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6 – Port Configuration
Testing a Port
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6.6
Testing a Port
You can test a port using the Test Port command using online or offline tests. The
following sections describe the test types, displaying test results, and cancelling a
test:
Online Tests for Ports
Offline Tests for Ports
Display Port Test Results
Cancel a Port Test
6.6.1
Online Tests for Ports
An online test is a non-disruptive test that exercises the port, transceiver, and
device connections. The port must be online and connected to a device. The
following is an example of an online test:
SANbox #> admin start
SANbox (admin) #> test port 1 online
A list of attributes with formatting and current values will follow. Enter a new
value or simply press the ENTER key to accept the default value. If you wish to
terminate this process before reaching the end of the list press 'q' or 'Q' and the
ENTER key to do so.
LoopCount (decimal value, 1-4294967295) [429496729]
FrameSize (decimal value, 40-2148) [256 ]
DataPattern (32-bit hex value or 'Default') [Default ]
StopOnError (True / False) [True ]
LoopForever (True / False) [False ]
Do you want to start the test? (y/n) [n] y
The test has been started.
A notification with the test result(s) will appear
on the screen when the test has completed.
SANbox (admin) #>
Test for port 1 Passed.