and off (no testing). The system runs the appropriate level of diagnostics based on the setting of the OpenBoot PROM variable diag-level.

The default setting for diag-levelis min.

If your server is set up without a local console or terminal, you will need to set up a monitor, console, or terminal before setting the diagnostic level. See Section 2.10 “About Communicating With the Server” on page 73.

7.7.2What to Do

Note - Perform this procedure with the power on and the keyswitch set to the Power-On/Off position.

1.With the keyswitch in the Power-On/Off position, press the Break key on your alphanumeric terminal's keyboard, or enter the Stop-a sequence on a Sun keyboard.

To enter the Stop-a sequence, press the Stop key and the a key simultaneously. The ok prompt is displayed.

2.To set the diag-levelvariable, type the following:

ok setenv diag-level value

The value can be off, min, or max. See Section 7.5.2 “Configuration Variable” on page 194 for information about each setting.

7.8About SunVTS Software

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SunVTS , the Sun Validation and Test Suite, is an online diagnostics tool and system exerciser for verifying the configuration and functionality of hardware controllers, devices, and platforms. You can run SunVTS using any of these interfaces: a command-line interface, a TTY interface, or a graphical interface that runs within a windowed desktop environment.

SunVTS software lets you view and control a testing session over modem lines or over a network. Using a remote system, you can view the progress of a SunVTS testing session, as well as change testing options and control all testing features of another system on the network.

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