C H A P T E R 13

SunVTS

This chapter describes using the SunVTS software to troubleshoot problems with the Sun Ultra 45 or Ultra 25 workstation. Topics include:

Section 13.1, SunVTS Overview

Section 13.2, Installing SunVTS

Section 13.3, SunVTS Documentation

13.1 SunVTS Overview

The Sun validation test suite software, SunVTS, is a comprehensive software diagnostic package that tests and validates hardware by verifying the connectivity and functionality of most hardware components. SunVTS is a system exerciser that you can use to check for intermittent or long-term failures.

SunVTS software executes multiple diagnostic tests from a GUI that provides test configuration and status monitoring. The SunVTS interface can run on one workstation to display a SunVTS test session of another workstation on the network.

13.2 Installing SunVTS

The SunVTS software is preinstalled on your Sun Ultra 45 or Ultra 25 workstation hard drive. Use only SunVTS 6.1 or subsequent compatible versions.

You can find the latest revisions of SunVTS software on the web at:

http://www.sun.com/oem/products/vts/

The web site can also provide you with installation instructions.

13.3 SunVTS Documentation

Detailed SunVTS information can be found in the following documents:

SunVTS 6.1 User's Guide, 819-2361 describes how to install, configure, and run the SunVTS diagnostic software.

SunVTS Quick Reference Card, 819-2365, provides an overview of how to use the SunVTS GUI.

SunVTS 6.1 Release Notes, 819-2363, provides updates to the SunVTS documents.

SunVTS Test Reference Manual for SPARC Platforms, 819-2362, provides details about each SPARC SunVTS test.

Sun VTS Reference Manual, 819-2364, provides the SunVTS man pages

The SunVTS documentation is available at:

http://www.sun.com/documentation/