Apple Xserve Diagnostics (AXD) is a tool designed to test Intel-based Xserve computers for hardware issues. It runs customizable sets of tests on key components including the Boot ROM, Ethernet controller, fans, hard drives, memory, power supply, processor, sensors, USB ports, and video controllers.
Users can run AXD in two modes: AXD EFI tools or AXD Mac OS X tools. AXD EFI tools allow for testing without interference from the operating system and are useful when the computer cannot boot into Mac OS X Server. AXD Mac OS X tools provide an enhanced interface with more extensive tests for sensors, hard drives, and video controllers.
| Minimum free space for AXD EFI tools on internal volume | 30 MB |
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| Minimum free space for portable storage device (AXD EFI) | 30 MB |
| Compatible operating system version | Mac OS X Server version 10.5 or later |
Yes, you can run AXD tools on a computer that has a network connection to the Xserve and test the Xserve remotely.
AXD EFI tools allow testing without interference from Mac OS X Server, while AXD Mac OS X tools provide an enhanced interface with more extensive sensor, hard drive, and video controller tests.