Online Tests For Switches; Offline Tests For Switches; Connectivity Tests For Switches - HP StorageWorks SN6000 Command Line Interface Manual

Online tests for switches

An online test is a non-disruptive test that exercises port-to-device connections for all ports that are online.
The online switch test excludes TR_Ports. The following is an example of an online test:
SN6000 FC Switch #> admin start
SN6000 FC Switch (admin) #> test switch online
A list of attributes with formatting and current values will follow. Enter a new
value or simply press the ENTER key to accept the default value. If you wish to
terminate this process before reaching the end of the list press 'q' or 'Q' and
the ENTER key to do so.
LoopCount
FrameSize
DataPattern
StopOnError
LoopForever
Do you want to start the test? (y/n) [n] y

Offline tests for switches

An offline test is a disruptive test that exercises all port connections for a switch in the diagnostics state. The
test requires that you place the switch in the diagnostics state using the set switch state command
before starting. There are two types of offline test: internal loopback and external loopback.
• An internal loopback test exercises all internal port connections.
• An external loopback test exercises all internal port and transceiver connections. A transceiver with a
loopback plug is required for all ports.
The following example performs an offline internal loopback test on a switch:
SN6000 FC Switch #> admin start
SN6000 FC Switch (admin) #>set switch state diagnostics
SN6000 FC Switch (admin) #> test switch offline internal
A list of attributes with formatting and current values will follow. Enter a new
value or simply press the ENTER key to accept the default value. If you wish to
terminate this process before reaching the end of the list press 'q' or 'Q' and
the ENTER key to do so.
LoopCount
FrameSize
DataPattern
StopOnError
LoopForever
Do you want to start the test? (y/n) [n] y
When the test is complete, remember to place the switch back online. The switch resets when it leaves the
diagnostics state.
SN6000 FC Switch (admin) #> set switch state online

Connectivity tests for switches

A connectivity test is a disruptive test that exercises all port and inter-port connections for a switch in the
diagnostics state. Therefore, before starting the test, you must place the switch in the diagnostics state using
the set switch state command. There are two types of connectivity tests: internal loopback and
external loopback.
• An internal loopback test exercises all internal port and inter-port connections.
• An external loopback test exercises all internal ports, transceivers, and inter-port connections. A
transceiver with a loopback plug is required for all ports.
(decimal value, 1-4294967295)
(decimal value, 40-2148)
(32-bit hex value or 'Default') [Default]
(True / False)
(True / False)
(decimal value, 1-4294967295)
(decimal value, 40-2148)
(32-bit hex value or 'Default') [Default]
(True / False)
(True / False)
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