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CHAPTER
6
Diagnostics, Monitoring, and
Troubleshooting
The Sun Fire 280R server and its accompanying software contain many tools and
features that help you:
■ Monitor the status of a functioning system
■ Isolate problems when there is a failure of a field-replaceable component
■ Exercise the system to disclose an intermittent or incipient problem
For step-by-step instructions, turn to the relevant section.
■ “How to Monitor the System” on page 172
■ “How to Monitor the System Using Sun Remote System Control (RSC)” on
page 173
■ “How to Monitor the System Using Sun Management Center Software” on
page 174
■ “How to Isolate Failed Components” on page 175
■ “How to Use Default NVRAM Parameters” on page 175
■ “How to Isolate Failures Using OpenBoot Diagnostics” on page 176
■ “How to Isolate Failures Using Power-On Self-Test (POST)” on page 176
■ “How to Isolate Failures Using OpenBoot Diagnostics” on page 178
■ “How to Set Up a tip Connection” on page 180
■ “How to Configure a Local Graphics Console” on page 183
■ “How to Set the Diagnostics Level” on page 183
■ “How to Diagnose Specific Problems” on page 184
■ “How to Exercise the System” on page 194
■ “How to Check Whether SunVTS Software Is Installed” on page 194
■ “How to Exercise the System Using SunVTS Software” on page 195
For background information about diagnostics and monitoring tools and features,
read the following section, “About Diagnostic Tools” on page 157, or turn to a
specific topic.
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