Run Port Diagnostics; Collect Maintenance Data; Execute An Ipl; Port Diagnostics - McDATA Sphereon 4500 User Manual

Using Maintenance Features
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Run Port Diagnostics

Collect Maintenance Data

Execute an IPL

McDATA® Sphereon™ 4500 Fabric Switch Product Manager User Manual
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The Port Diagnostics option enables you to run internal and external
loopback tests on any port. To use this option, follow the detailed
steps in the McDATA Sphereon 4500 Fabric Switch Installation and
Service Manual (620-000159).
The Collect Maintenance Data option enables you to collect
maintenance data that can help support personnel diagnose system
problems. Save this data to a zip file on a Zip disk (or other medium
with the appropriate capacity), and forward it to technical support
personnel.
To use this option, follow the detailed steps in the McDATA Sphereon
4500 Fabric Switch Installation and Service Manual (620-000159).
CAUTION
!
The Ethernet connection between the Enterprise Fabric
Connectivity (EFC) Server and switch is interrupted momentarily
during an initial program load (IPL).
CAUTION
!
An IPL is not intended for ordinary or casual use and should only
be performed if the active control processor (CTP) card is suspected
to be faulty. Do not use this option unless directed by your support
representative or if you need to reset a failed CTP card. An IPL will
disrupt port operations. Before using this option, make sure
administrators of device(s) attached to ports halt Fibre Channel
traffic through the switch and take the device offline.
If it is necessary for you to execute an IPL on the switch, use the
following steps:
1. Select IPL from the Maintenance menu on the menu bar.
A dialog box displays confirming the IPL.