Verifying The Operation Of New Transceivers - IBM SAN512B-6 Installation, Service And User Manual

5. Organize cables to avoid covering LEDs and air vents. Refer to "Cable

Verifying the operation of new transceivers

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You can use the following commands to verify if the transceivers are working
correctly:
v sfpShow
v switchShow
v switchshow-slot slot, where slot is slot number
v switchshow -qsfp
v errDump
v fabricShow
Example
For output examples and additional information on Fabric OS commands, refer to
"Using monitoring commands" on page 85 and the Fabric OS Command Reference.
For more information about error messages, refer to the Fabric OS Message
Reference.
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The port's status LED displays steady amber until both ends of the cable are
inserted and the link is established. When the link is fully established, the LED
displays steady green.
Note: Cables are keyed so that they can be inserted in only one way. If a cable
does not slide in easily, ensure that it is correctly oriented.
management" on page 62.