System Diagnostics; Test Items; Startup And Exit Of System Diagnostics - NEC Express5800 Series User Manual

SYSTEM DIAGNOSTICS

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

Test 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.

Startup and Exit of 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 NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM to start the system.
Refer to "NEC EXPRESSBUILDER" of Chapter 5 "Installing and Using Utilities," to
start the system properly. "NEC EXPRESSBUILDER Top Menu" is displayed on the
screen, when starting the system from the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER.
Maintenance 6-7