Using Maintenance Features; Run Port Diagnostics; Collect Maintenance Data; Execute An Ipl - HP 316095-B21 - StorageWorks Edge Switch 2/24 User Manual

This chapter describes how to use the options that display from the Maintenance
menu on the Product Manager menu bar.

Run Port Diagnostics

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 hp StorageWorks edge
switch 2/24 service manual.

Collect Maintenance Data

The Data Collect 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 hp StorageWorks edge switch 2/24
service manual.

Execute an IPL

CAUTION: The Ethernet connection between the HAFM server and switch is
interrupted momentarily during an IPL.
CAUTION: An initial program load (IPL) is not intended for ordinary or casual use and
should only be performed if the 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 quiesce Fibre Channel traffic
through the switch and take the device offline. Note that the CTP card is not a FRU. If it
fails, the switch must be replaced.
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