Ibm Dynamic System Analysis - IBM System x3750 M4 Installation And Service Manual

IBM Dynamic System Analysis

This information describes the IBM Dynamic System Analysis program features
and functions.
IBM Dynamic System Analysis (DSA) collects and analyzes system information to
aid in diagnosing server problems. DSA collects the following information about
the server:
v Drive health information
v Event logs for ServeRAID controllers and service processors
v Hardware inventory, including PCI and USB information
v Installed applications and hot fixes (available in DSA Portable only)
v Kernel modules (available in DSA Portable only)
v Light path diagnostics status
v Network interfaces and settings
v Performance data and details about processes that are running
v RAID controller configuration
v Service processor (integrated management module) status and configuration
v System configuration
v Vital product data and firmware information
As you run Dynamic System Analysis, text messages are displayed on the screen
and are saved in the DSA log. A diagnostic text message indicates that a problem
has been detected and provides the action you should take as a result of the text
message.
The following is a list of text results and messages that the diagnostic programs
might generate and suggested actions to correct the detected problems. Follow the
suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the column.
For system-specific information about the action that you should take as a result of
a message that DSA generates, see Appendix B, "DSA diagnostic test results," on
page 335.
If you cannot find a problem by using DSA, see "Solving undetermined problems"
on page 208 for information about testing the server.
Note: DSA Preboot might appear to be unresponsive when you start the program.
This is normal operation while the program loads.
Make sure that the server has the latest version of the DSA code. To obtain DSA
code and the Dynamic System Analysis Installation and User's Guide, go to
http://www.ibm.com/support/entry/portal/docdisplay?lndocid=SERV-DSA.
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