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Sun Fire X4640 Server Diagnostics Guide Sun Fire X4640 Server Documentation Library |
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Overview of the Diagnostics Guide
Introduction to System Diagnostics
How to Troubleshoot Power Problems
How to Inspect the Outside of the Server
How to Inspect the Inside of the Server
How to Isolate and Correct DIMM ECC Errors
Identifying Correctable DIMM Errors (CEs)
Identifying BIOS DIMM Error Messages
Using the ILOM to Monitor the Host
Viewing the ILOM Sensor Readings
Viewing the ILOM System Event Log
Clearing the Faults from the System Event Log
Interpreting Event Log Time Stamps
Using SunVTS Diagnostics Software
Introduction to SunVTS Diagnostic Test Suite
How to Diagnose Server Problems With the Bootable Diagnostics CD
Creating a Data Collector Snapshot
How To Create a Snapshot With the ILOM Web Interface
How To Create a Snapshot With the ILOM Command-Line Interface
How to Reset the ILOM SP Using the Web Interface
Use the following general guideline steps when you begin troubleshooting.
Events that occurred prior to the failure
Whether any hardware or software was modified or installed
Whether the server was recently installed or moved
How long the server exhibited symptoms
The duration or frequency of the problem
If possible, make one change at a time, in order to isolate potential problems. In this way, you can maintain a controlled environment and reduce the scope of troubleshooting.