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Diagnostic software and troubleshooting issues, Sunvts diagnostic software, Appendix b – Sun Microsystems X1150A User Manual

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A P P E N D I X

B

Diagnostic Software and
Troubleshooting Issues

This appendix provides an overview of the SunVTS diagnostic application and
instructions for testing the adapter using the onboard FCode self-test. There is also a
section outlining some common troubleshooting issues. This appendix contains the
following sections:

“SunVTS Diagnostic Software” on page 73

“Using the OpenBoot PROM FCode Self-Test” on page 74

“Troubleshooting Issues” on page 76

SunVTS Diagnostic Software

The SunVTS software executes multiple diagnostic hardware tests 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

and the

netlbtest

check 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 –

To use the

nettest

or

netlbtest

diagnostic, you must have the SunVTS

software installed on your system. Refer to the Solaris Sun Hardware Platform Guide,
which was shipped with the Solaris Supplement CD, for instructions on how to install
the SunVTS software.