IBM RS/6000 SP, Problem Determination Manual

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/var/adm/SPlogs/css/daemon.stdout
• /spdata/sys1/logtables/css.tab
rc.switch.log
The log file contains specific information about the node that relates to
the switch. If you do not know what kind of switch type is installed at the
SP System, look at this log file. The information is retrieved from the
ODM. The rc.switch script configures the Switch adapter
css0 by issuing
an ifconfig command. Any error relating to the ifconfig command will
also appear in this log file.
This file is updated/created when rc.switch has been executed. Usually
it is run from /etc/inittab at boot time. The rc.switch script starts the
fault_service_Worm daemon as well as the fs_monitor daemon.
out.top
This file will show problems that arise during switch initialization ( Estart).
A copy of the out.top file of a previous run will be called out.top.old.
Both files will only be found on the primary node. It is like a copy of the
topology file.
Example:
Exx-Nxx -17 R: link to device is replaced by wrap plug or cable
This error usually indicates that this is an empty slot in the frame caused
either by having an installed wide node or a partially filled frame. The
-R
indicates that the error was on the right hand side of the link, which in
this example is the node or switch adapter side rather than the switch
chip port side.
When
Estart
finds problems with the SP Switch, they are reported next to
the switch connection that has the problem. Most of the error messages
are documented in the Messages and Diagnosis Guide.
If Estart fails to initialize any of the nodes, go to this file and see whether
there are any error messages which could indicate the cause of failure.
If there is an unusual pattern of errors where it reports wrap plugs where
they should not be, it could be that there are problems with the
configuration. Go back and verify that the data is all correct and
consistent.
fs_daemon_print.file
This log file is a detailed account of the fault_service_Worm_RTG
daemon.
If the Worm keeps dying, look into this file to attempt to find an indication
of why this is happening.
flt
This log is a cumulative record of switch faults, including those
generated by an
Estart
. Normal usage of the switch may cause
occasional faults. This file is not only an error log.
An indication of an adapter problem may be multiple occurrences of
switch faults for the same node, which would show up in this file. An
indication of a switch chip problem will also be shown with multiple
switch faults in this file.
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