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Chapter 3 Running System Diagnostics
3.1 Command Summary................................................................................ 3-2
3.2 Command Reference ............................................................................... 3-3
3.2.1 test.................................................................................................... 3-3
3.2.2 sys_exer............................................................................................ 3-6
3.2.3 cat el and more el.............................................................................. 3-8
3.2.4 crash................................................................................................. 3-9
3.2.5 memexer......................................................................................... 3-10
3.2.6 net -s............................................................................................... 3-13
3.2.7 net -ic ............................................................................................. 3-14
3.2.8 kill and kill_diags ........................................................................... 3-15
3.2.9 show_status..................................................................................... 3-16
Chapter 4 Server Management Console
4.1 Operating the System Remotely............................................................... 4-2
4.2 First-Time Setup...................................................................................... 4-5
4.3 Resetting the RMC to Factory Defaults.................................................... 4-8
4.4 Remote Management Console Commands............................................... 4-9
4.5 RMC Troubleshooting Tips ................................................................... 4-19
Chapter 5 Error Log Analysis
5.1 Fault Detection and Reporting ................................................................. 5-2
5.2 Machine Checks/Interrupts ...................................................................... 5-3
5.2.1 Error Logging and Event Log Entry Format...................................... 5-5
5.3 Event Record Translation ........................................................................ 5-5
5.3.1 OpenVMS Alpha Translation Using DECevent................................. 5-6
5.3.2 DIGITAL UNIX Translation Using DECevent.................................. 5-6
Chapter 6 System Configuration and Setup
6.1 Verifying System Configuration .............................................................. 6-2
6.1.1 System Firmware.............................................................................. 6-2
6.1.2 Switching Between Interfaces........................................................... 6-4
6.1.3 Verifying Configuration: AlphaBIOS Menu Options
for Windows NT............................................................................... 6-5
6.1.4 Verifying Configuration: SRM Console Commands
for DIGITAL UNIX and OpenVMS.................................................. 6-5
6.2 CPU, Memory, and Motherboard........................................................... 6-17
6.2.1 CPU Daughter Board ...................................................................... 6-17