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U-Boot Diagnostics
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U-Boot automatically tests basic hardware functions to ensure that
there is enough functionality to boot the SP.
To launch U-Boot diagnostics, restart the server and type
“e”, “q”, or “n” to start the
appropriate diagnostics test.
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Refer to the U-Boot Diagnostics section in the Oracle x86 Servers Diagnostics, Applications, and
Utilities Guide for Servers with Oracle ILOM 3.1 and Oracle ILOM
3.2.x.
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Oracle ILOM Preboot Menu
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Use the Oracle Integrated Lights Out Manager (ILOM) preboot menu
to fix problems with Oracle ILOM that cannot be fixed while Oracle
ILOM is running. For instance, you can use this menu to interrupt
the Oracle ILOM boot process, configure settings, and continue
booting. Among other things, the Oracle ILOM preboot menu enables
you to reset the Oracle ILOM root password to the
factory default, restore Oracle ILOM access to the serial port, and
update the service processor (SP) firmware.
To launch the preboot menu you must reset the SP and interrupt the
boot process. Locally, you can do this by pressing and holding the
Locate button on the server while resetting the SP. Remotely, you
can do this by typing xyzzy during a pause in the
bootstrap process.
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Refer to the Oracle ILOM Preboot Menu section in the Oracle x86 Servers Diagnostics, Applications, and
Utilities Guide for Servers with Oracle ILOM 3.1 and Oracle ILOM
3.2.x.
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BIOS POST
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At system startup, the system BIOS performs a power-on self-test
(POST) that checks the hardware on your server to ensure that all
components are present and functioning properly. It displays the
results of this test on the system console.
To launch the power-on self-test and view the test output, reset
the power on the server.
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Refer to the BIOS POST section in the Oracle x86 Servers Diagnostics, Applications, and Utilities
Guide for Servers with Oracle ILOM 3.1 and Oracle ILOM
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OracleVTS
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Oracle VTS is a comprehensive diagnostic tool that verifies the
connectivity and functionality of most hardware controllers and
devices. Oracle VTS is the preferred test for diagnosing I/O and
host bus adapter (HBA) problems.
Launch Oracle VTS on a system running the Oracle Solaris operating
system. Alternatively, you can download the Oracle VTS ISO image to
your Oracle server or to a CD/DVD and then use Oracle ILOM
redirection to boot the image.
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Refer to the Oracle VTS section in the Oracle x86 Servers Diagnostics, Applications, and Utilities
Guide for Servers with Oracle ILOM 3.1 and Oracle ILOM
3.2.x.
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Run Diagnostics on Boot
or
PC-Check
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Run a predefined set of diagnostics tests to detect problems on
motherboard components, drives, ports, and slots.
Launch these tests from the Oracle Integrated Lights Out Manager
(ILOM) web interface or command-line interface (CLI):
Web:
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Click Host Management > Diagnostics.
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In the Run Diagnostics on Boot list box, select the level
of diagnostics you want to run (Enable, Disable, Extended,
or Manual), and then click Save.
CLI:
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Refer to the Run Pc-Check Diagnostics section in the Oracle x86 Servers Diagnostics, Applications, and
Utilities Guide for Servers with Oracle ILOM 3.1 and Oracle ILOM
3.2.x.
For systems with Oracle ILOM 3.2.1 or later, click the
More details link on the Oracle ILOM
Diagnostics web page.
Type the following in the Oracle ILOM CLI:
help /HOST/diag
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Service processor (Oracle ILOM)
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Oracle ILOM displays the status of system components. You can then
replace failed components, which often resolves the problem.
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