Apple Xserve Diagnostics - where?

I bought an Xserve in October 2007. It came with the Leopard Server disks. I would like to test the hardware, due to some odd problems I'm having, as well as a failed upgrade attempt to Snow Leopard, but my Admin Tools disk does not contain the AXD program, or in fact any apparent diagnostics. I also cannot find anything in Apple's downloads or support site that would help. How do I get the diagnostics so that I can test my server?
Thanks

Hi Niel,
I believe your right. I just dont understand how they could not mention this in the manual. It clearly states:
Goal:
Start up the AXD (Apple Xserve Diagnostics) EFI tools located on the admin tools disk
Method:
D (make sure the Admin Tools disk is inserted)
It would have been nice of them to make a little note stating your comment.
My net card can't run in full duplex, whereas my MacBook Pro can, so I suspect a hardware failure. The logic board has been replaced once already. I suppose there is no other solution, than to pull the Xserve from the rack and have it serviced unless the Apple Enterprise guys has another idea.
Thanks mate,
Magnus

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