Dell PowerEdge 2500SC - Manual (Page 32)

Most of the device groups consist of several devices. Use the Devices option to select individual devices within the device group(s).
When you select Devices, the following options are displayed: Run Tests, Tests, Select, Parameters, and Help. Table 4-1 lists all of the possible values for each
option.
Table 4-1. Devices Options
Table 4-2. Parameters Options
Select
The Select option in the Device Groups menu allows you to choose one or more devices from a particular device group. Three options are displayed: One, All, and
Help.
Config
Choosing Config from the Device Groups menu displays information about the particular device that is highlighted.
Error Messages
When you run a test in the diagnostics, error messages may result. Record the messages on a copy of the Diagnostics Checklist; also see " Getting Help ," for instructions
on obtaining technical assistance and informing the technical assistance representative of these messages.
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Option Functions
Run Tests Displays five options: Run Tests, Tests, Select, Parameters, and Help.
Tests Allows you to select individual devices to tailor the testing process to your particular needs. You can choose one or more devices from the list. When
you choose Tests, four options are displayed: Run Tests, Select, Parameters, and Help.
Select Allows you to choose one or more devices from a particular device group. Three options are displayed: One, All, and Help.
Parameters Determines how a particular test will be run. Table 4-2 lists all of the possible values for each option. To change Parameters options, press the
spacebar, the left- and right-arrow keys, or the plus (+) and minus (-) keys.
Help Displays a list of help topics.
Option Possible Values
Number of Times to Repeat Test(s) 0001 through 9999 or 0000, which loops indefinitely until you press <Ctrl><Break>. The default is 1.
Maximum Errors Allowed 0000 through 9999, where 0000 means that there is no error limit. The default is 1.
Pause for User Response Yes, No
Allows you to decide whether tests will wait for user input.
The default is Yes to wait for user input.
Message Logging None, Errors, All
Determines if any test results are saved to a file. The default is None.
Message Logging File Name Specifies the name of the logging file if the Message Logging option is selected. The default is A: RESULT.