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Oracle VTS 8.1.0 Software User's Guide
Updated: June 2016
Oracle VTS 8.1.0 Software User's Guide
Document Information
Using This Documentation
Related Documentation
Feedback
Support and Accessibility
Understanding the Software
Software Overview
Software Architecture
Testable Components
Understanding Test Modes
Online Stress Test Mode
System Exerciser Test Mode
Component Stress Test Mode
User Interface Options
Installing or Updating the Software
Preparing for Installation
Installation Requirements
Determine Installed Software Version
Determine Installed Package Version for Oracle Solaris 11 Updates
Obtaining Packages for Installation
Software Packages
Install the Software for Oracle Solaris 11
Set Up Man Page Access
Upgrade the Software for Oracle Solaris 11
Uninstall the Software for Oracle Solaris 11
Starting the Software
Preparing to Start the Software
System Requirements
Runtime Considerations
Device Preparations
Starting the Software (Interface)
Start the Software (GUI)
Start the Software (TTY UI)
Start the Software (CLI)
Starting the Software (No Interface)
Start Testing (No UI)
Start Long Testing
Start Short Testing
Start Memory Sub System Testing
Start Testing in all Stress Levels
Start Testing With Time Information
Starting the Software (CD/DVD)
Start the Software (Bootable CD/DVD)
Testing Using the GUI
GUI Overview
Configuring the Test Session (GUI)
View the Host Configuration (GUI)
Select a Test Mode (GUI)
Change Global Options (GUI)
Select Device to Test (GUI)
Change Individual Test Options (GUI)
Begin the Test Session (GUI)
Monitor the Test Session
Stop the Test Session (GUI)
Review the Log Files (GUI)
Delete the Log Files (GUI)
Reset the Test Session (GUI)
Use the Auto Mode Sequencer (GUI)
Saving a Test Session Configuration for Repeated Use (GUI)
Create and Save a Test Session (GUI)
List Test Sessions (GUI)
Load a Test Session (GUI)
To Create a Configuration File to Load Sessions From a User Defined Location
Delete a Test Session (GUI)
Reset a Test Session (GUI)
Quit the GUI
Testing Using the TTY UI
TTY UI Overview
Keyboard Commands for Navigation (TTY UI)
Display TTY UI HELP and Release Table
View the Host System Configuration (TTY UI)
Configuring the Test Session (TTY UI)
Select a Test Mode (TTY UI)
Change Global Options (TTY UI)
Select Devices to Test (TTY UI)
Change Individual Test Options (TTY UI)
Begin the Test Session (TTY UI)
Monitor the Test Session
Stop the Test Session (TTY UI)
Review the Log Files (TTY UI)
Reset the Test Session Results (TTY UI)
Saving a Test Configuration for Repeated Use
Session Files in Oracle VTS
Create and Save a Test Session (TTY UI)
List Test Sessions (TTY UI)
Load a Test Session (TTY UI)
Delete a Test Session (TTY UI)
Reset a Test Session (TTY UI)
Reprobe the Devices (TTY UI)
Use the Auto Mode Sequencer (TTY UI)
Quit VTS TTY UI
Testing Using the CLI
CLI Overview
View the Host Configuration
Configuring the Test Session (CLI)
Display and Set a Test Mode (CLI)
Display and Set Global Options (CLI)
Select Device to Test (CLI)
Change Individual Test Options (CLI)
Begin the Test Session (CLI)
Monitor the Test Session (CLI)
Stop the Test Session (CLI)
Review the Log Files (CLI)
Deleting the Log Files
Reset the Test Session (CLI)
Saving a Test Configuration for Repeated use (CLI)
Create and Save a Test Session (CLI)
List Test Sessions (CLI)
Load a Test Session (CLI)
Delete a Test Session (CLI)
Reset a Test Session (CLI)
Reprobe the Devices (CLI)
Use the Auto Mode Sequencer (CLI)
Stop the CLI
Bootable CD/DVD
Overview and Limitations
Using the Oracle VTS 8.1.0 Bootable Image Built on Oracle Solaris 11 Update Release
Use the Service Processor to Boot From the VTS Image
Interpreting VTS Messages
Log File Descriptions
Test Status Indicators
Log Files
VTS Messages
Using Additional VTS Features
Generate a Test Report
Use the vtsprobe Utility
Auto Mode Sequencer
Overview
Expected Behavior in Different Use Cases
Loop Option
Exiting the Auto Mode Sequencer
Automatic Setting of Levels
Safe and Unsafe Options
Create a Configuration File for the Unsafe Option
Understanding the Tests
Disk Test
Disk Subtests
Disk Test Setup
Disk Test Options
Disk Test Options (Configuration File)
Environment Test
Environment Test Requirements
Environment Test Modes
Graphics Test
Graphics Test Overview
Graphics Test Modes
Graphics Test Setup
Disable the Solaris Screen Saver
