User's Manual

9-8 System Guide
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PCI channel interface PWB trace capture
Load the PCI Channel Interface PWB Trace command when
software is installed and the PCI Channel Interface PWB is
detected. This procedure is usually performed at the request of
Software Engineering or as part of a SPAR package.
Perform a trace
To start the trace, perform the following:
1. Login as Administrator.
2. Select [System - Online Manager].
3. Select:
4. Channel Gateway - Enable
5. Input Device - Online
6. Input Control - Start
7. Submit a job from the host.
8. After the job is completely received by the Controller, select
Input Control - End.
9. Open a Terminal window.
10. Type cd /opt/XRXnps/XRXgrpset/bin and press <Enter>.
11. Type ./dspTrc > FileName.txt and press <Enter>.
12. Type ls -l and press <Enter> to see the new file and the file
size.
13. If the file size is greater than 1.44 MB, type compress
FileName.txt and press <Enter>. If the file size is less than
1.44 MB, go to “Export the trace file to CD/DVD”.
Export the trace file to CD/DVD
To export the trace file to a CD/DVD, perform the following:
1. Insert a blank, formatted CD/DVD into the CD/DVD drive.
2. Type volrmmount -i and press <Enter>.
3. Type eject and press <Enter>.