Q-Logic FC HBA CLI manual Run Loopback Test, Diagnostics Read/Write Buffer Test

4 – Interactive Commands

Diagnostics Menu (Command Line Options -kl, -kr, and -dm)

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After completing the loopback test, do the following steps to prepare for normal HBA operations:

1.Remove the loopback connector from the HBA connector.

2.Reconnect the cable that you disconnected before installing the loopback connector.

3.From the Connections Options menu (interactive mode) or the -N command (non-interactive mode), change the setting back to its previous setting.

4.12.1.2

Run Loopback Test

When you select Start Diagnostics Test for the loopback test, the following is returned (example):

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HBA Instance 4: QLE2562 Port 2 WWPN 21-01-00-1B-32-36-18-EE PortID 01-0F-00

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Test Configuration
------------------	: Random
Data Pattern
Data Size (Bytes)	: 512
Number of test(s)(1-65535)	: 65535
Test Increment(1-65535)	: 1
On Error	: Ignore
Test Continuous	: OFF

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Diagnostics - Loopback Test Result
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Hit	<RETURN> to abort
---------------------------------------------				Disparity FrameLength
HBA	Test Data Pattern	Status	CRC
---	-----------------------	----------- --------- --------- -----------
4	BB-54-01-BD-AC-24-DD-80	Success	0	0	0

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4.12.2

Diagnostics Read/Write Buffer Test

12: Diagnostics n: Port Number 2: Read/Write Buffer Test

When you select this option, SANsurfer FC HBA CLI shows the Read/Write Buffer Test Menu containing the following options:

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