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Figure 3-18. Diagnostics Dialog Box

NOTE: A SIP may appear to be offline while it is being upgraded.

Next to each item to be tested, you will see a pass (green circle) or fail (red x) symbol display to the

left of each item as that test finishes. The following table details each of the tests.

To run diagnostic tests:

If the OSCAR interface is not open, press

. The

Main

dialog box appears.

Click

Commands - Run Diagnostics

A warning message appears indicating that all users will

be disconnected.

Table 3-5. Diagnostic Test Details

Test Description

Memory Tests Reports on the condition of the main board RAM

Firmware CRCs Validates the current firmware images stored in the

system’s FLASH

Comm Interfaces Validates internal communication pathways

Switch Controller test Verifies the switch matrix controller is accessible

and functional

On-line SIPs Indicates the total number of currently connected and

powered SIPs

Offline SIPs Indicates the number of SIPs that have been connected

successfully in the past and are apparently powered down

Suspect SIPs Indicates the number of SIPs that have been detected,

but are either unavailable for connection or have dropped

packets during the ping tests

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