The CD-ROM is attached to an integrated adapter in the base system. All integrated devices must be
moved together from partition to partition.
Considerations for Running Standalone Diagnostics from CD-ROM
Consider the following when you run standalone diagnostics:
v The diagnostic CD must remain in the CD-ROM drive for the entire time that diagnostics are running.
v The diagnostic CD cannot be ejected from the CD-ROM drive after the diagnostics have loaded. The
CD can only be ejected after the system has been turned off and then turned on (standalone mode) or
after the diagnostics program has terminated (online concurrent mode).
v The CD-ROM drive from which diagnostics were loaded cannot be tested.
v The adapter (or circuitry) controlling the CD-ROM drive from which diagnostics were loaded cannot be
tested.
Loading the Standalone Diagnostics from CD-ROM Using an HMC
To run standalone diagnostics in service mode from CD-ROM, do the following:
1. Verify with the system administrator and users that all programs may be stopped, including the AIX
operating system (get help if needed). Stop all programs.
2. Remove all tapes, diskettes, and CD-ROMs.
3. From the following list, select the type of partitioned system you are running the standalone
diagnostics in, then follow the power or reboot instructions.
v If you are running standalone diagnostics in a full machine partition, power off the system unit. Wait
until the Power-on LED stops flashing and remains off, then press the power button to turn on the
system.
v If you are running standalone diagnostics in an LPAR partition, reboot the partition that will be
running the standalone diagnostics.
Note: If AIX is running, type the shutdown command. If Linux is running, type the shutdown now -h
command.
4. Immediately insert the Standalone Diagnostic CD into the CD-ROM drive, located on the media
subsystem. Do Not use the HMC’s CD-ROM drive to do this operation.
5. When the keyboard POST indicator appears, press the F5 key on the directly attached keyboard, or
the number 5 key on the TTY keyboard.
6. Enter any requested passwords.
7. Follow any instructions to select the console.
8. After the diagnostic controller loads, DIAGNOSTIC OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS appear on the
console display.
9. Follow the displayed instructions to test the desired resources.
10. When testing is complete, use the F3 key to return to the DIAGNOSTIC OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS.
Running the Standalone Diagnostics from CD-ROM with No HMC Attached
To load standalone diagnostics from the default boot list, perform the following procedure: To run
standalone diagnostics in service mode from CD-ROM, do the following:
1. Verify with the system administrator and users that all programs may be stopped, including the AIX
operating system (get help if needed). Stop all programs.
2. Remove all tapes, diskettes, and CD-ROMs.
3. From the following list, select the type of partitioned system you are running the standalone
diagnostics in, then follow the power or reboot instructions.
v If you are running standalone diagnostics in a full machine partition, power off the system unit. Wait
until the Power-on LED stops flashing and remains off, then press the power button to turn on the
system.
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