Diagnostic Tools
HP Servers Troubleshooting Guide
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Diagnostics
Diagnostics is a diagnostic utility that tests the operation of your hardware. If
problems are found, Diagnostics isolates the failure down to the replaceable part,
whenever possible. Several versions of Diagnostics are available, including the latest
version, Enterprise Diagnostics LX32, as well as previous versions for 32- and 64-bit
systems. Refer to your server-specific user documentation to determine what type of
Diagnostics your server supports.
Diagnostic error codes are generated when Diagnostics recognizes a problem. These
error codes help identify defective components. Refer to Appendix B for a list of
possible test error codes, their causes, and the steps for problem resolution. For each
test error code listed in Appendix B, the Recommended Action column lists the steps
necessary to correct the problem. Complete each step one by one, running
Diagnostics after each step to see whether the error condition has been corrected.
Enterprise Diagnostics LX32
Enterprise Diagnostics LX32 is a tool designed to run on all ProLiant servers that are
running SmartStart 6.00 or later. Enterprise Diagnostics LX32 lets you view
information about your server's hardware configuration and perform hardware tests
on processors, input devices, communication ports and devices, storage devices,
graphics, and memory.
Enterprise Diagnostics LX32 works by exercising hardware components to determine
if a functional problem exists. This data can then be saved to a file. In severe
situations, this file can be sent to HP for analysis. In most cases, Enterprise
Diagnostics LX32 provides enough information to initiate problem resolution
immediately.
NOTE:
Diagnostics does not write to the drives or destroy data. It does not change or remove
configuration information.
The Enterprise Diagnostics LX32 screen is divided into several areas:
•
Overview—allows you to select and display various categories of information
about the server.