Chapter 6. Introducing Tasks and Service Aids
The AIX Diagnostic Package contains programs that are called Tasks. Tasks can be thought of as performing a specific function on a resource; for example, running diagnostics or performing a service aid on a resource. This chapter describes the tasks available in AIX Diagnostics Version 4.2 and later.
Note: Many of these programs work on all system model architectures. Some programs are only accessible from online diagnostics in service or concurrent mode, while others may be accessible only from Standalone Diagnostics. Still other programs may only be supported on a particular system architecture, such as CHRP (Common Hardware Reference Platform), or RSPC (PowerPC Reference Platform). The 7044 Model 170 is a CHRP architecture system.
Use the FUNCTION SELECTION menu to perform tasks.
After a task is selected, a resource menu may be presented showing all resources supported by the task.
You can use a fast path method to perform a task by using the diag command and the
vCertify ± certifies media
vChkspares ± checks for the availability of spare sectors
vDownload ± downloads microcode to an adapter or device
vDisp_mcode ± displays current level of microcode
vFormat ± formats media
vIdentify ± identifies the PCI RAID physical disks
To run these tasks directly from the command line, specify the resource and other
Tasks
The following tasks are described in this chapter:
vAdd Resource to Resource List
vAIX Shell Prompt
vAnalyze Adapter Internal Log
vBackup and Restore Media
vCertify Media
vChange Hardware Vital Product Data
vConfigure Dials and LPFKeys
vConfigure ISA Adapters
vConfigure Reboot Policy
vConfigure Remote Maintenance Policy
vConfigure Ring Indicate Power On
vConfigure Ring Indicate Power On Policy
vConfigure Service Processor
