[SunRescue] *Almost* on topic (at least it's computer related)

[Kevin Loch]

Jeff Workman wrote:
> 
> Stoned koala bears drooled eucalyptus spit in awe as Kevin Loch exclaimed:
> 
> > I'm not sure about that model (sound old) but Current
> > RS/6000 Model F80 will spin all fans at max for a
> > second and then turn them off.  The total POST
> > takes about 3 minutes (!) at which time things
> > start happening.
> 
> The status display shouldn't go completely out though, right?
> 
> Sometimes, it'll flash an 888 then quit.
> 
> Other times, it'll be 888, 120, then 122 (i think), then 888 then blank.
> 
> I know the PowerStation 250 doesn't ever go completely blank.
> 
> Jeff
> 
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flashing 888 means it's toast.  Well, not exactly, but that's
what it does when a working system crashes hard.  A power
cycle usually fixes it.

KL