ADIC SNC 5100, Scalar 1000 manual Examine Cables, Fibre Channel Loop Back Test

SNC 5100

Examine Cables

Caution

If in this procedure, you need to remove or replace the Fibre Channel cable, you must stop I/O at the Fibre Channel host.

Step 1. Remove the cables.

Step 2. If any cables are obviously damaged, replace them.

Step 3. Use dusting spray/compressed gas to dust off optical connectors on the GBIC and cable ends.

Step 4. Reconnect the cables.

Step 5. Perform Health Check.

For more information, see “Perform Health Check” on page 46.

Step 6. View the event log at viewing level 3.

For more information, see Table 9, “Event Viewing Levels,” on page 42.

Step 7. If errors are gone, exit this MAP.

If errors persist, go to "Fibre Channel Loop Back Test".

Fibre Channel Loop Back Test

Caution

Before performing diagnostics, the Fibre Channel cables must be removed from the SNC 5100. All I/O to the SNC 5100 must be stopped.

Step 1. Attach a Fibre Channel loop back plug to the Fibre Channel port.

Step 2. If the front-panel FC Connection Status LED is not on, replace the SNC 5100.

For more information, see Figure 4 on page 14.

Go to “Before Removing or Replacing the Unit” on page 82.

Continue through “Replacing the SNC 5100” on page 84.

Fibre Channel MAP 63

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