HP StorageWorks MSA 2.8 SAN Switch - Manual (Page 196)

Troubleshooting
196 Fabric OS Procedures Version 3.1.x/4.1.x User Guide
Most Common Problem Areas
There are many tools available to help troubleshoot the SAN. The following table
describes tools that can be used to troubleshoot specific areas.
Table 12: Most Common Problem Areas
Area Investigate
Fabric Missing devices
Marginal links (unstable connections)
Incorrect zoning configurations
Incorrect switch configurations
Storage Devices Physical issues between switch and devices
Incorrect storage software configurations
Hosts Incorrect host bus adapter installation
Incorrect device driver installation
Incorrect device driver configuration
Storage Management
Applications
Incorrect installation and configuration of the storage
devices that the software references. For example, if
using a volume-management application, check for:
■
Incorrect volume installation
■
Incorrect volume configuration
Table 13: Troubleshooting Tools
Problem Area Troubleshooting Tool
Fabric Switch LEDs.
Switch commands for diagnostics (command line).
Web or GUI-based monitoring and management
software tools.
Real-time distributed fabric operating system with
advanced diagnostics.
Storage Devices Device LEDs
Storage diagnostic tools