v Hardware inventory, including PCI and USB informationv Installed applications and hot fixesv Kernel modulesv Light path diagnostics statusv Network interfaces and settingsv Performance data and details about processes that are runningv RAID and controller configurationv Service processor (integrated management module) status and configurationv System configurationv Vital product data and firmware informationFor system-specific information about the action that you should take as a result ofa message that DSA generates, see the table in “DSA messages” on page 61.If you cannot find a problem by using DSA, see “Solving undetermined problems”on page 121 for information about testing the server.Notes:1. In a multi-node environment, each server has a unique DSA interface. You canview server-specific information, such as error logs, from these unique DSAinterfaces.2. DSA Preboot might appear to be unresponsive when you start the program.This is normal operation while the program loads.To obtain DSA code and the Dynamic System Analysis Installation and User'sGuide, go to http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/supportsite.wss/docdisplay?brandind=5000008&lndocid=SERV-DSA or complete the following steps.Note: Changes are made periodically to the IBM Web site. The actual proceduremight vary slightly from what is described in this document.1. Go to http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/.2. Under IBM Systems support, click System x.3. Under Related downloads, click Dynamic System Analysis (DSA).DSA editionsThree editions of Dynamic System Analysis are available:v DSA PortableDSA Portable Edition runs within the operating system; you do not have to restartthe server to run it. It is packaged as a self-extracting file that you download fromthe Web. When you run the file, it self-extracts to a temporary folder andperforms comprehensive collection of hardware and operating-systeminformation. After it runs, it automatically deletes the temporary files and folderand leaves the results of the data collection and diagnostics on the server.If you are able to start the server, use DSA Portable (or DSA Installable).v DSA BootableDSA Bootable is run from a bootable CD; you must restart the server to run it. Itis packaged as an ISO image that you download from the Web and copy to aCD. DSA Bootable performs comprehensive collection of hardware andoperating-system and includes the same set of diagnostics as DSA Portable andDSA Installable.60 IBM System x3630 M3 Type 7377: Problem Determination and Service Guide
