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Document ID: MCGN-3ZHHA9

Netfinity 5500 - System hangs using preformatted diskette for saving diagnostic log

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Source: RETAIN tip H084762

Abstract:
System hangs using preformatted diskette for saving diagnostic log.

SYMPTOMS:
System hangs when using a preformatted diskette for saving diagnostic log.

PROBLEM ISOLATION AIDS:
- The system is a Netfinity 5000 server, Type 8659, any model.

- The system's Diagnostics is Version 1.00.

- The system's Diagnostics hang when saving diagnostic log to diskette.

- The diskette used while running diagnostics was preformatted.

WORKAROUND:
Format all diskettes prior to using as a test log diskette with Netfinity 5000 server diagnostics.

SAS KEYWORDS:
PSY2, D/T8659, NETFINITY, UNCLASSIFIED, DIAGNOSTIC, ERROR, DISKETTE, 98816, 8659DIAG, 8659DSKT, H084762

Search Keywords

PSY2, D/T8659, NETFINITY, UNCLASSIFIED, DIAGNOSTIC, ERROR, DISKETTE, 98816, 8659DIAG, 8659DSKT, H084762

Hint Category

Diagnostics, Retain

Date Created

22-10-98

Last Updated

14-01-99

Revision Date

14-01-2000

Brand

IBM PC Server

Product Family

Netfinity 5000

Machine Type

8659

Model

ALL

TypeModel

Retain Tip (if applicable)

H084762

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Date last altered: A98/10/21