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AlphaServer 8200/8400 Operations Manual
6.17.3 Testing a Module or Devices
To test a processor, memory module, or an I/O adapter and its associated devices,
enter the test command and the correct mnemonic. Mnemonics are displayed
when you enter a show configuration or a show device command.
Example 6-16 Sample Test Command, I/O Adapter Test
P00>>> set d_report full
P00>>> test demna0
➊
Console is in diagnostic mode
Network adapter test selected for runtime of 120 seconds
Initializing demna0
Waiting for self tests to complete...
Self-test passed on device demna0
➋
Configuring demna0
polling for units on demna0, slot 2, bus 0, xmi0...
exa0.0.0.2.1: 08-00-2B-2A-CF-BE
Starting network exerciser on exa0.0.0.2.1 (id #41da) in internal
loopback mode
Still testing...network
Still testing...network
Still testing...network
Still testing...network
Still testing...network
Still testing...network
Still testing...network
Still testing...network
Still testing...network
Test time has expired...
Stopping all testing... please wait
Stopping network exerciser on exa0.0.0.2.1 (id #41da)
---------Testing done ------------
Shutting down drivers...
Shutting down units on demna0, slot 2, bus 0, hose 1...
➌
P00>>>
In Example 6-16:
➊
At the console prompt, the operator enters test demna0. The device mnemonic,
demna0, was identified by issuing a show configuration command.
➋
The DEMNA0 adapter is initialized and passes self-test.
➌
The status messages report that the network exercisers started and completed.
