Testing a switch, Figure 70 switch diagnostics dialog box, 70 switch diagnostics dialog box – HP H-series Enterprise Fabric Management Suite Software User Manual
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118 Managing Switches
Testing a switch
The Switch Diagnostics dialog box (
) enables you to test and verify the operational status of
switches (online and offline). The diagnostic tests are:
•
Online—A non-disruptive test that exercises port-to-device connections for all ports on a switch that are
currently online except for TR ports, which are not included in Online Switch Diagnostics
•
Offline—A disruptive test that exercises all port connections for a switch in the diagnostics state
•
Connectivity—A disruptive test that exercises all port and inter-port connections for a switch in the
diagnostics state. The two types of connectivity tests are internal loopback and external loopback.
Figure 70
Switch Diagnostics dialog box
To test a switch:
1.
Select a switch in the fabric tree.
2.
Select Switch > Switch Diagnostics > Online Switch Diagnostics or Switch > Switch Diagnostics > Offline
Switch Diagnostics to open the Switch Diagnostics dialog box.
3.
Select the test type from the drop-down list.
CAUTION:
The offline and connectivity tests disrupt data traffic. When you run an offline or
connectivity test, the switch is automatically placed in the diagnostics state, and does not return to
its original state until you close the Switch Diagnostics dialog box and reset the switch. If you run the
online switch test and there are no ports with an active login at that time, the test returns
immediately with a Passed status.
4.
Enter a frame size in the Frame Size field.
5.
Enable or disable the Terminate Test Upon Error option.
6.
Select a Loop Count option. The Loop Forever option runs the test until you click Stop Test. The Loop
Count option runs the test the number of times you entered in the Loop Count field.
7.
Select the default test pattern or enter a user-defined (hexadecimal) test pattern.
8.
Click Start Test to begin the next test, or click Close to close the Switch Diagnostics dialog box. Observe
the results in the Test Results area. If the Test Status field in the Test Results area indicates Failed, note
the Test Fault Code displayed in the Switch Information data window and contact support.