System Diagnostics; Test Items; Startup And Exit Of System Diagnostics - NEC Express5800 User Manual

SYSTEM DIAGNOSTICS

The System Diagnostics runs several tests on the server.
Select [Tool menu] - [Test and diagnostics] in the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER to diagnose the
system.

Test Items

The following items are tested in system diagnostics.
Memory
CPU cache memory
Hard disk drive used as a system
IMPORTANT:
disconnect the LAN cable. Executing the system diagnostics with the
LAN cable connected, the network may be influenced.
NOTE:
disk.

Startup and Exit of System Diagnostics

There are two ways to diagnose the server: to use the local console (keyboard) of the server itself,
and to use the management PC via serial port (remote console).
IMPORTANT:
console, set the baud rate for both BIOS and terminal software to 19200
bps.
Procedures to start the diagnostics program are as follows:
1.
Shutdown the OS, and power off the server. Then, unplug the power cord.
2.
Disconnect all the LAN cables from the server.
3.
Plug the power cord and power on the server.
4.
Use the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD to start the system.
5.
Select [Tool menu (Normal mode)] when local console of the server is used for, or select
[Tool menu (Redirection mode)] when remote console is used for.
NOTES:
If the system displays the [Language selection] menu, select
[English].
If the system displays "Hit any key.", please hit any key.
When executing the system diagnostics, make sure to
On checking the hard disk drive, no data is written into the
If you run the system diagnostics from the remote
Maintenance 7-7