IBM Dynamic System Analysis (DSA)

IBM® Dynamic System Analysis (DSA) collects and analyzes system information to aid in diagnosing system problems related to blade servers. DSA collects information about a blade server, such as system configuration, installed applications, device drivers, and hardware inventory.

Additionally, DSA creates a merged log that allows users to easily identify cause-and-effect relationships from different log sources in the system.

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Run Dynamic System Analysis (DSA) to collect information about the hardware, firmware, software, and operating system. Have this information available when you contact IBM or an approved warranty service provider. For instructions for running the DSA program, see http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/toolsctr/v1r0/topic/dsa/dsa_t_collecting_inventory_data.html or complete the following steps:
  1. Go to http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/toolsctr/v1r0/index.jsp.
  2. In the navigation pane, click IBM System x and BladeCenter Tools Center.
  3. Click Diagnostics > Dynamic System Analysis > Collecting system information .
If you have to download the latest version of DSA, go to DSA Web site or complete the following steps.
Note: Changes are made periodically to the IBM Web site. The actual procedure might vary slightly from what is described in this document.
  1. Go to http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/.
  2. Under Product support, click BladeCenter.
  3. Under Popular links, click Software and device drivers.
  4. Under Related downloads, click Dynamic System Analysis (DSA).
For information about DSA command-line options, see http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/toolsctr/v1r0/topic/dsa/dsa_r_commands.html or complete the following steps:
  1. Go to http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/toolsctr/v1r0/index.jsp.
  2. In the navigation pane, click IBM System x and BladeCenter Tools Center.
  3. Click Diagnostics > Dynamic System Analysis > Reference > Commands .
Parent topic: Diagnostic tools