Change the Screen Resolution
Run hlgraphics Test
Check Presence of ast Driver on T4 System
Host Bus Adapter Test
Host Bus Adapter Test Modes
Host Bus Adapter Test Setup
Host Bus Adapter Test Options Through Configuration File
Io_Interconnect Test
Io_Interconnect Test Mode
Io_Interconnect Test Setup
Live-Network Port Testing Settings
Io_Interconnect Test Options Through Configuration File
IOports Test
IOports Test Overview
IOports Test Modes
IOports Test Setup
Media Test
Media Test Overview
Media Test Modes
Media Test Setup
Memory Test
Memory Test Overview
Memory Test Swap Space Requirements
Memory Test Modes
Memory Test Options Through Configuration File
Network Test
Network Test Overview
Network Test Modes
Network Test Setup
Live-Network Port Testing Settings
Network Test Options
Select and Deselect Network Tests
Select Target Devices Registered Under Network Test
Loopback Options
Choose Auto, Internal, External, or Back-to-Back Loopback
Network Test Options Through Configuration File
Processor Test
Processor Test Overview
Processor Test Modes
Removable Disk Test
Removable Disk Test Overview
Media Subtest
File System Subtest
Removable Disk Test Modes
Removable Disk Test Options Through Configuration File
Supported Configuration Parameters
VTS Harness Configuration File Parameters
Disk Test Configuration File Parameters
Removable Disk Test Configuration File Parameters
Host Bus Adapter Test Configuration File Parameters
Io_Interconnect Test Configuration File Parameters
Memory Test Configuration File Parameters
Network Test Configuration File Parameters
VTS on Logical Domains
Running Oracle VTS on LDOMS
VTS on the Primary or Control Domain
VTS on Logical or Guest Domains
VTS Sessions on LDOMs
Using the TTY Interface: System Exercisor
Using the TTY Interface - Component Stress
Building Test Connectors
Test Connector Overview
25-Pin Port A-to-Port B Plug
25-Pin Port A-to-A Port B-to-B Plug
9-Pin Male Single-Port Plug
9-Pin Female Single-Port Plug
9-Pin to 9-Pin Port-to-Port Cable
NT to TE Cable
TPE Cable for Fast Ethernet
TPE Cable for Gigabit and 10/100 Ethernet
9-Pin Male DB-9 External Connector
9-Pin Female DB-9 External Connector
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Language:
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Oracle VTS 8.1.0 Software User's Guide
June 2016
Install, configure, and use the software.
Document Information
Using This Documentation
Related Documentation
Feedback
Support and Accessibility
Understanding the Software
Software Overview
Software Architecture
Testable Components
Understanding Test Modes
Online Stress Test Mode
System Exerciser Test Mode
Component Stress Test Mode
User Interface Options
Installing or Updating the Software
Preparing for Installation
Installation Requirements
Determine Installed Software Version
Determine Installed Package Version for Oracle Solaris 11 Updates
Obtaining Packages for Installation
Software Packages
Install the Software for Oracle Solaris 11
Set Up Man Page Access
Upgrade the Software for Oracle Solaris 11
Uninstall the Software for Oracle Solaris 11
Starting the Software
Preparing to Start the Software
System Requirements
Runtime Considerations
Device Preparations
Starting the Software (Interface)
Start the Software (GUI)
Start the Software (TTY UI)
Start the Software (CLI)
Starting the Software (No Interface)
Start Testing (No UI)
Start Long Testing
Start Short Testing
Start Memory Sub System Testing
Start Testing in all Stress Levels
Start Testing With Time Information
Starting the Software (CD/DVD)
Start the Software (Bootable CD/DVD)
Testing Using the GUI
GUI Overview
Configuring the Test Session (GUI)
View the Host Configuration (GUI)
Select a Test Mode (GUI)
Change Global Options (GUI)
Select Device to Test (GUI)
Change Individual Test Options (GUI)
Begin the Test Session (GUI)
Monitor the Test Session
Stop the Test Session (GUI)
Review the Log Files (GUI)
Delete the Log Files (GUI)
Reset the Test Session (GUI)
Use the Auto Mode Sequencer (GUI)
Saving a Test Session Configuration for Repeated Use (GUI)
Create and Save a Test Session (GUI)
List Test Sessions (GUI)
Load a Test Session (GUI)
To Create a Configuration File to Load Sessions From a User Defined Location
Delete a Test Session (GUI)
Reset a Test Session (GUI)
Quit the GUI
Testing Using the TTY UI
TTY UI Overview
Keyboard Commands for Navigation (TTY UI)
Display TTY UI HELP and Release Table
