Test A Switches Internal Components; Test Components To And From The Hba - HP StorageWorks MSA 2/8 - SAN Switch User Manual

Troubleshooting
Example:
switch:admin> crossporttest
Running Cross Port Test .... passed.

Test a Switches Internal Components

To use the crossporttest command to test a switch's internal
components:
1. Log into the switch as admin.
2. Enter the crossporttest -lb_mode 5 command.

Test Components To and From the HBA

1. Log into the switch as admin.
2. Enter the fPortTest command with the following operands (refer to the
222
[-spd_mode mode]
[-ports itemlist]
Where 5 is the operand that causes the test to be run on the internal switch
components.
(This is a partial list. Refer to the HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Version
3.1.x/4.1.x Reference Guide for more information.)
[-nframes count]
[-lb_mode mode]
[-spd_mode mode]
[-ports itemlist]
HP StorageWorks Fabric OS Version 3.1.x/4.1.x Reference Guide for details).
[passCount]
[port_number]
[payload_pattern]
Select the speed mode for the test.
Specify a list of user ports to test.
Specify the number of frames to send.
Select the loopback point for the test.
Select the speed mode for the test.
Specify a list of user ports to test.
Specify the number of times (or number of
frames per port) to execute this test (default is
infinite or until you click Enter).
Specify the port on which to run to test (F_Port
by default).
Specify the pattern of the test packets payload.
Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide