AIX

Fault indicators

This task is only available through a command line interface. It is not available from the diagnostic menu nor from IBM eServer™ hardware standalone diagnostics.

The fault indicators are used to identify a fault with the system. These indicators may be set automatically by hardware, firmware, or diagnostics when a fault is detected in the system.

The System Attention Indicator is turned off when a Log Repair Action is performed. All other Fault Indicators are turned off when the failing unit is repaired or replaced. After a serviceable event is complete, do a System Verification to verify the fix. Also, do a Log Repair Action if the test on the resource was good, and that resource had an entry in the error log.
For additional information concerning the use of these indicators, refer to the system unit service guide.
Note: The AIX command does not allow you to set the fault indicators to the fault state.
Use the following command syntax:

/usr/lpp/diagnostics/bin/usysfault [-s normal] [-l location code | -d devicename]
/usr/lpp/diagnostics/bin/usysfault [-t]

Flag
Description
-s normal
Sets the fault indicator to the normal state.
-l location code
Identifies the resource by physical location code.
-d device name
Identifies the resource by device name.
-t
Displays a list of all supported fault indicators by physical location codes.

When the command is used without the -s flag, the current state of the indicator is displayed as normal or fault.

When the command is used without the -l or -d flag, the System Attention Indicator is used.

Use the -l or -d flags only in systems that have more than one fault indicator.
Note: See also the Identify and system attention indicators.