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•SerDes level (internal)—The SerDes level test verifies port circuitry. The SerDes level test sends a test frame from the ASIC through the SerDes chip and back to the ASIC for the selected ports. The port passes the test if the frame that was sent by the ASIC matches the test frame that was received. This test requires that the port be in diagnostics mode, and therefore, disrupts communication.

•SFP level (external)—The SFP level test verifies port circuitry. The SFP level test sends a test frame from the ASIC through the SerDes chip, through the SFP transceiver fitted with an external loopback plug, and back to the ASIC for the selected ports. The port passes the test if the test frame that was sent by the ASIC matches the test frame that was received. This test requires that the port be in diagnostics mode, and therefore, disrupts communication.

•Node-to-Node (online)—The Node-to-Node test verifies communications between the port and its device node or device loop. The port being tested must be online and connected to a remote device. The port passes the test if the frame that was sent by the ASIC matches the frame that was received. This test requires that the port be online, and therefore, does not disrupt communication.

To run the diagnostics tests on a port:

1.Select the port to be tested in the faceplate display.

2.Select Port > Port Diagnostics.

3.Select Internal, External, or Online in the Test Selection area.

4.Enter the frame count, frame size, and select a test pattern option. You can use the default pattern or enter an 8-digit pattern (hex). Select Terminate Test Upon Error for online test, if you want the test to stop should it encounter an error.

5.Click Start Test to begin the test. The Test Results area displays the test status, number of frames sent, and number of errors found.

6.To test another port, open the Select Port drop-down list and select another port (number) and test type (Internal, External, or Online) in the Test Selection area.

7.Click Start Test to begin the next test. Observe the results in the Test Results area.

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Contents

McDATA 4Gb SAN Switch Page Contents Managing switches Managing ports Glossary Index Tables Intended audience PrerequisitesRelated documentation Document conventions and symbols Jdom license HP technical support HP-authorized reseller Helpful web sites Using McDATA Web Server/Element Manager Workstation requirements Starting McDATA Web Server Starting Element Manager in Hafm Exiting McDATA Web Server or Element Manager Setting preferences Using online help Viewing software version and copyright informationEnabling call home Enabling e-mail support User interface McDATA Web Server interface Menu bar Popup menus Shortcut keys McDATA Web Server Fabric tree Graphic window Selecting switches Data windows and tabsSelecting ports Security consistency checklist Securing a fabric Remote authentication Connection securityUser account security Device security Edit Security dialog Create Security Set dialog Create Security Group dialog Create Security Group Member dialog McDATA 4Gb SAN Switch for HP p-Class BladeSystem user guide Editing the security configuration on a switch Viewing properties of a security set, group, or member Security Config dialog Archiving a security configuration to a fileActivating a security set Fabric services Rediscovering a fabric Displaying the event browser Events browser Sorting the event browser Filtering the event browser Saving the event browser to a file Working with device information and nicknames Devices data window Displaying detailed device information Managing device port nicknames Creating a nickname Editing a nicknameDeleting a nickname Exporting nicknames to a file Zoning a fabric Zoning conceptsZones Zone sets Zoning database Zoning limits and properties Managing the zoning database Editing the zoning database McDATA 4Gb SAN Switch for HP p-Class BladeSystem user guide Configuring the zoning database Saving the zoning database to a fileRestoring the zoning database from a file Restoring the default zoning database Managing the active zone setRemoving all zoning definitions Displaying the configured and active zone sets Active zone set data window Creating a zone set Activating and deactivating a zone setRemoving a zone from a zone set Removing a zone set Managing zones Creating a zone in a zone set Adding zone members Renaming a zone or a zone setRemoving a zone member Zone merge failure recovery Merging fabrics and zoningZone merge failure Managing switches Managing user accounts User Account Administration dialog Add Account tab Creating user accounts User Account Administration Dialog Remove Account tab Removing a user account Changing a user account password User Account Administration dialog Change Password tab User Account Administration dialog Modify Account tab Modifying a user account Configuring Radius servers Adding a Radius server Removing a Radius server Editing Radius server information Modifying Radius server authentication order Displaying switch information Switch event logDevice and Host Bus Adapter information Switch status and operational information Switch data window McDATA 4Gb SAN Switch for HP p-Class BladeSystem user guide With a switch Ratov McDATA Web Server Configured Zonesets data window Port performance statisticsPort status and operational information Configuring port threshold alarms Paging a switch Setting the date/time and enabling NTP client Resetting a switch Configuring a switch Switch properties Domain ID and domain ID lock Symbolic name Syslog Switch administrative states Broadcast supportIn-band management Advanced switch properties Fabric Device Management Interface System services Timeout valuesInterop mode Page Network properties Snmp properties Snmp configuration Snmp trap configuration Archiving a switch Switch binding Restoring a switch Restoring the factory default configuration Downloading a support file Installing Product Feature Enablement keys Installing firmware Displaying hardware status Hardware status LEDs Managing ports Port information data window Persistent and will be lost on a switch reset VIEnable and LCFEnable features based on Port statistics data window LIP ALPD,ALPS Alps Viewing and configuring ports Port symbolic name Port states Port types Port speeds Port transceiver media statusDevice scan Resetting a port Testing portsPort binding Page Glossary FRU SFP 100 Index 102 System Fault LED 84 system services 104