Internal firmware failure blink pattern

Troubleshooting

Internal firmware failure blink pattern

An internal firmware failure blink pattern is 2 blinks followed by a two second pause. The

2-blink error pattern indicates that the firmware has failed, and that the switch must be reset. Momentarily press and release the Maintenance button to reset the switch.

System error blink pattern

A system error blink pattern is 3 blinks followed by a two second pause. The 3-blink error pattern indicates that a POST failure or a system error has left the switch inoperable. If a system error occurs, contact your HP Authorized Maintenance provider. Momentarily press and release the Maintenance button to reset the switch.

Configuration file system error blink pattern

A configuration file system error blink pattern is 4 blinks followed by a two second pause. The 4-blink error pattern indicates that a configuration file system error has occurred, and that the configuration file must be recreated. See “Maintenance mode options” on page 47 for more information. To recreate the configuration file:

Note: Recreating the configuration file deletes all switch configuration settings.

1.Place the switch in maintenance mode. Press and hold the Maintenance button for 2–7 seconds. See “Maintenance mode options” on page 47 for more information.

2.Establish a Telnet session using the default IP address 10.0.0.1, or the user assigned IP address of the switch. (See“Management System Requirements” on page 63 for information about connecting a workstation to the switch.)

telnet 10.0.0.1

3. Enter the account name (prom) and password (prom), and then press Enter.

switch login: prom Password:xxxx

4.The following menu is displayed. Enter "6" (Remake Filesystem), and then press Enter to recreate the configuration file.

0)Exit

1)Image Unpack

2)Reset Network Config

3)Reset User Accounts to Default

4)Copy Log Files

5)Remove Switch Config

6)Remake Filesystem

7)Reset Switch

8)Show Firmware Versions

9)Set Active Image

10)Update Boot Loader

Option: 6

5.When the recreate process is complete, select option 7 to reset the switch and exit maintenance mode.

Note: If a previously saved configuration file is available for the switch, you can restore the settings in that configuration file to the switch. Refer to “Restoring a switch configuration” in the HP StorageWorks 2/8q Fibre Channel Switch Management User Guide for instructions.

HP StorageWorks 2/8q Fibre Channel Switch Installation Guide