Dell PowerEdge 2161DS Dell 180AS/2160AS Analog Console Switch User's Guide - Page 43

Commands, Run Diagnostics, Diagnostics Dialog Box, Table 3-5., Diagnostic Test Details

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Figure 3-18. Diagnostics Dialog Box NOTE: A SIP may appear to be offline while it is being upgraded. Next to each item to be tested, you will see a pass (green circle) or fail (red x) symbol display to the left of each item as that test finishes. The following table details each of the tests. Table 3-5. Diagnostic Test Details Test Description Memory Tests Reports on the condition of the main board RAM Firmware CRCs Validates the current firmware images stored in the system's FLASH Comm Interfaces Validates internal communication pathways Switch Controller test Verifies the switch matrix controller is accessible and functional On-line SIPs Indicates the total number of currently connected and powered SIPs Offline SIPs Indicates the number of SIPs that have been connected successfully in the past and are apparently powered down Suspect SIPs Indicates the number of SIPs that have been detected, but are either unavailable for connection or have dropped packets during the ping tests To run diagnostic tests: 1 If the OSCAR interface is not open, press . The Main dialog box appears. 2 Click Commands - Run Diagnostics. A warning message appears indicating that all users will be disconnected. Basic Operation 43

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Basic Operation
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Figure 3-18.
Diagnostics Dialog Box
NOTE:
A SIP may appear to be offline while it is being upgraded.
Next to each item to be tested, you will see a pass (green circle) or fail (red x) symbol display to the
left of each item as that test finishes. The following table details each of the tests.
To run diagnostic tests:
1
If the OSCAR interface is not open, press
<Print Screen>
. The
Main
dialog box appears.
2
Click
Commands
-
Run Diagnostics
.
A warning message appears indicating that all users will
be disconnected.
Table 3-5.
Diagnostic Test Details
Test
Description
Memory Tests
Reports on the condition of the main board RAM
Firmware CRCs
Validates the current firmware images stored in the
system’s FLASH
Comm Interfaces
Validates internal communication pathways
Switch Controller test
Verifies the switch matrix controller is accessible
and functional
On-line SIPs
Indicates the total number of currently connected and
powered SIPs
Offline SIPs
Indicates the number of SIPs that have been connected
successfully in the past and are apparently powered down
Suspect SIPs
Indicates the number of SIPs that have been detected,
but are either unavailable for connection or have dropped
packets during the ping tests