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Diagnostic software and troubleshooting issues, Sunvts diagnostic software – Sun Microsystems GigaSwift Ethernet Adapter User Manual

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A P P E N D I X

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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 93

“Using the OpenBoot PROM FCode Self-Test” on page 95

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.

Note –

SunVTS diagnostic software is not currently available for Solaris 9 x86

Operating Systems.

The SunVTS

nettest

diagnostic can be used to test all of the networking interfaces

on the system, including the interfaces on the adapter.

To use the

nettest

diagnostic, you must have the SunVTS software installed on

your system. Refer to the Solaris on Sun Hardware Platform Guide for SunVTS
installation instructions.