Running the System Diagnostics
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Using the Custom Test Options
When you select
Custom Test
in the
Main Menu
window, the
Customize
window appears and allows you to select the device(s) to be tested, select
specific options for testing, and view the test results.
Selecting Devices for Testing
The left side of the
Customize
window lists devices that can be tested.
Devices are grouped by device type or by module, depending on the option
you select. Click the (+) next to a device or module to view its components.
Click (+) on any component to view the tests that are available. Clicking a
device, rather than its components, selects all of the components of the
device for testing.
Selecting Diagnostics Options
Use the
Diagnostics Options
area to select how you want to test a device. You
can set the following options:
•
Non-Interactive Tests Only
— When checked, runs only tests that require
no user intervention.
•
Quick Tests Only
— When checked, runs only the quick tests on the
device. Extended tests will not run when you select this option.
•
Show Ending Timestamp
— When checked, time stamps the test log.
•
Test Iterations
— Selects the number of times the test is run.
•
Log output file path name
— When checked, enables you to specify
where the test log file is saved.
Extended Test
Performs a more thorough check of the system. This test can take
an hour or longer.
Custom Test
Tests a particular device.
Information
Displays test results.
Table 5-1. System Diagnostics Testing Options
Testing Option
Function
Summary of Contents for PowerEdge R900
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