Dell Brocade G620 Brocade 8.0.1 Fabric OS Troubleshooting and Diagnostics Guid - Page 38
Checking the Name Server, The switch settings related to the host are con d correctly.
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Connectivity ∙ If the missing device is not logically connected, check the device and everything on that side of the data path. Also refer to Link failures on page 39 for additional information. Checking the path includes verifying the following for the host: - The host OS is configured correctly. - The third-party vendor multi-pathing input/output (MPIO) software, if it is being used, is configured correctly. - The HBA and storage device and the driver and firmware are compatible with the switch based on the compatibility matrix. - The driver settings and binaries are up-to-date. - The device Basic Input Output System (BIOS) settings are correct. - The HBA configuration is correct according to manufacturer's specifications. - The SFPs in the HBA are compatible with the host's HBA. - The SFP on the switch is compatible with the switch. - The switch settings related to the host are configured correctly. Checking the path includes the following for the target: - The driver settings and binaries are up-to-date. - The device Basic Input Output System (BIOS) settings are correct. - The HBA configuration is correct according to the manufacturer's specifications. - The SFPs in the HBA are compatible with the target HBA. - The switch settings related to the target are configured correctly. Refer to Checking for a loop initialization failure on page 40 as the next potential trouble spot. Checking the Name Server 1. Enter the nsShow command on the switch to determine if the device is attached: switch:admin> nsshow The Local Name Server has 9 entries { Type Pid COS PortName NodeName TTL(sec) *N 021a00; 2,3;20:00:00:e0:69:f0:07:c6;10:00:00:e0:69:f0:07:c6; 895 Fabric Port Name: 20:0a:00:60:69:10:8d:fd NL 051edc; 3;21:00:00:20:37:d9:77:96;20:00:00:20:37:d9:77:96; na FC4s: FCP [SEAGATE ST318304FC 0005] Fabric Port Name: 20:0e:00:60:69:10:9b:5b NL 051ee0; 3;21:00:00:20:37:d9:73:0f;20:00:00:20:37:d9:73:0f; na FC4s: FCP [SEAGATE ST318304FC 0005] Fabric Port Name: 20:0e:00:60:69:10:9b:5b NL 051ee1; 3;21:00:00:20:37:d9:76:b3;20:00:00:20:37:d9:76:b3; na FC4s: FCP [SEAGATE ST318304FC 0005] Fabric Port Name: 20:0e:00:60:69:10:9b:5b NL 051ee2; 3;21:00:00:20:37:d9:77:5a;20:00:00:20:37:d9:77:5a; na FC4s: FCP [SEAGATE ST318304FC 0005] Fabric Port Name: 20:0e:00:60:69:10:9b:5b NL 051ee4; 3;21:00:00:20:37:d9:74:d7;20:00:00:20:37:d9:74:d7; na FC4s: FCP [SEAGATE ST318304FC 0005] Fabric Port Name: 20:0e:00:60:69:10:9b:5b NL 051ee8; 3;21:00:00:20:37:d9:6f:eb;20:00:00:20:37:d9:6f:eb; na FC4s: FCP [SEAGATE ST318304FC 0005] Fabric Port Name: 20:0e:00:60:69:10:9b:5b NL 051eef; 3;21:00:00:20:37:d9:77:45;20:00:00:20:37:d9:77:45; na FC4s: FCP [SEAGATE ST318304FC 0005] Fabric Port Name: 20:0e:00:60:69:10:9b:5b N 051f00; 2,3;50:06:04:82:bc:01:9a:0c;50:06:04:82:bc:01:9a:0c; na FC4s: FCP [EMC SYMMETRIX 5267] Fabric Port Name: 20:0f:00:60:69:10:9b:5b Brocade Fabric OS Troubleshooting and Diagnostics Guide 38 53-1004126-01
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