DSA editions
This information describes the different editions of DSA that are available.
Two editions of Dynamic System Analysis are available:
v DSA Portable
DSA Portable Edition runs within the operating system; you do not have to
restart the server to run it. It is packaged as a self-extracting file that you
download from the web. When you run the file, it self-extracts to a temporary
folder and performs comprehensive collection of hardware and operating-system
information. After it runs, it automatically deletes the temporary files and folder
and leaves the results of the data collection and diagnostics on the server.
If you are able to start the server, use DSA Portable.
v DSA Preboot
DSA Preboot runs outside of the operating system; you must restart the server to
run it. It is provided in the flash memory on the server, or you can create a
bootable media such as a CD, DVD, ISO, USB, or PXE using the IBM
ToolsCenter Bootable Media Creator (BoMC). For more details, see the BoMC
User Guide at http://www.ibm.com/support/entry/portal/
docdisplay?lndocid=TOOL-BOMC. In addition to the capabilities of the other
editions of DSA, DSA Preboot includes diagnostic routines that would be
disruptive to run within the operating-system environment (such as resetting
devices and causing loss of network connectivity). It has a graphical user
interface that you can use to specify which diagnostics to run and to view the
diagnostic and data collection results.
DSA Preboot provides diagnostics for the following system components, if they
are installed:
– Emulex network adapter
– Optical devices (CD or DVD)
– Tape drives (SCSI, SAS, or SATA)
– Memory
– Microprocessor
– Checkpoint panel
– I2C bus
– SAS and SATA drives
If you are unable to restart the server or if you need comprehensive diagnostics,
use DSA Preboot.
The System x3750 M4 server comes with DSA Preboot diagnostics code on the
integrated USB flash memory. Utilities are available to reset and update the
diagnostics code on the integrated USB flash device, if the diagnostic partition
becomes damaged and does not start the DSA Preboot diagnostic programs. For
more information and to download the utilities, go to http://www.ibm.com/
support/entry/portal/docdisplay?lndocid=SERV-DSA.
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