Using beaconing, Figure 9-13 – Dell Emulex Family of Adapters User Manual

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OneCommand Manager for VMware vCenter Version 10.2 User Manual

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9. Diagnostics

OneConnect Diagnostic Tests

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Figure 9-13 Diagnostic Tests Warning

4. Click Yes. A progress bar shows that the test is running.

Periodic test feedback, consisting of the current loopback test/cycle plus the

completion status of each type of test, is displayed in the Test Status section of the

dialog box. Click Show Test Logs to view and save the log file (Figure 9-14).

Using Beaconing

Beaconing can force an adapter’s LEDs to blink in a particular sequence. The blinking

pattern acts as a beacon, making it easier to locate a specific adapter among racks of

other adapters.
When you enable beaconing for OneConnect adapters, the two LEDs blink rapidly in

unison until you disable beaconing.

Note: Beaconing is disabled if the selected adapter does not support beaconing.

To enable or disable beaconing:
1. From the Emulex Device Management tree-view, select the adapter port whose

LEDs you want to set.

2. Select the Diagnostics tab and click Beacon On or Beacon Off.

Running a TDR Test (10GBASE–T–Series Adapters Only)

To run a TDR test:
1. From the Emulex Device Management tree-view, select the adapter port on which

you want to run a TDR test.

2. Select the Diagnostics tab.
3. In the TDR area, enter an NVP value. This value compares the cable speed of

reflection versus the speed of light.

4. Click Start TDR Test.

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