Diagnostic and Configuration Utilities

Note: Testing the HBA while it is connected to an arbitrated loop is not recommended.

Modify Test Options

Use this option to specify the number of passes on one or more of these tests: PCI loopback, internal loopback, external Loopback, or all three.

From the LightPulse Utility Main menu screen:

1.Choose Test.

2.Choose the following data for the PCI loopback, Internal loopback, External Loopback tests:

a.The number of passes. The default is 0x50. 0=infinity

b.The action to take upon encountering errors. Choose one of the following:

—0 = stop (default)

—1 = repeat

—2 = ignore

Restart Host Bus Adapters

Choose this option to reset the HBA. When a restart HBA occurs, the HBA performs POST testing and reloads functional firmware.

Input/Output

Choose this option to open or close input and output files. The contents of the input file are interpreted and executed by the program. The output file contains a log of all messages. Note that nesting of input files is not supported.

Maintenance

Choose this option to update firmware or non-volatile parameters in the flash ROM. This option also displays program images (load list) stored in the HBA memory. You must reboot the HBA for the new firmware to take effect.