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Field Testing F5 Hardware: iSeries
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MAN-0638-02

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  • Page 1 Field Testing F5 Hardware: iSeries Platforms MAN-0638-02...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Downloading the EUD Files....................... 7 Deciding which files to download..................7 Determining the EUD version installed on the system..........7 Downloading the EUD IM file from F5..............7 Downloading the EUD ISO file from F5..............8 Verifying, Installing, and Loading the EUD Files..............9 After you download the EUD files..................
  • Page 4 Table of Contents...

  • Page 5: The End-User Diagnostic (Eud)

    EUD exists independently from the host software, and is available as a separate download. You should run the EUD only when you are advised to do so by your F5 Support representative. Important: You must download and install the latest EUD software version for your platform before you run any tests.
  • Page 6 The End-User Diagnostic (EUD)

  • Page 7: Downloading The Eud Files

    IM file The IM file is a self-extracting installation file. You can this file directly to your F5 system and use it to upgrade the EUD on the system or load a USB flash drive. MD5 file There is a corresponding MD5 file for each ISO image and IM file that you download.

  • Page 8: Downloading The Eud Iso File From F5

    Downloading the EUD Files After the download completes, verify the integrity of the file by checking the MD5 checksum. Downloading the EUD ISO file from F5 ® recommends that you obtain the latest version of the EUD ISO file that is supported on your platform from the F5 download site ( ) before you run these tests.

  • Page 9: Verifying, Installing, And Loading The Eud Files

    Use the MD5 file to verify the integrity of the file you download. verify the files Install the EUD from the IM Use secure copy ( ) to copy the IM file directly to your F5 ® installation package system, and use the IM file to upgrade the EUD on the system.
  • Page 10 Verifying, Installing, and Loading the EUD Files 3. Loopback mount the IM file, where is the name of the file you downloaded. <file_name> mkdir /tmp/eud; mount -o ro,loop <file_name>.im /tmp/eud 4. Insert a USB flash drive into the platform on which you mounted the IM file. 5.

  • Page 11: Running The Eud Tests

    Running the EUD Tests About running the EUD tests There are several options for running the EUD tests. Important: Before you run any EUD tests, you must download and install the latest EUD software version for your platform. Task Description Boot the EUD from a USB Plug your EUD USB flash drive into the system, and boot to the EUD.
  • Page 12 Running the EUD Tests 2. As the unit boots, it pauses briefly on the boot menu. Use the arrow keys to highlight End User Diagnostics. When the EUD starts, the EUD menu displays on the console.

  • Page 13: Eud Tests

    EUD Tests 1 System Report The System Report provides comprehensive details about all system hardware components, including: • Serial number ® • part number • Host information • BIOS version • Firmware version • Bootloader version • Processor, processor version •...

  • Page 14: Memory Test

    EUD Tests • Mezzanine temperature • Mezzanine voltages • CPU temperature • CPU fan speeds • SuperIO temperatures When you start the test, you see this message: Test Begin: Sensor Test After the report completes successfully, you see this message: Test Complete: Sensor Test: PASSED 4 Memory Test This test verifies the system memory, including this information:...

  • Page 15: Packet Path Test

    Field Testing F5 Hardware: iSeries Platforms 6 Packet Path Test This test verifies the internal paths to test the Ethernet interfaces in the system, including between the front panel switch, HSBs, processors, and more. When you start the test, you see this message:...

  • Page 16: Led Test

    When you start the test, you see this message: Test Begin: LCD test Flashing the F5 logo ball to assist with locating the chassis... Please answer all questions on the DUT's LCD screen. When the test is finished, the content of the log will be displayed below.

  • Page 17: D Display Test Report Log

    Field Testing F5 Hardware: iSeries Platforms D Display Test Report Log This option displays a test report. A report log is stored as the text file in the /shared/log/eud.log host file system. Important: You must run from the command line to create output for this report.
  • Page 18 EUD Tests...

  • Page 19: Legal Notices

    2018, F5 Networks, Inc. All rights reserved. F5 Networks, Inc. (F5) believes the information it furnishes to be accurate and reliable. However, F5 assumes no responsibility for the use of this information, nor any infringement of patents or other rights of third parties which may result from its use.
  • Page 20 Legal Notices Any modifications to this device, unless expressly approved by the manufacturer, can void the user's authority to operate this equipment under part 15 of the FCC rules. Canadian Regulatory Compliance This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Standards Compliance This product conforms to the IEC, European Union, ANSI/UL and Canadian CSA standards applicable to Information Technology products at the time of manufacture.
  • Page 21 Index Index boot (grub) menu MD5 checksum booting for EUD memory test CD/DVD drive non-interactive system tests booting EUD running all config module test non-interactive system tests (excluding system memory test) running all drive test packet path test power supply test about after downloading files booting from CD/DVD drive...
  • Page 22 Index...

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