Online Diagnostics Modes of Operation
The Online diagnostics can be run in three modes:
Ÿ Service Mode allows checking of most system resources.
ŸConcurrent Mode allows the normal system functions to continue while select
resources are being checked.
ŸMaintenance Mode allows checking of most system resources.
Service Mode
Service mode provides | the | most | complete | checkout of the system resources. | ||||
mode also requires that no | other programs be running on the system. All sy | |||||||
resources | except | the | SCSI | adapter, and | the disk drives | used | for paging | |
tested. | However, | note | that | the | memory | and processor are | only | tested dur |
Error log analysis is done in service mode when you select the Problem Determination option on the DIAGNOSTIC MODE SELECTION menu.
Running the Online Diagnostics in Service Mode
To run Online diagnostics in service mode, take the following steps:
1. Stop all programs including the AIX operating system (get help if need
2.Turn the power off.
3.Remove all tapes, diskettes, and
4.Turn the power on.
a.When or after the diskette indicator appears, press F6 on the
b.Enter any requested passwords.
c. Follow any instructions to select a console.
5. After the diagnostic controller loads, DIAGNOSTIC OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS appear on the console display.
6. Follow the displayed instructions to checkout the desired resources.
7.When testing is complete; use the F3 key to return to the DIAGNOSTIC OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS.
8.Press the F3 key (from a defined terminal) or press 99 (for an undef terminal) to shutdown the diagnostics before turning off the system unit
