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Chapter 2. Verifying the Hardware OperationUse the system verification procedure discussed in this chapter to check the system forcorrect hardware operation.Considerations Before Running This ProcedureRead the following before using this procedure:• The AIX operating system must be installed on your system before you attempt toperform this procedure.• If this system unit is directly attached to another system unit or attached to a network, besure communications with the other systems are stopped.• This procedure requires use of all of the system resources. No other activity can berunning on the system while you are performing this procedure.• This procedure requires a hardware management console (HMC) attached to the HMCport on the ESCALA PL 3200R .• This procedure runs the AIX online diagnostics in service mode on a system booted infull system partition mode.Does the system have AIX diagnostics preinstalled?Yes Go to Loading the Online Diagnostics in Service Mode on page 2-4.No Go to Loading the Standalone Diagnostics from CD–ROM on page 2-4.Power On the SystemYou can power on the ESCALA PL 3200R by using HMC or by using the power button onthe media subsystem operator panel.For more information about using the HMC, refer to the HMC Operations and InstallationGuide .HMC Power–OnTo power on the managed system, you must be a member of one of the following roles:• System Administrator• Advanced Operator• Operator• Service RepresentativeTo use the HMC to power on the managed system, do the following:1. In the Navigation area, click the Partition Management icon.2. In the Contents area, select the managed system.3. In the menu, click Selected.4. Select Power On.You are asked to select a power–on mode from the following:– Partition StandbyVerifying the Hardware Operation2-1