Specifications

3
System Exerciser
3.1 Overview
The applicationDEC system exerciser (SYSEX) is a standalone, diskette-
based diagnostic that detects and isolates hardware problems to the field
replaceable unit (FRU) level. SYSEX tests each system unit simultaneously
with peripheral and communication transfers to detect interactive errors.
Note
Version 4.0 or higher of the applicationDEC System Exerciser is
required for use with the applicationDEC 400xP system.
SYSEX verifies the following:
• System motherboard logic
• Memory expansion module
• Serial port (COM1, COM2) logic
• Parallel port (LPT1) logic
• Terminal multiplexer module
• EtherWORKS Turbo Ethernet controller
• 3.5-inch diskette drive
• 5.25-inch diskette drive
• 2.2 GB helical 8 mm tape drive (TKZ08)
• 320/525 MB QIC tape drive (TZK10)
System Exerciser 3–1