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3–Interactive Commands
Diagnostics Menu (Command Line Options -kl, -kr, and -dm)
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If the adapter port is not connected to the fabric through a
point-to-point connection (F-port) and is not connected to a switch,
change the setting to loop only, if not currently set to this option.
If the adapter port is connected to the fabric through a point-to-point
connection (F-port) and is connected to a switch, change the setting to
point-to-point only, if not currently set to this option.
After completing the loopback test, change the connection option back to its
original value.
3. Attach a loopback connector to the FC connector on the adapter port.
The loopback connector must be appropriate for the type of FC adapter
connector. Be sure to select the appropriate adapter connector for testing.
To install a loopback connector, do the following:
a. Disconnect the cable from the appropriate adapter connector.
b. Install the loopback connector on the adapter connector.
4. Follow the steps in either “Start Diagnostic Test (Loopback)” on page 3-82
(interactive mode) or “-kl (Loopback Test)” on page 4-20 (non-interactive
mode).
After completing the loopback test, follow these steps to prepare for normal
adapter operations.
To prepare for normal adapter operations:
1. Remove the loopback connector from the adapter connector.
2. Reconnect the cable that you disconnected before installing the loopback
connector.
3. From the Connections Options menu (interactive mode) or the -N
command (non-interactive mode), change the setting back to its previous
setting.
Display Test Parameters (Loopback)
12: Diagnostics n: Port Number 1: Loopback Test1: Display Test Parameters
Select this option to show the current loopback test parameters. For example:
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HBA Instance 2: QLE2560 Port 1 WWPN 21-00-00-1B-32-0E-1C-CB PortID 01-02-00
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Test Configuration
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Data Pattern : Random