Overview and Requirements
Apple Xserve Diagnostics tests your Intel-based Xserve for
hardware issues.
Apple Xserve Diagnostics (AXD) runs a customizable set of tests to help you diagnose
issues with the following:
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Boot ROM
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Ethernet controller
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Fan
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Hard drive
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Memory
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Power supply
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Processor
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Sensor
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USB ports
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Video controller
You can run AXD in Extensible Firmware Interface (EFI), which is referred to as
AXD EFI
tools
, or in Mac OS X or Mac OS X Server, which is referred to as
AXD Mac OS X tools
.
By running AXD EFI tools, you can diagnose hardware issues that prevent Mac OS X
Server from successfully starting up. You can also run tests without interference from
Mac OS X Server and test more than 2.5 gigabytes (GB) of memory. However, AXD
Mac OS X tools provides an enhanced interface and has more extensive sensor, hard
drive, and video controller tests. For a detailed comparison and description of all
available tests, see the appendix, “AXD Tools Test Reference” on page 31.
You can test the Xserve by running AXD tools directly on the Xserve. You can also run
AXD tools on a computer that has a network connection to the Xserve and test the
Xserve remotely.
Chapter 1
Overview and Requirements
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Note:
This guide describes how to use AXD version 3X103. If you’re using a different
version of AXD, the instructions in this guide might not work. AXD version 3X103 is
included on the
Admin Tools and Xserve Diagnostics
CD version 10.5. You can find out
which version of AXD tools you’re running by opening AXD Mac OS X tools and
choosing AXD > About Apple Xserve Diagnostics.