Lenovo Dynamic System Analysis Preboot Diagnostic Program - Lenovo Flex System x440 Compute Node Installation And Service Manual

Table 8. Methods for viewing event logs
Condition
The compute node is not hung and is connected to a
network.
The compute node is not hung and is not connected to a
network.
The compute node is hung.

Lenovo Dynamic System Analysis Preboot diagnostic program

Lenovo Dynamic System Analysis (DSA) Preboot diagnostic program collects and analyzes system
information to aid in diagnosing compute node problems.
DSA Preboot performs the following tasks:
• Collects system information into a compressed XML file that you can send to Support
• Provides a bootable image that you can use to run extended hardware tests independent of the operating
system or applications
• Collects the version and license information from local VMware ESXi hypervisor software
DSA Preboot might appear to be unresponsive when you start the program. This is normal operation while
the program loads.
To obtain DSA code and the Dynamic System Analysis Installation and User's Guide, go to
support.lenovo.com/us/ en/documents/LNVO-DSA
To diagnose and resolve DSA messages, see
Running DSA Preboot
Use this information to run DSA Preboot.
To run the DSA Preboot diagnostic programs, complete the following steps:
1. If the compute node is running, turn off the compute node and all attached devices.
2. Turn on all attached devices; then, turn on the compute node.
3. When the prompt <F2> Diagnostics is displayed, press F2.
Action
Use any of the following methods:
• In a web browser, type the IP address of the Chassis
Management Module and go to the Event Log page.
• Run Portable or Installable DSA to view the event logs
or create an output file that you can send to Support.
• Use IPMItool to view the system-event log.
Use IPMItool locally to view the system-event log.
Use any of the following methods:
• If DSA Preboot is installed, restart the compute node
and press F2 to start DSA Preboot and view the event
logs.
• If DSA Preboot is not installed, insert the DSA Preboot
CD and restart the compute node to start DSA Preboot
and view the event logs.
• Alternatively, you can restart the compute node and
press F1 to start the Setup utility and view the POST
event log or system-event log. For more information,
see "Viewing event logs through the Setup utility" on
page 65.
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"DSA diagnostic test results" on page
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