Netra 440 Server Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Guide
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2. Diagnostics and the Boot Process
Diagnostics and the Boot Process
Tools and the Boot Process: A Summary
Isolating Faults in the System
Monitoring the System Using Advanced Lights Out Manager
Exercising the System Using SunVTS Software
Correspondence Between Logical and Physical Banks
Identifying CPU/Memory Modules
OpenBoot Diagnostics Test Descriptions
Decoding I2C Diagnostic Test Messages
Terms in Diagnostic Output Terms
Viewing and Setting OpenBoot Configuration Variables
Putting the System in Diagnostics Mode
Bypassing Firmware Diagnostics
Bypassing Diagnostics Temporarily
Isolating Faults Using POST Diagnostics
Isolating Faults Using Interactive OpenBoot Diagnostics Tests
Viewing Diagnostic Test Results After the Fact
Choosing a Fault Isolation Tool
Monitoring the System Using Sun Advanced Lights Out Manager
Using Solaris System Information Commands
Using OpenBoot Information Commands
Exercising the System Using SunVTS Software
Checking Whether SunVTS Software Is Installed
Updated Troubleshooting Information
Firmware and Software Patch Management
Sun Remote Services Net Connect
Configuring the System for Troubleshooting
Automatic System Recovery Settings
Remote Troubleshooting Capabilities
7. Troubleshooting Hardware Problems
Information to Gather During Troubleshooting
Error Information From the ALOM System Controller
Error Information From the System
Recording Information About the System
Responding to System Error States
Responding to System Hang States
Responding to Fatal Reset Errors and RED State Exceptions
Troubleshooting a System With the Operating System Responding
Troubleshooting a System After an Unexpected Reboot
Troubleshooting Fatal Reset Errors and RED State Exceptions
Troubleshooting a System That Does Not Boot
Troubleshooting a System That Is Hanging
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