Qlogic SANbox 5600 Series User Manual page 136

5 – Managing Ports
Testing Ports
To test a port, do the following:
1. Select one or more ports In the faceplate display.
2. Open the Port menu and select Port Diagnostics.
3. In the Test Selection area, select test type (Internal, External, or Online). If
you select the internal or external test, you will be prompted to confirm that
the port state needs to be changed to the diagnostic state. Click the OK
button and you will be prompted to change the port state.
4. Enter the frame count, frame size, and select a test pattern option. You may
use the default pattern or enter an 8-digit pattern (hex). For online test,
select the Terminate Test Upon Error option if you want the test to stop
should it encounter an error.
5. Click the Start Test button 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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