Product guide
112 Configuration Software and Utilities
113MAXDATA PLATINUM 90004R Server System
Understanding the General User Interface
The platform diagnostics application uses multiple screens from which you can choose execution
options, enable or disable tests for execution, and dene test parameters. The initial screen consists
of four pull down menus:
• File
• System Information
• Platform Test
• Help
Up and down arrows navigate vertically through all areas of the screen. During navigation, items
that you can modify become highlighted. Left and right arrow keys navigate horizontally through the
menus.
• Pressing the <Enter> key with an execution option highlighted causes the action to occur.
• Pressing the <Enter> key from within a dialog box causes data to be entered.
• Pressing the <F1> key while a test is highlighted or has the greater-than character (>) to the
left of it causes on-line help for that test to appear.
• Pressing the <ESC> key with on-line help displayed or with a dialog box displayed dismisses
the information or dialog box.
Understanding Basic Testing
The Platform Test menu is set up in the order that is typically used:
• Test Setup allows you to determine which tests to run and how thoroughly to test.
• Run Test starts test execution and provides some indication of test progress.
• View Results shows the results window and allows you to view and clear the test log.
Enabling Tests For Execution
To enable one or more tests for execution, select Test setup from the Platform test menu. Use the
up and down arrows to rst select a test, and then press <Q> for a quick test, <C> for a complete
test, or <D> to disable the test. When a test is enabled, the word “Quick” or “Complete” appears
next to the test under the “Coverage” column. If a test is disabled, the word “Disabled” appears
under that column. An individual test may be executed up to nine times for each run of the test suite.
With the test highlighted, pressing a single digit 1 – 9 on the keyboard sets the number of iterations
for an individual test.
Because of space limitations, the test area of the screen displays only six tests at a time. Using the
arrow keys causes the test display to scroll completely through the list.
NOTE
By default on startup all tests are set to “Quick” test and single iteration. You may go directly to “Run
Test” if no changes are required.