HP StorageWorks 4000 Compaq StorageWorks Fibre Channel Troubleshooting Guide - Page 55

Checking the Link Between the Storage Hub and the Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter

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StorageWorks RAID Array 4000 and 4100 Troubleshooting Flow Charts 4-15 Checking the Link Between the Storage Hub and the Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter Begin Perform a visual and physical inspection of the FC-AL. Use the Flow Chart on page 4-10 To test the GBICs and the Fibre Channel cable, remove the GBICs and the cable from between the Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter and the Storage Hub 7 or Hub 12. Test these components at the Fibre Channel Array Controller using the loopback diagnostic and the flow chart procedure - Checking the Link from the Storage Hub 7 or Hub 12 to the Fibre Channel Array Controller. Use the flow chart on page 4-12 Another method to troubleshoot the GBICs and cable between the Storage Hub 7 or Hub 12 and Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter is to replace them with new components. Once complete, verify system performance with the Fault Isolation Utility. Is the FC-AL functioning Yes End normally? No Connect a GBIC and cable to the Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter. F

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StorageWorks RAID Array 4000 and 4100 Troubleshooting Flow Charts
4-15
Checking the Link Between the Storage Hub and the
Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter
F
No
Perform a visual and physical inspection
of the FC-AL. Use the Flow Chart on
page 4-10
Connect a GBIC and cable to the Fibre
Channel Host Bus Adapter.
End
Is the FC-AL functioning
normally?
Yes
To test the GBICs and the Fibre Channel cable, remove
the GBICs and the cable from between the Fibre Channel
Host Bus Adapter and the Storage Hub 7 or Hub 12.
Test these components at the Fibre Channel Array
Controller using the loopback diagnostic and the flow chart
procedure - Checking the Link from the Storage Hub 7
or Hub 12 to the Fibre Channel Array Controller.
Use the flow chart on page 4-12
Another method to troubleshoot the GBICs and cable
between the Storage Hub 7 or Hub 12 and Fibre Channel
Host Bus Adapter is to replace them with new
components.
Once complete, verify system
performance with the Fault Isolation Utility.
Begin