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

6-4 Maintenance

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
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CPU cache memory
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Hard disk drive used as a system drive
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IMPORTANT:
cable. Executing the system diagnostics with the LAN cable connected may affect the
network.
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 allow the server to power off. Then, unplug the power cords.
2.
Disconnect all the LAN cables from the server.
3.
Plug the power cords 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.
NEC EXPRESSBUILDER Top Menu
5.
Select [Tools].
When executing the system diagnostics, make sure to remove the LAN