Verifying Fc And Scsi Devices In Windows Nt; Verifying The Interface Controller Configuration; Verifying Devices - HP StorageWorks ESL E-Series User Manual

Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Note:
must be manually set, such as for 1 Gb/s. If set incorrectly and the FC interface
controller is plugged into a Loop or Fabric, the unit may receive framing errors, which
can be found in the trace logs, and the fiber link light will be off because of the
incorrect FC link speed.

Verifying FC and SCSI devices in Windows NT

When mapping FC and SCSI devices, verify the FC and SCSI devices are
recognized by the FC interface controller.
Windows NT may need to be rebooted with all SCSI devices and the FC interface
controller powered on before recognizing the devices.
To verify the FC and SCSI devices:
1. Navigate to the Windows NT Control Panel, and select SCSI Adapters.
2. Double-click the FC HBA.

Verifying the interface controller configuration

Verify the following:

Verifying devices

HP recommends using Command View TL to verify that the devices are
functional.
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By default, the FC port speed is set to 2 Gb/s. Changes to the FC port speed
The SCSI devices should be listed.
If no devices are listed, verify the FC interface controller configuration, FC
HBA configuration, and cabling.
If devices are listed, verify the FC HBA mapping mode or the AL_PA
addresses.
The FC interface controller speed is set correctly
The connection type is set correctly
The host is added to Secure Manager and given permission to communicate
with the library.
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