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Maintenence Analysis Procedures
d. Unblock the port. Refer to Block or Unblock a Port.
e. Monitor port operation for approximately five minutes.
Did the link incident recur?
YES NO
↓ The product port is operational. Exit MAP.
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Disconnect the fiber-optic jumper cable from the port and connect the
cable to a spare port.
Is a link incident reported at the new port?
YES NO
↓ The port reporting the problem is causing the link incident.
This indicates port degradation and a possible pending
failure. Go to step 16.
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Ensure the attached fiber-optic jumper cable is not bent and
connectors are not damaged. If the cable is bent or connectors are
damaged:
a. Inform the customer the port will be blocked. Ensure the system
administrator quiesces Fibre Channel frame traffic and sets
attached devices offline.
b. Block the port. Refer to Block or Unblock a Port.
c. Remove and replace the fiber-optic jumper cable.
d. Unblock the port. Refer to Block or Unblock a Port.
Was the maintenance action successful?
NO YES
↓ The product port is operational. Exit MAP.
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The attached device is causing the recurrent link incident. Inform the
customer of the problem and have the system administrator:
a. Inspect and verify operation of the attached device.
b. Repair the attached device if a failure is indicated.
c. Monitor port operation for approximately five minutes.