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Running RAID subsystem diagnostic tests - PC Server 330

Troubleshooting


Problem

The ServeRAID Subsystem diagnostic program provides several utility programs that allow you to test the ServeRAID adapter and the devices connected to it.

Resolving The Problem

The ServeRAID Subsystem diagnostic program provides several utility programs that allow you to test the ServeRAID adapter and the devices connected to it.

To run the RAID diagnostic utility programs, perform the following steps:
1. Start the ServeRAID configuration program
2. Select Advanced Functions from the Main Menu.
3. Select IBM RAID Subsystem Diagnostic.
4. Select the diagnostic test that you want to run and press Enter:

  • Run Adapter Self-test runs diagnostic tests on the ServeRAID adapter.
  • SCSI Device Self-test runs diagnostic tests on the SCSI devices attached to the ServeRAID adapter. Drive Media Test verifies that all sectors on a hard disk drive can be accessed. The drive must be in the RDY or HSP state.
  • Format Drive performs a low-level format on a hard disk drive.

5. Follow the instructions on the screen.

Document Location

Worldwide

Operating System

Older System x:Operating system independent / None

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Document Information

Modified date:
23 January 2019

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