System Exerciser - IBM 7013 J Series Operator's Manual

Running the Diagnostics in Standalone Mode
To run diagnostics in standalone mode, take the following steps:
1. Stop all programs including the AIX operating system (get help if needed).
2. Set the power switch on the system unit to Off.
3. Set the key mode switch to the Service position.
Note: When the diagnostic programs are run from a source other than the network or from
the disk the diagnostics do not check the error log entries.
4. If you want to load the standalone diagnostics from a CD-ROM disc, insert the CD-ROM
diagnostic disc into the CD-ROM drive.
5. If you want to load the diagnostics from the disk, leave diskette and CD-ROM drives
empty.
6. Set the power switch on the system unit to On.
If c07 is displayed, insert the appropriate diagnostic removable media. If necessary,
refer to the CEREADME file for additional information.
If c31 is displayed, follow the instructions to select a console display.
7. After the diagnostic controller loads,
on the console display.
If the system unit does not have a console display, the diagnostics run automatically and
loop on the diagnostic test until the system unit power switch is set to Off.
When the diagnostics are run from disk, a
completed.
When the diagnostics are run from removable media, a
have completed.
8. If a problem is detected while the diagnostics are loading, a flashing
operator panel display. See "Reading Flashing
Panel Display" on page 5-11 for instructions on reading the message.
9. Follow the displayed instructions to checkout the desired resources.
10.When testing is complete; use the F3 key to return to the
11. If you loaded the diagnostics from the disk, press the F3 key (from a defined terminal) or
press 99 (for an undefined terminal) to shutdown the diagnostics before turning off the
system unit.
Note: Pressing the F3 key (from a defined terminal) produces a "Confirm Exit" popup
12.If you loaded the diagnostics from a source other than from a disk or network, turn off the
system unit after the shutdown is complete.

System Exerciser

The System Exerciser tests and exercises devices in an overlap mode and can only be run
from disk or LAN in standalone or maintenance mode.
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menu which offers two options: continuing with the shutdown by pressing F3; or
returning to diagnostics by pressing Enter.
For undefined terminals, pressing 99 produces a full screen menu which offers
two options: continuing with the shutdown by pressing 99 and then Enter; or
returning to diagnostics by pressing Enter.
is displayed when the tests have
is displayed when the tests
Message on an Multi-Line Operator
Using the Diagnostics
appear
displays in the
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