
  • If an action step is preceded by "(Trained technician only)," that step must be performed only by a trained technician.
Error codeDescriptionAction
405-000-xxxPassed the ControlRegisters test.N/A
405-901-xxxFailed the ControlRegisters test. A failure was detected while testing internal MAC registers.
  1. Make sure that the component firmware or driver is installed correctly, upgrade if necessary. The installed firmware level can be found in the DSA Diagnostic Event Log within the Firmware/VPD section for this component. The latest level firmware for this component can be found in reference to this system type at http://www.ibm.com/ support/docview.wss? uid=psg1MIGR-4JTS2T.
  2. Rerun the test.
  3. If the failure remains, refer to http://www.ibm.com/ support/docview.wss? uid=psg1SERV-OPTN for the corrective actions.
405-001-xxxPassed the MIIRegisters test.N/A
405-901-xxxFailed the MIIRegisters test. A failure was detected while testing internal PHY registers.
  1. Make sure that the component firmware or driver is installed correctly, upgrade if necessary. The installed firmware level can be found in the DSA Diagnostic Event Log within the Firmware/VPD section for this component. The latest level firmware for this component can be found in reference to this system type at http://www.ibm.com/ support/docview.wss? uid=psg1MIGR-4JTS2T.
  2. Rerun the test.
  3. If the failure remains, refer to http://www.ibm.com/ support/docview.wss? uid=psg1SERV-OPTN for the corrective actions.
405-002-xxxPassed the EEPROM test.N/A
405-902-xxxFailed the EEPROM test. A failure was detected while testing non-volatile RAM.
  1. Make sure that the component firmware or driver is installed correctly, upgrade if necessary. The installed firmware level can be found in the DSA Diagnostic Event Log within the Firmware/VPD section for this component. The latest level firmware for this component can be found in reference to this system type at http://www.ibm.com/ support/docview.wss? uid=psg1MIGR-4JTS2T.
  2. Rerun the test.
  3. If the failure remains, refer to http://www.ibm.com/ support/docview.wss? uid=psg1SERV-OPTN for the corrective actions.
405-003-xxxPassed the InternalMemory test.N/A
405-903-xxxFailed the InternalMemory test. A failure was detected while testing internal memory.
  1. Make sure that the component firmware or driver is installed correctly, upgrade if necessary. The installed firmware level can be found in the DSA Diagnostic Event Log within the Firmware/VPD section for this component. The latest level firmware for this component can be found in reference to this system type at http://www.ibm.com/ support/docview.wss? uid=psg1MIGR-4JTS2T.
  2. Rerun the test.
  3. If the failure remains, refer to http://www.ibm.com/ support/docview.wss? uid=psg1SERV-OPTN for the corrective actions.
405-004-xxxPassed the Interrupt test.N/A
405-904-xxxFailed the Interrupt test. A failure was detected while testing interrupts.
  1. Make sure that the component firmware or driver is installed correctly, upgrade if necessary. The installed firmware level can be found in the DSA Diagnostic Event Log within the Firmware/VPD section for this component. The latest level firmware for this component can be found in reference to this system type at http://www.ibm.com/ support/docview.wss? uid=psg1MIGR-4JTS2T.
  2. Rerun the test.
  3. If the failure remains, refer to http://www.ibm.com/ support/docview.wss? uid=psg1SERV-OPTN for the corrective actions.
405-005-xxxPassed the LoopbackAtMACLayer test.N/A
405-905-xxxFailed the LoopbackAtMACLayer test. A failure was detected during the loopback test at the MAC layer.
  1. Make sure that the component firmware or driver is installed correctly, upgrade if necessary. The installed firmware level can be found in the DSA Diagnostic Event Log within the Firmware/VPD section for this component. The latest level firmware for this component can be found in reference to this system type at http://www.ibm.com/ support/docview.wss? uid=psg1MIGR-4JTS2T.
  2. Rerun the test.
  3. If the failure remains, refer to http://www.ibm.com/ support/docview.wss? uid=psg1SERV-OPTN for the corrective actions.
405-006-xxxPassed the LoopbackAtPhysicallayer test.N/A
405-906-xxxFailed the LoopbackAtPhysicallayer test. A failure was detected during the loopback test at the physical layer.
  1. Make sure that the component firmware or driver is installed correctly, upgrade if necessary. The installed firmware level can be found in the DSA Diagnostic Event Log within the Firmware/VPD section for this component. The latest level firmware for this component can be found in reference to this system type at http://www.ibm.com/ support/docview.wss? uid=psg1MIGR-4JTS2T.
  2. Rerun the test.
  3. If the failure remains, refer to http://www.ibm.com/ support/docview.wss? uid=psg1SERV-OPTN for the corrective actions.
405-006-xxxPassed the LEDs test.N/A
405-906-xxxFailed the LEDs test. A failure was detected while verifying operation of the status LEDs.
  1. Make sure that the component firmware or driver is installed correctly, upgrade if necessary. The installed firmware level can be found in the DSA Diagnostic Event Log within the Firmware/VPD section for this component. The latest level firmware for this component can be found in reference to this system type at http://www.ibm.com/ support/docview.wss? uid=psg1MIGR-4JTS2T.
  2. Rerun the test.
  3. If the failure remains, refer to http://www.ibm.com/ support/docview.wss? uid=psg1SERV-OPTN for the corrective actions.