Diagnostic Tools
The following table summarizes server diagnostic tools and identifies where you can find more information about diagnostic tools.
| Diagnostic Tool | Diagnostic Type | Function | Availability and Access | Links |
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Oracle ILOM |
SP firmware |
Monitors environmental condition and component functionality sensors, generates alerts, performs fault isolation, and provides remote access. View Oracle ILOM System Log. |
Access either in Standby power or Main power mode. OS independent. Local or remote access using CLI or web interface |
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Status Indicators |
Hardware and SP firmware |
View status of overall system and particular components, system indicators and sensors |
View hardware-based LED indicators when system power is available. Local or remote access. Sensor and status indicators are accessible from Oracle ILOM web interface or CLI. |
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UEFI Diagnostics |
Suite of diagnostic tests |
Manually or automatically run remote UEFI Diagnostics tests from Oracle ILOM to view results onscreen or in log files. |
Remote access using Oracle ILOM. |
Oracle x86 Servers Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Guide for Servers With Oracle ILOM 4.0.x at Systems Management and Diagnostics Documentation |
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Power-on Self-Test (POST) |
Host firmware |
Test core system components including CPUs, memory, and motherboard I/O bridge integrated circuits. |
Runs on startup. Available when the operating system is not running. Local or remote access through Oracle ILOM Remote Console. |
Oracle x86 Servers Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Guide for Servers With Oracle ILOM 4.0.x at Systems Management and Diagnostics Documentation |
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HWdiag |
SP firmware |
The HWdiag utility checks the status of a system and its components. You run the HWdiag utility within the Oracle ILOM Diag shell. |
Can function on Standby power and when operating system is not running. |
Local, but remote serial access is possible if the SP serial port is connected to a network-accessible terminal server. |
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Oracle Linux commands |
Operating system software |
Displays various kinds of system information. |
Requires operating system. |
Local, and over network. |