Port Diagnostics Dialog Box - HP StorageWorks 8/20q User Manual

NOTE: The online port diagnostic test is not allowed on a TR_Port. If attempted, an error message
appears stating that an online port diagnostic test is not allowed on a TR port.
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Port Diagnostics dialog box

To test a port:
1. Select one or more ports in the faceplate display.
2. Select Port > Port Diagnostics.
3. Choose one of the following options:
• Select Online Port Diagnostics to open the Port Diagnostics dialog box. Select the port to test from
the Select Port drop-down list. The test type is Online, by default.
• Select Other Port Diagnostics to open the Port Diagnostics dialog box. Select the port number, and
then select Internal or External test type from the drop-down list.
4. Enter a frame size (the default is 256).
5. Enable or disable the Terminate Test Upon Error option.
6. Select a Loop Count option:
• Loop Forever runs the test until you click Stop Test.
• Loop Count runs the test a specified number of times.
7. Select a Test Pattern option: Accept the default test pattern, or select the User-Defined option and enter
a value.
8. Click Start Test to begin the test. Observe the results in the Test Results area.
NOTE: If the Test Status field in the Test Results area indicates Failed, note the Test Fault Code displayed in
the Port Information data window and contact Tech Support.
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