Apple Server Diagnostics - Manual (Page 32)

For information about how to temporarily change the startup volume while starting
the computer, see Chapter 3, “Starting Up Server Diagnostics,” on page 21.
When Server Diagnostics EFI starts up and doesn’t find a host computer, it enters
local mode.
Testing the Local Server Using Server Diagnostics Mac OS X
To test the local server, you must log in as root. If you don’t log in as root, Server
Diagnostics Mac OS X automatically enters host mode.
To test the local server using Server Diagnostics Mac OS X:
1 Change the startup disk of the server to a volume with Server Diagnostics Mac OS X,
restart it, and log in as root.
2 If Server Diagnostics Mac OS X doesn’t open automatically, open it (typically located
in /Applications/).
3 When Server Diagnostics Mac OS X opens, choose “Local” from the dialog that appears
and click OK.
Using Server Diagnostics EFI
In Server Diagnostics EFI, the test controls and test selections are split across two
panes. Regardless of which pane you’re looking at, you can do the following:
View the test log, test settings, and status Â
Start tests Â
Clear the test log Â
Restart the server Â
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