Flowchart 2 Connections Test Procedures

The sections below provide additional detail on the procedures listed in Flowchart 2.

A.Verify that the Fibre Channel adapter is properly seated. Shut down the system by entering

/usr/sbin/shutdown -h.Power off the system and disconnect the cables. Check that the adapter is properly seated in the backplane. To verify that it is seated correctly, power on the system.

B.Adapter problem, call HP. Contact your HP service representative for assistance.

C.Verify that the connectors are solidly connected. Without powering off the system, make sure that the connectors on the fiberoptic cable match the keyed connectors on the adapter, and that they are solidly connected.

D.Verify the connection to the Fibre Channel Mass Storage device. Make sure the Fibre Channel cable is fully connected to the Fibre Channel Mass Storage device, and the device is operating. Follow the instructions in the device manual to check the device state. Try changing the connection to a different port on the Fibre Channel Mass Storage device, if possible. After checking the connections, go to Flowchart 3.

E.Verify that the Fibre Channel Mass Storage device is powered on. If not, power on the device.

F.Run Fibre Channel Mass Storage device-specific diagnostics. If diagnostics are available to troubleshoot the Fibre Channel Mass Storage device, follow the steps to verify that the device is functioning properly. After verification, go to Flowchart 3.

Figure 3-3 Flowchart 3: Boot Test

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A

Is the

no

See the boot device

 

 

system bootable

 

 

 

 

in your system manual

 

over FC?

 

 

 

 

 

 

yes

 

 

 

B

Is

 

C

 

no

 

 

 

System Firm-

Update firmware

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ware version

 

 

adequate?

 

 

 

 

yes

 

 

Go to Flowchart 1

 

 

 

 

D

Is

 

E

 

 

 

 

 

minimum ad-

no

Update adapter

13

 

apter ROM firmware

 

ROM firmware

 

installed?

 

 

 

 

yes

 

 

Go to Flowchart 1

F

Is

 

G

 

no

Update adapter

 

 

minimum ad-

13

 

apter EFI version

 

EFI version

 

installed?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Go to Flowchart 1

 

43 Go to Flowchart 2

 

Diagnostic Flowcharts

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