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APPENDIX B
Diagnostic Software andTroubleshooting Issues
This appendix provides an overview of the SunVTS diagnostic application and
instructions for testing the adapter using the onboard FCode self-test. Thereis also a
section outlining some common troubleshooting issues. This appendix contains the
following sections:
■“SunVTS Diagnostic Software” on page53
■“Using the OpenBoot PROM FCode Self-Test”on page 54
■“TroubleshootingIssues” on page 56

SunVTS Diagnostic Software

The SunVTS software executes multiple diagnostic hardwaretests from a single user
interface and is used to verify the configuration and functionality of most hardware
controllers and devices. The SunVTS software operates primarily from a graphical
user interface, enabling test parameters to be set quickly and easily while a
diagnostic test operation is being performed.
The nettest diagnostic checks all the networking interfaces on a system, including
the Sun GigaSwift Ethernet adapter.Refer to the SunVTS User’s Guide for more
information on how to run the nettest diagnostic test.
Note – Touse the nettest diagnostic, you must have the SunVTS software
installedon your system.Refer to the SolarisSun Hardware Platform Guide , which was
shipped with the Solaris Supplement CD, for instructions on how to install the
SunVTS software.