Performing Diagnostics On A Port; Port Diagnostics Page - McDATA 316095-B21 - StorageWorks Edge Switch 2/24 User Manual

Performing Diagnostics on a Port

Figure 7-4
Select Maintenance > Ports > Diagnostics from the navigation panel.
The Ports Diagnostics page displays
either internal or external loopback diagnostic tests for any port.
(Service personnel may request these tests to be conducted to aid in
troubleshooting problems.) When running port diagnostics, the
product may be online or offline and the port can be either blocked or
unblocked.

Port Diagnostics Page

Use the following procedure to run a diagnostics test on a port:
1. Select Maintenance > Ports > Diagnostics from the navigation
panel. The Ports Diagnostics page displays
2. Specify the port on which to run the diagnostic in the Targeted Port
Number field.
3. Select an option on the Diagnostic Test drop-down menu. Valid
options are:
• Internal loopback test—An internal loopback test checks
internal port, serializer, and deserializer circuitry.
• External loopback test—An external loopback test checks all
port circuitry, including fiber-optic or copper components.
4. Select the Start button to initiate the diagnostic test.

Performing Diagnostics on a Port

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