Diagnostics

d.At the Hardware View for the switch, select Operating Parameters from the Configure menu on the navigation control panel. The Configure Operating Parameters dialog box displays.

e.Type the recommended E_D_TOV and R_A_TOV values, then click Activate.

f.Repeat steps d and e at the Hardware View for the switch attached to the segmented switch. Use the same E_D_TOV and R_A_TOV values.

g.Set both switches online ("Set Online State" on page 3-37).

Did the operating parameter change solve the problem and did both switches join through the ISL to form a fabric?

NO YES

↓The switches, associated ISL, and multi-switch fabric appear operational.

Contact the next level of support.

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The switch E_Port segmented because two fabric elements have duplicate domain IDs.

a.Work with the system administrator to determine the desired domain ID (1 through 31 inclusive) for both switches.

b.Notify the customer that both switches will be set offline. Ensure the system administrator quiesces Fibre Channel frame traffic through the switches and sets attached devices offline.

c.Set both switches offline ("Set Offline State" on page 3-38).