Dell Emulex Family of Adapters - Manual (Page 1310)

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9. Diagnostics
LightPulse FC HBA Diagnostic Tests
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Note: You must insert a loopback plug in the selected adapter before running an
External Loopback test. Also, you must ensure that the NIC function of the
port goes to a link up state.
3. Click Start Test. The following warning appears:
Figure 9-2 Diagnostic Tests Warning
4. Click Yes. A progress bar shows that the test is running.
5. Periodic test feedback, consisting of the current loopback test/cycle plus the
completion status of each type of test, is displayed in the Test Status section of the
dialog box. Click Show Test Logs to view and save the log file (Figure 9-14).
Running End to End (ECHO) Tests
Run echo tests using the End-to-End (ECHO) Test section of the Diagnostics tab. The
end-to-end test enables you send an ECHO command/response sequence between an
adapter port and a target port.
To run end-to-end echo tests:
1. From the Emulex Device Management tree-view, select the FC adapter physical
port on which you want to initiate the End-to-End (ECHO) test.
2. Select the Diagnostics tab. In the End-to-End (Echo) Test area, select Echo Test.
3. Enter the WWPN for the target. The Diagnostic Test warning appears (Figure 9-13).
4. Click Yes. A result screen appears and the test results appear in the Test Log.
5. Click Clear to erase the contents of the log display or click Save to File to save the
log file.
Note: The ECHO test button is enabled only if its port has targets connected.
Running D_Port Tests (LPe16000–Series FC Adapters)
D_Port is a diagnostic mode supported by Brocade switches only for the LPe16000
family of FC adapters with D_Port support.
Note: D_Port is also referred to as ClearLink.
D_Port tests detect physical cabling issues that can result in increased error rates and
intermittent behavior. When activated, D_Port tests include:

Local electrical loopback

Loopback to the remote optics