Configuring Post; Post Overview - Oracle SPARC T5-1B Service Manual

Configuring POST

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Related Information
"Understanding Diagnostics and Tools" on page 17
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Configuring POST
These topics explain how to configure POST as a diagnostic tool.
"POST Overview" on page 26
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"Oracle ILOM Properties That Affect POST Behavior" on page 27
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"Configure POST" on page 29
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"Run POST With Maximum Testing" on page 31
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Related Information
"Understanding Diagnostics and Tools" on page 17
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"Interpreting LEDs" on page 23
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"Managing Faults" on page 32
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"Viewing Log Files and System Messages" on page 36
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POST Overview

POST is a group of PROM-based tests that run when the server module is powered on or when
it is reset. POST checks the basic integrity of the critical hardware components in the server
module.
You can set Oracle ILOM properties to control various aspects of POST operations. For
example, you can specify the events that cause POST to run, the level of testing POST
performs, and the amount of diagnostic information POST displays. These properties are
described in
If POST detects a faulty component, the component is disabled automatically. If the server is
able to run without the disabled component, the server module boots when POST completes
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"Verify a Drive" on page
"Oracle ILOM Properties That Affect POST Behavior" on page
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