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Netfinity 5500 - Ethernet diagnostics fail if an external wrap is attached
Applicable to: World-Wide
Source: RETAIN tip H164897
SYMPTOM:
The following Ethernet tests will erroneously report a failure when they are run with an external wrap plug attached to the Ethernet port:
Ethernet Int 10 MBS Phy Wrap
Ethernet Int 100 MBS Phy Wrap
Ethernet Int 100 MBS Twist Wrap
PROBLEM ISOLATION AIDS:
- The system is a Netfinity 5500 server, Type 8660, any model.
- The system's Diagnostics version 2.00 fail.
FIX:
With diagnostic version 2.01, these tests will not report erroneous failures with or without an external wrap plug attached to the Ethernet port.
WORKAROUND:
Run the test mentioned without an external wrap plug installed.
SAS KEYWORDS:
PSY2, D/T8660, NETFINITY, UNCLASSIFIED, DIAGNOSTIC, 8660DIAG, ETHERNET, WRAP, TEST, 2.00, 2.01, H164897
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Diagnostics, Retain | |
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Date Created |
19-10-98 | |
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Last Updated |
14-01-99 | |
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Revision Date |
14-01-2000 | |
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Brand |
IBM PC Server | |
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Product Family |
Netfinity 5500 | |
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Machine Type |
8660 | |
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Model |
ALL | |
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Retain Tip (if applicable) |
H164897 | |
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Date last altered: A98/10/13 |