Interpreting Log Files And System Messages; Check The Message Buffer - Oracle SPARC T8-4 Service Manual

5. Follow the suggested actions to repair the fault.
6. If necessary, clear the fault manually.
See "Clear a Fault Manually" on page
Related Information
"PSH Overview" on page 25
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"Clear a Fault Manually" on page 39
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Interpreting Log Files and System Messages

With the OS running on the server, you have the full complement of Oracle Solaris OS files and
commands available for collecting information and for troubleshooting.
If PSH does not indicate the source of a fault, check the message buffer and log files for
notifications for faults. Drive faults are usually captured by the Oracle Solaris message files.
These topics explain how to view the log files and system messages.
"Check the Message Buffer" on page 35
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"View Log Files (Oracle Solaris)" on page 36
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"View Log Files (Oracle ILOM)" on page 36
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Check the Message Buffer

The dmesg command checks the system buffer for recent diagnostic messages and displays
them.
1. Log in as superuser.
2. Type:
# dmesg
Related Information
"View Log Files (Oracle Solaris)" on page 36
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"View Log Files (Oracle ILOM)" on page 36
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Interpreting Log Files and System Messages
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Detecting and Managing Faults 35