D Running Diagnostic Tests



The OpenBoot PROM tests (test-all, watch-net-all) and UNIX tests (ifconfig, netstat, ping) described in the first chapter of this manual are normally sufficient to test the SQEC card and verify its functionality. You may choose to run Sundiag for further test coverage.

Note - The SBus Quad Ethernet Controller is not supported in Sundiag for Solaris 1.x.

Sundiag, a system exerciser, runs diagnostic tests on Sun(TM) hardware. Sundiag verifies the configuration, functionality, and reliability of most Sun hardware controllers and devices.

The Sundiag TTY interface makes it possible to run Sundiag from a terminal that is attached to a serial port or from a modem. For detailed instructions on using Sundiag, see the Sundiag User's Guide that was shipped with your operating system documentation.

D.1 Hardware and Software Requirements

The SQEC card can be tested with Sundiag on any system that is running Solaris 2.x, revision 2.3 or later, or any other compatible operating system. The operating system kernel must be configured to support all of the peripherals that are to be tested.

The amount of swap space required varies with the type and amount of hardware being tested. Sundiag requires a minimum of 8 MBytes of swap space. Frame buffer tests require additional swap space and the virtual memory test requires special swap space considerations. See the Sundiag
User's Guide for the swap requirements.

D.2 SQEC Card Test Option

Use nettest to check the Ethernet hardware on the system and the Ethernet controllers.

To start the nettest:

    1. Click on SBUS DEVICES on the SunDiag control panel.
    2. Click on SQEC "qe0 nettest" to display nettest on the SunDiag status window.

    Make sure that only SQEC nettest is selected. If other items on the menu are selected, point the mouse on the box item to deselect the item.

    3. To change the default test options, click on the Option button to display the pop-up menu.
      a. Select the test options from the option menu.
      b. Click on the Apply button when finished.

D.3 Starting Sundiag

To run Sundiag, refer to the Sundiag manual that was shipped with your operating system documentation.

D.4 The Sundiag Window

Note - Examples in this section show Sundiag running in the OPEN LOOKŪ environment. Sundiag run in the SunView(TM) environment will look different.

After you enter the sundiag command, the Sundiag window is displayed on your screen. This window is the primary interface for running Sundiag. Refer to Figure D-1.

The Sundiag window is divided into four small windows:

    Figure D-1 Sundiag Window

D.5 Starting the Test

    1. Review the information in the control panel, which identifies the devices that are available for testing. See Figure D-2.
    2. Click on the device that you want to test (SBUS DEVICES, for example).

    Your selection is confirmed with the display of a highlighted box next to the device name.

    Figure D-2 Sundiag Control Panel

    3. Click on the Options button, opposite the device name, to display a pop-up option menu. See Figure D-3.
    4. Select your test options.

    Figure D-3 Pop-Up Option Menu

      a. If you want to use the settings that are displayed on the pop-up menu, click on the control panel Default button. Then, click on the Start button.
      b. If you want to change the settings that are displayed, point the mouse at a setting. Press to cycle the settings until the setting you require is displayed. Click on the Apply button. Then, click on the Start button on the control panel.
    5. Watch the console window for messages.
    6. To interrupt a test or to stop after a test is completed, click on the Stop button.

If no problems are identified during the testing, the SQEC card is ready for operation in your system. Click on the Quit button to exit Sundiag.