System Diagnostics; Tested Items; Starting Up And Exiting System Diagnostics - NEC Bull NovaScale R620 User Manual

SYSTEM DIAGNOSTICS

The System Diagnostics runs several tests on the server.
Select [Tools] - [System Diagnostics] in the EXPRESSBUILDER to diagnose the system.

Tested Items

The following items are tested in system diagnostics.
Memory
CPU cache memory
Hard disk drive used as a system
IMPORTANT:
When executing the system diagnostics, make sure to remove the LAN cable. Executing the
system diagnostics with the LAN cable connected, the network may be influenced.
TIPS:
On checking the hard disk drive, no data is written into the disk.

Starting up and Exiting System Diagnostics

Follow the steps below to start the system diagnostics. (If the server is running, shut it down, and execute Step 1
through Step 12.)
1.
Shutdown the OS, and power off the server. Then, unplug the power cord.
2.
Disconnect all the LAN cables from the server.
3.
Plug the power cord and power on the server.
4.
Use the EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM to start the system.
Refer to "EXPRESSBUILDER" of Chapter 5 "Installing and Using Utilities", to start the system properly.
"EXPRESSBUILDER Top Menu" is displayed on the screen, when starting the system from the
EXPRESSBUILDER.
EXPRESSBUILDER Top Menu
5.
Select [Tools].
6.
Select [System Diagnostics].
The system diagnostics starts and will be completed in approximately three minutes.
When the diagnostics is completed, the display changes as shown below:
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