Fibre channel device cannot be recognized

If a fibre channel device connected to an FC Switch Module is not recognized normally by OS or cannot be accessed after the Blade Enclosure (SIGMABLADE) is started, check the following and take an appropriate action. See also the User's Guides of Blade Enclosure (SIGMABLADE), fibre channel device, and those of applications you are using.

„Check if the port data rate of connected fibre channel devices corresponds to that of the FC Switch Module:

Refer to the User’s Guides of the connected fibre channel devices.

„Check if the port topology of the connected fibre channel devices corresponds to that of the FC Switch Module:

Refer to the User’s Guides of the connected fibre channel devices.

„Check if the SFP modules and FC cables are connected securely:

Reconnect them securely.

„Check if the FC Switch Modules recognize the connected devices:

See "Appendix Checking Connections of Peripherals" in this User’s Guide.

„Check if the connected fibre channel devices are started and operated normally:

Check that devices are started and operated normally according to the User’s Guide of the fibre channel devices.

„Check if zoning is set normally

See "Setting zoning" described later to check that it is set normally.

„Check if the fibre channel controllers operate on CPU blades normally.

Refer to the User’s Guides of the CPU blade and fibre channel controller to check if they operate normally.

„If fibre channel devices cannot be recognized despite the above checks,

consult with your service representative.

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