Diagnostics Process - Oracle SPARC T8-4 Service Manual

Understanding Diagnostics
When possible, PSH initiates steps to take the component offline. PSH also logs the fault to the
syslogd daemon and provides a fault notification with a message ID. You can use the message
ID to get additional information about the problem from the Knowledge Base article database.
A PSH console message provides this information about each detected fault:
Type
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Severity
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Description
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Automated response
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Impact
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Suggested action for system administrator
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If PSH detects a faulty component, use the fmadm faulty command to display information
about the fault. See
Related Information
"Diagnostics Process" on page 26
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"Checking for Faults" on page 27
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Diagnostics Process

This table describes the diagnostics process.
Step Diagnostic Action
1. Check the server for detected
faults using these tools:
■ System LEDs on the
front and rear panels.
■ fmadm faultycommand
from the Oracle Solaris
prompt or through the
Oracle ILOM fault
management shell.
2. Check the log files for fault
information.
3. Run POST to provide
additional low-level
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"Check for Faults" on page
Possible Outcome
Determine the faulty component and replace it, or
continue to advanced troubleshooting.
If system messages indicate a faulty component, replace
it.
If POST indicates a faulty component, replace it.
33.
Links
"Checking for Faults" on page 27
"Interpreting Log Files and System
Messages" on page 35
"Configuring POST" on page 37