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Data collection using Fabric OS commands (Brocade switches only)

VMware ESX 5.0 and later systems
For VMware ESX 5.0 and later systems, BCU commands are integrated with the esxcli
infrastructure.
To run a BCU command, use the following syntax:
esxcli
where:
command
For example:
esxcli
Data collection using Fabric OS commands (Brocade switches only)
Use the following Fabric OS commands on attached Brocade switches to gather information and
help isolate connectivity and other problems between the adapter, switch, and storage ports. For
details on using these commands, refer to the Fabric OS Command Reference Manual.
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brocade bcu --command="command"
BCU command, such as port --list.
brocade bcu --command="port -list"
authUtil
Use this command to display and set local switch authentication parameters.
cfgShow
Use this command to display zone configuration information for the switch. You can use
command output to verify target ports (by port WWN) and LUNs that are intended to be
accessible from the adapter.
fcpProbeShow
Use this command to display the Fibre Channel Protocol daemon (FCPd) device-probing
information for the devices attached to a specified F_Port or FL_Port. This information includes
the number of successful logins and SCSI INQUIRY commands sent over this port and a list of
the attached devices.
nsShow
Use this command to display local NS information about all devices connected to a specific
switch. This includes information such as the device PID, device type, and the port and node
WWN.
zoneshow
Use this command without parameters to display all zone configuration information (both
defined and enabled).
portErrShow
Use this command to display an error summary for all switch ports.
portLogShow
Use this command to display the port log for ports on a switch.
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