Diagnostics

b.Use the vertical scroll bar as necessary to display the information row for the port indicating an invalid attachment.

c.Select (click) the Type field and configure the port from the list box as follows:

•Select fabric port (F_Port) if the port is cabled to a device (node).

•Select expansion port (E_Port) if the port is cabled to a fabric element (director or switch) to form an ISL.

d.Click the Activate button to save the configuration information and close the dialog box.

Did reconfiguring the port type solve the problem?

NO YES

↓The switch appears operational. Exit MAP.

Contact the next level of support. Exit MAP.

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The switch is configured for Open Fabric mode and the switch at the other end of the ISL is a Hewlett Packard director or switch configured for Homogeneous mode. Or the switch is connected to a non-Hewlett Packard switch and interop mode is set to Homogeneous fabric mode.

Configure the switch operating mode: