HP Virtual Connect 4Gb Fibre Channel Module for c-Class BladeSystem - Manual (Page 159)

Configuring the Virtual Connect domain using the CLI 159
An FCoE-capable port that has an SFP-FC module connected that is not yet assigned to a fabric or
network is designated for a network, and the status is "Incompatible." When a fabric is created on that
port, the status changes to "Linked."
• Unsupported—The port is populated with an SFP module that is not supported. For example:
o An unsupported module is connected.
o A 1Gb or 10Gb Ethernet module is connected to a port that does not support that particular speed.
o An LRM module is connected to a port that is not LRM-capable.
o An FC module is connected to a port that is not FC-capable.
• Administratively Disabled—The port has been disabled by an administrative action, such as setting the
uplink port speed to ‘disabled.’
• Unpopulated—The port does not have an SFP module connected.
• Unrecognized—The SFP module connected to the port cannot be identified.
• Failed Validation—The SFP module connected to the port failed HPID validation.
• Smart Link—The Smart Link feature is enabled.
• Not Linked/Loop Protected—VCM is intercepting BPDU packets on the server downlink ports and has
disabled the server downlink port to prevent a loop condition.
• Linked/Uncertified—The port is linked to another port, but the connected SFP module is not certified by
HP to be fully compatible. In this case, the SFP module might not work properly. Use certified modules
to ensure server traffic.
Resetting the Virtual Connect Manager
To reset the Virtual Connect Manager, use the reset vcm command:
>reset vcm
>reset vcm [-failover]
Administrator privileges are required for this operation.
If VC Ethernet modules are configured for redundancy using a primary and backup Ethernet module, you can
use this feature to manually change which Virtual Connect Ethernet module hosts the Virtual Connect
Manager. You can also force the Virtual Connect Manager to restart without switching to the alternate Virtual
Connect Ethernet module. This feature can be useful when troubleshooting the Virtual Connect Manager. The
network and FC processing of the Virtual Connect subsystem is not disturbed during the restart or failover of
the Virtual Connect Manager.
If the command line option -failover is included in the reset vcm command and a backup Virtual
Connect Ethernet module is available, the command line displays the following message:
SUCCESS: The Virtual Connect Manager is being reset. Please wait...
You are logged out of the session after approximately 1 minute. An attempted login to the same Virtual
Connect Ethernet module is rejected with the following message:
Virtual Connect Manager not found at this IP address.
If you attempt to log in to the backup module, you might receive the following error message:
Unable to communicate with the Virtual Connect Manager. Please retry again
later.