Sun Microsystems 280R manual Diagnostics, Monitoring, Troubleshooting

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Diagnostics, Monitoring, and

Troubleshooting

The Sun Fire 280R server and its accompanying software contain many tools and features that help you:

■Monitor the status of a functioning system

■Isolate problems when there is a failure of a field-replaceable component

■Exercise the system to disclose an intermittent or incipient problem

For step-by-stepinstructions, turn to the relevant section.

■“How to Monitor the System” on page 175

■“How to Monitor the System Using Sun Remote System Control (RSC)” on page 175

■“How to Monitor the System Using Sun Management Center Software” on page 177

■“How to Isolate Failed Components” on page 178

■“How to Use Default NVRAM Parameters” on page 178

■“How to Isolate Failures Using Sun Remote System Control (RSC)” on page 179

■“How to Isolate Failures Using Power-On Self-Test (POST)” on page 179

■“How to Isolate Failures Using OpenBoot Diagnostics” on page 181

■“How to Set Up a tip Connection” on page 183

■“How to Configure a Local Graphics Console” on page 186

■“How to Set the Diagnostics Level” on page 186

■“How to Diagnose Specific Problems” on page 187

■“How to Exercise the System” on page 198

■“How to Check Whether SunVTS Software Is Installed” on page 198

■“How to Exercise the System Using SunVTS Software” on page 199

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