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Server Diagnostics Test Reference

Appendix

This reference describes the tests available in Server Diagnostics and gives estimates for how long the tests take to complete.

The types of tests available depend on if you’re using Server Diagnostics EFI or Server Diagnostics Mac OS X, and on your server model and configuration.

Comparison of Available Tests

The following table compares the tests available by component, depending on if you’re using Server Diagnostics EFI or Server Diagnostics Mac OS X. For more information about the specific tests available for each component, see “Server Diagnostics EFI Tests” on page 38 and “Server Diagnostics Mac OS X Tests” on page 44.

A % indicates that a test is available:

Component tested	Available in Server	Available in Server	Notes
	Diagnostics EFI	Diagnostics Mac OS X
AirPort	%	%	Different tests are
			available depending
			on the tool.

Bluetooth		%

Ethernet controller	%	%	Different tests are
			available depending
			on the tool.

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Contents Apple Server Diagnostics User Guide Apple Contents Appendix Server Diagnostics Test Reference ÂÂ USB ports ÂÂ Video controller Overview and RequirementsOverview and Requirements Option Considerations Overview of Server Diagnostics ConfigurationsAdmin Tools disc General Requirements RequirementsStorage Device Requirements Order to You needLocal and Remote Requirements NetBoot Server RequirementsNetBoot server Setup and InstallationTo do this Do this To create and format empty storage device volumesTo install Server Diagnostics EFI Installing Server Diagnostics EFIInstalling Server Diagnostics Mac OS Restoring Server Diagnostics EFITo restore Server Diagnostics EFI To install Server Diagnostics Mac OS System Preferences pane Recommended configuration Setting Up a NetBoot ServerOpen Server Admin located in /Applications/Server To set up a NetBoot serverTo delete the Server Diagnostics NetBoot image Deleting the Server Diagnostics NetBoot ImageGoal Hold down this key at server startup Changing the Startup DiskChanging the Startup Disk in System Preferences Changing the Startup Disk Using the Command-Line InterfaceTo change the startup disk in System Preferences To change the startup disk using the command-line interface Changing the Startup Disk Using Apple Remote DesktopChanging the Startup Disk Temporarily at Startup To disable the firmware password Disabling the Firmware PasswordTo temporarily change the startup disk at startup Starting Up Server Diagnostics Setting Server Diagnostics to Host, Client, or Local Mode Using Server DiagnosticsMode Description Remotely Testing a Client ServerFollowing table describes the three modes To remotely test a client server Testing the Local Server Using Server Diagnostics Mac OS Testing the Local Server Using Server Diagnostics EFITo test the local server using Server Diagnostics EFI To test the local server using Server Diagnostics Mac OSÂÂ Shut down the server Using Server Diagnostics EFITo customize Server Diagnostics EFI test settings Customizing Server Diagnostics EFI Test SettingsServer Diagnostics EFI, select the test settings you want To run the test, click TestViewing the Hardware Profile Clearing the Test LogShutting Down or Restarting the Server Viewing Saved LogsTaking Screenshots Using Server Diagnostics Mac OSTo take a screenshot To customize Server Diagnostics Mac OS X test settings Customizing Server Diagnostics Mac OS X Test SettingsTo work with test groups Working with Test GroupsTest group Test selections To view logs Viewing LogsLog type Description Color StatusAppended values use this format Setting Log PreferencesTo set log preferences Quitting Server Diagnostics Mac OS X While a Test Is Running% indicates that a test is available Comparison of Available TestsThese tests run when you start up Server Diagnostics EFI Server Diagnostics EFI TestsStartup Tests Test Estimated completion time DescriptionEthernet Controller Tests AirPort TestsOr 00s Memory Tests Hard Drive TestsMulticore Memory Tests Extended Memory Tests Processor Tests Power Supply TestsSensor Tests SMC PID Sensor TestsThese tests run when you start up Server Diagnostics Mac OS Server Diagnostics Mac OS X TestsBluetooth Tests SSD Threaded Media Scan Not available SMC PID Sensor Second Checks the SMC PID sensor Behavior Video Controller Tests