Table 5-4
Solving Shared Storage Problems
Problem
"Unable to initialize FC loop"
error message displays
Unstable loop errors resulting in
the adapter being taken offline
Storage performance is marginal
on a FC-AL system
continued
Possible Cause
Failed or disconnected FC-AL
(hub, adapter, or controller)
GBIC-SW laser has
malfunctioned
Cache modules on the array
controllers do not match
Troubleshooting 5-11
Action
Diagnose and isolate the
problem using the information
contained in the user guide for
the RA4100 and the Fibre
Channel troubleshooting guide.
Replace any defective
component.
Shut down the node containing
the adapter and use that node to
diagnose and isolate the
problem using the information
contained in the user guide for
the RA4100 and the Fibre
Channel troubleshooting guide.
Replace any defective
component.
Verify that the cache module on
each RA4100 controller is
properly seated. If necessary,
replace one cache module so
that the cache levels match on
both array controllers.