Specifications

run diagnostics
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run diagnostics
run diagnostics [extended | normal] slot <slot>
Description
Runs normal or extended diagnostics on an I/O slot.
Syntax Description
Default
N/A.
Usage Guidelines
If you run the diagnostic routine on an I/O module, that module is taken off-line while the diagnostic
test is performed. The ports on the module do not forward traffic. Once the diagnostic test is completed,
the I/O module is automatically reset and becomes operational again.
NOTE
Run diagnostics when the switch can be brought off-line. The tests conducted are extensive and affect
traffic that must be processed by the system CPU. The diagnostics are processed by the CPU whether
you run them on an I/O or a management module.
On an I/O module, the extended diagnostic routine can require significantly more time to complete,
depending on the number of ports on the module.
You must enter the Bootloader to run the diagnostic routine on the MSM module. The module is taken
offline while the diagnostics test is performed. Once the diagnostic test is completed, the MSM reboots,
and becomes operational again.
Running Diagnostics on MSM Modules. To run diagnostics on an MSM module, you must first enter
the Bootloader and then issue a series of commands.
To access the Bootloader, follow these steps:
1 Attach a serial cable to the console port of the switch.
2 Attach the other end of the serial cable to a properly configured terminal or terminal emulator,
power cycle the switch and depress any ASCII key on the keyboard of the terminal during the boot
up process.
extended Runs an extended diagnostic routine. Takes the ports offline, and performs
extensive ASIC, ASIC-memory, packet memory, and packet loopback tests.
normal Runs a normal diagnostic routine. Takes the ports offline, and performs a
simple ASIC and packet loopback test on all the ports.
slot Specifies the slot number of an I/O module.