Dell Console Switch manual Diagnostics Dialog Box, Diagnostic Test Details Description

Figure 3-18. Diagnostics Dialog Box

NOTE: A SIP may appear to be offline while it is being upgraded.

Next to each item to be tested, you will see a pass (green circle) or fail (red x) symbol display to the left of each item as that test finishes. The following table details each of the tests.

Table 3-5. Diagnostic Test Details

Test	Description
Memory Tests	Reports on the condition of the main board RAM
Firmware CRCs	Validates the current firmware images stored in the
	system’s FLASH
Comm Interfaces	Validates internal communication pathways
Switch Controller test	Verifies the switch matrix controller is accessible
	and functional
On-line SIPs	Indicates the total number of currently connected and
	powered SIPs
Offline SIPs	Indicates the number of SIPs that have been connected
	successfully in the past and are apparently powered down
Suspect SIPs	Indicates the number of SIPs that have been detected,
	but are either unavailable for connection or have dropped
	packets during the ping tests

To run diagnostic tests:

1If the OSCAR interface is not open, press <Print Screen>. The Main dialog box appears.

2Click Commands - Run Diagnostics. A warning message appears indicating that all users will be disconnected.

Basic Operation

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