Running Hardware Diagnostics
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Sample Test Session: Ethernet Module

Test sessions and results will vary among the various switching modules. This section shows
the output from a test session on an ESX-C-12. The module is in slot 3 and all tests were
requested to be run one time. The command to start this test is:
test 3
After you enter the test command line, the following displays:
Port Tests are available for the selected slot(s).
These tests require external cabling.
Do you wish to run the Port Tests (y/n) (y)
Enter y to run port tests or n to skip them. If you select to run the port tests, you will be
instructed on how to cable the ports. This cabling will vary depending on the test
configuration, module type, number of ports and cable type. In this example, the
following displays:
Connect the following cables on Slot 3:
Port 1 to Port 2
Port 3 to Port 4
Port 5 to Port 6
Port 7 to Port 8
Port 9 to Port 10
Port 11 to Port 12
Press <Enter> when finished.
Cable the ports according to the instructions. For Ethernet tests, you should use cross-over
cable to connect the ports. Press <Enter> when you have finished the cabling.