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Using vtdpy to check for communication problems, Table 4–4 vtdpy key sequences and commands, Vtdpy key sequences and commands –23 – HP Array Controller HSG V8.7 Software User Manual

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Troubleshooting

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Using VTDPY to Check for Communication Problems

Use the virtual terminal display (VTDPY) utility to get information
about the following communications:

n

Communication between the controller and its hosts

n

Communication between the controller and the devices in the
subsystem

n

The state and I/O activity of the logical units, devices, and device
ports in the subsystem

Use the following steps to run VTDPY:

1. Connect a terminal to the controller. The terminal must support ANSI

control sequences.

2. Set the terminal to NOWRAP mode to prevent the top line of the display

from scrolling off of the screen.

3. Start VTDPY with the following command:

RUN VTDPY

Use the key sequences and commands liosted in Table 4–4 to control
VTDPY.

Table 4–4

VTDPY Key Sequences and Commands

Command

Action

Ctrl/C

Enables command mode; after entering Ctrl/C, enter
one of the following commands and press Return:
CLEAR
DISPLAY CACHE
DISPLAY DEFAULT
DISPLAY DEVICE
DISPLAY HOST
DISPLAY STATUS
HELP
INTERVAL seconds (to change update interval)

Ctrl/G

Updates screen

Ctrl/O

Pauses (and resumes) screen updates

Ctrl/R

Refreshes current screen display

Ctrl/Y

Exits VTDPY