View the Host System Configuration (TTY UI)
Configuring the Test Session (TTY UI)
Select a Test Mode (TTY UI)
Change Global Options (TTY UI)
Select Devices to Test (TTY UI)
Change Individual Test Options (TTY UI)
Begin the Test Session (TTY UI)
Monitor the Test Session
Stop the Test Session (TTY UI)
Review the Log Files (TTY UI)
Reset the Test Session Results (TTY UI)
Saving a Test Configuration for Repeated Use
Session Files in Oracle VTS
Create and Save a Test Session (TTY UI)
List Test Sessions (TTY UI)
Load a Test Session (TTY UI)
Delete a Test Session (TTY UI)
Reset a Test Session (TTY UI)
Reprobe the Devices (TTY UI)
Use the Auto Mode Sequencer (TTY UI)
Quit VTS TTY UI
Testing Using the CLI
CLI Overview
View the Host Configuration
Configuring the Test Session (CLI)
Display and Set a Test Mode (CLI)
Display and Set Global Options (CLI)
Select Device to Test (CLI)
Change Individual Test Options (CLI)
Begin the Test Session (CLI)
Monitor the Test Session (CLI)
Stop the Test Session (CLI)
Review the Log Files (CLI)
Deleting the Log Files
Reset the Test Session (CLI)
Saving a Test Configuration for Repeated use (CLI)
Create and Save a Test Session (CLI)
List Test Sessions (CLI)
Load a Test Session (CLI)
Delete a Test Session (CLI)
Reset a Test Session (CLI)
Reprobe the Devices (CLI)
Use the Auto Mode Sequencer (CLI)
Stop the CLI
Bootable CD/DVD
Overview and Limitations
Using the Oracle VTS 8.1.0 Bootable Image Built on Oracle Solaris 11 Update Release
Use the Service Processor to Boot From the VTS Image
Interpreting VTS Messages
Log File Descriptions
Test Status Indicators
Log Files
VTS Messages
Using Additional VTS Features
Generate a Test Report
Use the vtsprobe Utility
Auto Mode Sequencer
Overview
Expected Behavior in Different Use Cases
Loop Option
Exiting the Auto Mode Sequencer
Automatic Setting of Levels
Safe and Unsafe Options
Create a Configuration File for the Unsafe Option
Understanding the Tests
Disk Test
Disk Subtests
Disk Test Setup
Disk Test Options
Disk Test Options (Configuration File)
Environment Test
Environment Test Requirements
Environment Test Modes
Graphics Test
Graphics Test Overview
Graphics Test Modes
Graphics Test Setup
Disable the Solaris Screen Saver
Change the Screen Resolution
Run hlgraphics Test
Check Presence of ast Driver on T4 System
Host Bus Adapter Test
Host Bus Adapter Test Modes
Host Bus Adapter Test Setup
Host Bus Adapter Test Options Through Configuration File
Io_Interconnect Test
Io_Interconnect Test Mode
Io_Interconnect Test Setup
Live-Network Port Testing Settings
Io_Interconnect Test Options Through Configuration File
IOports Test
IOports Test Overview
IOports Test Modes
IOports Test Setup
Media Test
Media Test Overview
Media Test Modes
Media Test Setup
Memory Test
Memory Test Overview
Memory Test Swap Space Requirements
Memory Test Modes
Memory Test Options Through Configuration File
Network Test
Network Test Overview
Network Test Modes
Network Test Setup
Live-Network Port Testing Settings
Network Test Options
Select and Deselect Network Tests
Select Target Devices Registered Under Network Test
Loopback Options
Choose Auto, Internal, External, or Back-to-Back Loopback
Network Test Options Through Configuration File
Processor Test
Processor Test Overview
Processor Test Modes
Removable Disk Test
Removable Disk Test Overview
Media Subtest
File System Subtest
Removable Disk Test Modes
Removable Disk Test Options Through Configuration File
Supported Configuration Parameters
VTS Harness Configuration File Parameters
Disk Test Configuration File Parameters
Removable Disk Test Configuration File Parameters
Host Bus Adapter Test Configuration File Parameters
Io_Interconnect Test Configuration File Parameters
Memory Test Configuration File Parameters
Network Test Configuration File Parameters
VTS on Logical Domains
Running Oracle VTS on LDOMS
VTS on the Primary or Control Domain
VTS on Logical or Guest Domains
VTS Sessions on LDOMs
Using the TTY Interface: System Exercisor
Using the TTY Interface - Component Stress
Building Test Connectors
Test Connector Overview
25-Pin Port A-to-Port B Plug
25-Pin Port A-to-A Port B-to-B Plug
9-Pin Male Single-Port Plug
9-Pin Female Single-Port Plug
9-Pin to 9-Pin Port-to-Port Cable
NT to TE Cable
TPE Cable for Fast Ethernet
TPE Cable for Gigabit and 10/100 Ethernet
9-Pin Male DB-9 External Connector
9-Pin Female DB-9 External Connector
Index
A
C
D
F
G
H
I
L
M
O
Q
R
S
T
U
V