Dell Console Switch - Manual (Page 41)

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Figure 3-18. Diagnostics Dialog Box
NOTE: A SIP may appear to be offline while it is being upgraded.
Next to each item to be tested, you will see a pass (green circle) or fail (red x) symbol display to the
left of each item as that test finishes. The following table details each of the tests.
To run diagnostic tests:
1
If the OSCAR interface is not open, press . The Main dialog box appears.
2
Click Commands
- Run Diagnostics
. A warning message appears indicating that all users will
be disconnected.
Table 3-5. Diagnostic Test Details
Test Description
Memory Tests Reports on the condition of the main board RAM
Firmware CRCs Validates the current firmware images stored in the
system’s FLASH
Comm Interfaces Validates internal communication pathways
Switch Controller test Verifies the switch matrix controller is accessible
and functional
On-line SIPs Indicates the total number of currently connected and
powered SIPs
Offline SIPs Indicates the number of SIPs that have been connected
successfully in the past and are apparently powered down
Suspect SIPs Indicates the number of SIPs that have been detected,
but are either unavailable for connection or have dropped
packets during the ping tests