Display Test Parameters (Loopback) - Qlogic SANsurfer FC/CNA HBA CLI User Manual

After completing the loopback test, change the connection option back to its
original value.
3. Attach a loopback connector to the FC connector on the adapter port.
The loopback connector must be appropriate for the type of FC adapter
connector. Be sure to select the appropriate adapter connector for testing.
To install a loopback connector, do the following:
a.
b.
4. Follow the steps in either
(interactive mode) or
mode).
After completing the loopback test, follow these steps to prepare for normal
adapter operations.
To prepare for normal adapter operations:
1. Remove the loopback connector from the adapter connector.
2. Reconnect the cable that you disconnected before installing the loopback
connector.
3. From the Connections Options menu (interactive mode) or the -N
command (non-interactive mode), change the setting back to its previous
setting.

Display Test Parameters (Loopback)

12: Diagnostics n: Port Number
Select this option to show the current loopback test parameters. For example:
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HBA Instance 2: QLE2560 Port 1 WWPN 21-00-00-1B-32-0E-1C-CB PortID 01-02-00
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Test Configuration
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Data Pattern
SN0054614-00 K
Diagnostics Menu (Command Line Options -kl, -kr, and -dm)
If the adapter port is not connected to the fabric through a
point-to-point connection (F-port) and is not connected to a switch,
change the setting to loop only, if not currently set to this option.
If the adapter port is connected to the fabric through a point-to-point
connection (F-port) and is connected to a switch, change the setting to
point-to-point only, if not currently set to this option.
Disconnect the cable from the appropriate adapter connector.
Install the loopback connector on the adapter connector.
"Start Diagnostic Test (Loopback)" on page 3-82
"-kl (Loopback Test)" on page 4-20
1: Loopback Test 1: Display Test Parameters
: Random
3–Interactive Commands
(non-interactive
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