Power On Self Test (Post); Related Commands; Configuring The Boot-Up Diagnostics - Extreme Networks ExtremeWare Version 7.8 Troubleshooting Manual

Diagnostics

Power On Self Test (POST)

The POST actually consists of two test processes: a "pre-POST" portion that runs before the POST, and
the POST itself. The entire POST (both portions) runs every time the system is booted. It tests hardware
components and verifies basic system integrity. The POST can be configured to run in normal or
extended mode. The default is normal mode because it consumes less time.
The pre-POST test is a bootup process that tests CPU memory, Universal Asynchronous
Receiver/Transmitter (UART) parts, ASIC registers and memory.
The POST tests the following switch elements (depending on the module type: MSM or I/O module):
• Register ASIC on the CPU
• Real Time Clock
• Management port PCI memory, PCI interface, and transceiver loopback
• Register ASICs (Twister, Quake, MAC, Triumph ASICs)
• Memory (Twister ACL, Quake external memory, MAC memory, Triumph external memory)
• Built-in self test (BIST) in ASICs (Twister, MAC, Triumph)
• Loop-back test (ready state initialization; MAC loop-back test; IP route loop-back test)

Related Commands

configure diagnostics [extended | fastpost | normal | off | verbose | quiet]
unconfigure switch all
show diagnostics {slot [msm-a | msm-b | <slot number>]}
show switch

Configuring the Boot-Up Diagnostics

To configure the boot-up diagnostics, use this command:
configure diagnostics [extended | fastpost | normal | off | verbose | quiet]
where:
Specifies that the extended diagnostic routine be run each time the switch boots. The
extended
extended POST routine takes the switch fabric and ports offline, and performs extensive
ASIC, ASIC-memory, and packet memory tests.
Specifies that the fastpost diagnostic routine be run each time the switch boots. The
fastpost
fastpost routine takes the switch fabric offline and performs a simple ASIC test. The fastpost
routine is the default.
Specifies that the normal diagnostic routine be run each time the switch boots. The normal
normal
POST routine takes the switch fabric and ports offline, and performs a simple ASIC and
packet loopback test on all the ports.
Specifies that no diagnostic routine be run when the switch boots.
off
Specifies that the results of every test are recorded in the log. The verbose option is not
verbose
saved through a reboot, so you must reconfigure verbose mode after running diagnostics.
Specifies that only the pass or fail result is recorded in the log.
quiet
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