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Performing Diagnostics
Running Loopback and Read/Write Buffer Diagnostic Tests
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3. If the adapter port is connected to the fabric through a point-to-point
connection (F_Port) and is connected to a switch, make sure the Connection
Options setting is 1 - Point-to-Point Only. See “Adapter Parameters” in the
help system for information about viewing and modifying the setting.
4. Prepare for normal operations (see “Preparing for Normal Adapter
Operations” on page 6-4).
Installing a Loopback Connector
Before running the loopback test, you must install a loopback connector on the
adapter port. Note the following about the loopback connector:
The loopback connector must be appropriate for the type of FC adapter
connector.
Be sure to select the appropriate adapter connector for testing. Each
adapter connector appears in the SANsurfer FC HBA Manager main window
FC/CNA HBA tree as an adapter port.
To install a loopback connector:
1. Disconnect the cable from the appropriate adapter connector.
2. Install the loopback connector on the adapter connector.
Preparing for Normal Adapter Operations
When you complete loopback testing, follow these steps to resume normal
adapter operations.
Table 6-1. Driver Versions That Do Not Require a Loopback Connector
Operating System Driver Version
Windows 2000/Windows Server 2003 with SCSI miniport driver 8.2.3.11 and above
Windows XP Professional/Windows Server 2003/Windows Vista
with Storport miniport driver
8.2.3.16 and above
Red Hat/SUSE Linux 6.06.00 and above
Solaris SPARC 4.12 and above
Solaris x86 4.15 and above
Novell NetWare 6.80 and above
NOTE:
Installing the connector stops normal adapter operations.