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2.4 VAX Diagnostic Supervisor Programs
The VAX Diagnostic Supervisor (VAX/DS) is a monitor that
controls operation of a diagnostic program. You can use
VAX/DS in one of two modes: standalone mode (exclusive
use of the system) or user mode (under the VMS operating
system).
Table 2–7: VAX Diagnostic Program Levels
Level Type of Test Run-Time Environment
1 System exercisers Runs under the VMS operating sys-
tem without VAX/DS
2R Function tests of peripheral devices Runs under the VMS operating sys-
tem with VAX/DS
2 Exercisers and function tests of
peripheral devices and processors
Runs under VAX/DS in user mode and
standalone mode
3 Function tests and logic tests of
peripheral devices and processors
Runs under VAX/DS in standalone
mode
Table 2–8: VAX/DS Documentation
Document Order Number
VAX Diagnostic Supervisor User’s Guide AA–FK66A–TE
VAX Diagnostic Software Handbook AA–F152A–TE
VAX Diagnostic Design Guide AA–FK67A–TE
VAX Systems Hardware Handbook EB–31692–46
2–30 VAX 6000 Models 300 and 400 Service Manual