Diagnostics Task Flow

Task
Description
For Instructions
  • Diagnostic test rules (overview information)
Certain tests have limitations and cannot be run with other tests. These exist with Storage Automated Diagnostic Environment diagnostic tests and are listed here.
  • Selecting a user interface
  • Running diagnostic tests from the command line
  • Running diagnostic tests from the GUI
You can run the Storage Automated Diagnostic Environment tests either from the Storage Automated Diagnostic Environment graphical user interface (GUI) or from the command line.
  • Accessing the diagnostic tests
  • Viewing a man page
  • Viewing an archived test
  • Testing from topology
The Test from Topology view enables the user to run the test from Topology.
  • Sort by host, device type, test type, and device status.
  • Select options for a specific device, select multiple devices, or select all devices.
  • Specify the number of passes each test will run.
The Test from List view shows the devices and their associated tests. This list also includes warnings and errors reported by the monitoring agents.
  • Reviewing and controlling the test's progress using Test Manager
The Storage Automated Diagnostic Environment's integration with diagnostic tests implements the Test Manager to track and control the progress of the user-selected tests. The Test Output view enables you to view test output for active and completed tests in the Test Monitor view.
  • Archiving tests
  • Deleting archived test
Test Archive enables the user to store test results in a historical report or delete the tests.
  • Changing default options for available tests
Set Defaults enables the user to change default settings on selected tests.