Verifying A Replaced Part By Using The Aix Operating System - IBM Power Systems 9008-22L Manual

v To test all the resources that are available to the operating system, select All Resources and press
Enter.
6. Select Commit, and wait until the diagnostic programs run to completion, responding to any prompts
that appear.
7. Did the diagnostics run to completion and display the message No trouble was found?
v No: If a service request number (SRN) or other reference code is displayed, suspect a loose adapter
or cable connection. Review the installation procedures to ensure that the new feature is installed
correctly. If you cannot correct the problem, collect all SRNs or any other reference code
information that is displayed. If the system is running in logical partitioning (LPAR) mode, note the
logical partition in which you installed the feature. Contact your service provider for assistance.
v Yes: The new device is installed correctly. Exit the diagnostic programs and return the system to
normal operations.

Verifying a replaced part by using the AIX operating system:

If you replaced a part, you might want to use the tools in the AIX operating system to verify that the part
is recognized by the system or logical partition.
Procedure
1. Did you use either the AIX operating system or the online diagnostics service aid concurrent
(hot-swap) service to replace the part?
No: Go to step 2.
Yes: Go to step 5.
2. Is the system powered off?
No: Go to step 4.
Yes: Continue with the next step.
3. Start the system and wait until the AIX operating system login prompt is displayed or until apparent
system activity on the operator panel or display has stopped. Did the AIX login prompt display?
v No: If a service request number (SRN) or other reference code is displayed, suspect a loose
adapter or cable connection. Review the procedures for the part that you replaced to ensure that
the new part is installed correctly. If you cannot correct the problem, collect all SRNs or any other
reference code information that is displayed. If the system does not start or id the login prompt
does not appear, see Problems with loading and starting the operating system.
If the system is partitioned, note the logical partition in which you replaced the part. Contact your
service provider for assistance.
v Yes: Go to step 4.
4. At the command prompt, type diag -a and press Enter to check for missing resources.
v If you see a command prompt, go to step 5.
v If the Diagnostic selection menu is shown with M appearing next to any resource, complete the
following steps:
a. Select the resource and press Enter.
b. Select Commit.
c. Follow any instructions that are shown.
d. If the Do you want to review the previously displayed error? message is shown, select Yes and press
Enter.
e. If an SRN is shown, suspect a loose card or connection. If no obvious problem is shown, record
the SRN and contact your service provider for assistance.
f. If no SRN is shown, go to step 5.
5. To test the part, complete the following steps:
a. At the command line, type diag and press Enter.
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