Example 4-4 Using an Unsupported Tool

ODE> WDIAG

The Hversion = 88c0. The Sversion = 491. UUT_MODEL = 88c

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WARNING: THIS PROCESSOR MODEL 88c IS INCOMPATIBLE WITH THIS DIAGNOSTIC.

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FATAL SOFTWARE ERROR !!

EXECUTION OF WDIAG MAY PRODUCE UNDEFINED RESULTS

ERROR: Initialization of WDIAG failed

If you are uncertain about which tools you can use on your system, specify the ls command at the ODE prompt to obtain information about the tools your system supports. For example:

Example 4-5 Determining the System-Supported Tools

ODE> ls

 

Modules on this boot media are:

 

filename

type

size

created

description

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README2

TM

345

06/03/14

64

bit version that displays README file

MAPPER2

TM

800

06/03/14

64

bit version of the system mapping utility

MEM2

TM

1604

06/03/14

64

bit Memory diagnostic

MAKODIAG

TM

9601

06/03/14

CPU diagnostic for PA8800 processors

PCIUTIL

TM

942

06/03/14

PCI HBA Firmware Update Utility

Entering Invalid Commands

Common errors such as specifying an unknown command, a misspelled command, or an inaccurate parameter will cause ODE to generate error messages. Example 4-6shows three such errors.

Example 4-6 Entering Invalid Commands

ODE> loadd

INVALID COMMAND: COMMAND = LOADD

ODE> load

MISSING PARAMETER: COMMAND = LOAD

ODE> load !4

INVALID PARAMETER: COMMAND = LOAD !4

Running ODE Tools on HP 9000 Systems

This section shows the output of tools run on HP 9000 systems. The complementary tools for Integrity Systems and Itanium worksations will produce similar results. The following examples are provided:

Examining the tools suite

Examining a tool's functions and running the tool

Using the makodiag command

Using the diskexpt2 command

Examining the Tools Suite

The following example shows the initiation of an ODE session and using the ls command to display the installed tools on a 64-bit system:

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HP UX Diagnostics Software Running ODE Tools on HP 9000 Systems, Entering Invalid Commands, Examining the Tools Suite

UX Diagnostics Software specifications

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The diagnostics environment is built on a robust architecture that integrates seamlessly with existing HP-UX systems. It supports various HP hardware components, allowing for comprehensive diagnostics across a wide range of devices. The software is designed to be user-friendly, featuring an intuitive interface that simplifies complex tasks, making it accessible even for less experienced IT staff.

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