Recovering A Switch Using Maintenance Mode - Qlogic SANbox 3810 Installation Manual

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1. Examine the alarm configuration for the associated error using the Show
Config Threshold command. Refer to the Show Config Threshold command
in the SANbox 3810 Fibre Channel Switch Command Line Interface Guide.
Are the thresholds and sample window correct?
2. Reset the port, then perform an external port loopback test to validate the
port and the SFP. Refer to the SANbox 3810 Fibre Channel Switch
Command Line Interface Guide or the SANbox 3810 QuickTools Switch
Management User Guide for information about testing ports. Does the port
pass the test?
3. Replace the Fibre Channel port cable. Is the problem corrected?
4. Inspect the device to which the affected port is connected and confirm that
the device and its adapter are working properly. Make repairs and
corrections as needed. If the condition remains, contact your authorized
maintenance provider.

Recovering a Switch Using Maintenance Mode

A switch can become inoperable or unmanageable for the following reasons:
Firmware becomes corrupt
IP address is lost
Switch configuration becomes corrupt
Password forgotten
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Yes - Continue
No - Correct the alarm configuration. If the condition remains, continue.
Yes - Continue
No - Replace the SFP and repeat the test. If the port does not pass the
test, contact your authorized maintenance provider. Otherwise
continue.
Yes - Complete.
No - Continue.
Diagnostics/Troubleshooting
Recovering a Switch Using Maintenance Mode
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