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FC-AL diagnostics

About the FC-AL diagnostic tests

The FC-AL (Fibre Channel Arbitrated Loop) group of diagnostic tests the functioning of the Fibre Channel arbitrated loop adapters that are in your system. The tests range from EEPROM data verification through data transfer integrity testing. The FC-AL diagnostic tests can generate error messages associated with the adapter and disk shelf.

Note
Altering disks or cabling in a loop adapter requires you to perform either Test 41 or Test 42 before running any FC-AL test. If you change a multiple loop adapter, run Test 41. If you change a single loop adapter, run Test 42.

FC-AL diagnostic test menu

The following table describes the available tests in the FC-AL diagnostic menu.

Note: Tests that are labeled [Xtnd] often require loopback plugs for complete test operation and will indicate failures without these plugs.

Caution: Do not run [Xtnd] mode diagnostics on network adapter cards with live network connections. Disconnect all network connections prior to running network diagnostics in [Xtnd] mode. Running with attached networks can adversely affect other attached devices. Type xtnd n to cancel Extended test mode.

Test no	Test	Description
1	Comprehensive FCAL test	Runs all tests in this menu in current mode.
2	ISP 2X00 chip test	Verifies FC-AL chip configuration, firmware commands, mailboxes, and status and error information.
3	EEPROM data check	Reads and verifies the serial EEPROM data.
4	ISP POST test	Tests the ISP power-on self-test (POST).
5	SSRAM test	Tests the on-chip SSRAM with fixed and random patterns.
6	SSRAM/DMA test	Tests the SSRAM/DMA of fixed and random patterns between SSRAM and most locations of main memory.
7	ISP firmware test	Reads and verifies ISP firmware in SSRAM.
8	ISP interrupt test	Tests the ISP interrupt mechanism.
9	22/23xx 10Bit Int loop test	Tests data movement between main memory and the FC-AL chip, using on-chip loopback capability for 10 bit and 1 bit.
10	22/23xx 1Bit Int loop test
11	Loop integrity/LRC test [Xtnd]	Extended test mode: Tests the FC-AL loop integrity and LRC functionality.
12	22/23xx Ext loop test [Xtnd]	Extended test mode: Tests the functionality and data movement between memory and FC-AL cable. Requires loopback plug.
13	Read-only bus test	Tests the FC-AL loop integrity by reading from each disk attached to the FC-AL interface.
14	Read/write bus test [Mfg]	Option not available.
15	Disk read test	Tests the FC-AL adapter loop integrity by reading from each disk attached to the FC-AL onboard interface. This test has optional parameters. Requires disks attached to the FC host adapter.
16	Disk read/write test [Mfg]	Option not available.
41	Scan all disks on all FC-AL adapters	Lists the status of all the disks on all FC-AL adapters on the filer. Requires disks attached to the FC host adapter.
42	Scan and show disks on selected FC-AL adapters	Lists the status of all the disks on the specified FC-AL adapters. Requires disks attached to the FC host adapter.
44	Perform drive self diagnostic test	Tests the external LEDs on the ISP 2200 card.
45	LED test	Invokes the internal disk diagnostic test and verifies the test result.
46	Read drive defect list	Displays primary and grown defect list. This test has optional parameters. Requires disks attached to the FC host adapter.
71	Show ISP FC chip info	Displays information about the ISP Fibre Channel chip.
72	Show attached FC-AL devices	Displays all devices attached to a specific FC-AL adapter.
73	Show all disks (probe-scsi-all)	Lists disk information for all disks attached to the system.
74	Reset FC-AL adapter	Resets the selected FC-AL adapter to its original state.
75	Show serial EEPROM data	Displays the serial EEPROM data.
76	Go to test patterns menu [Factory]	Option not available.
77	Go to shelf diagnostics menu	Accesses the disk shelf diagnostics submenu.
90	FC-AL channel selection	Enables you to select a specific FC-AL card for testing.
91	Enable/disable looping	Enables or disables continuous running of a diagnostic test. The test is stopped when Ctrl-C is pressed or when an error is encountered if option 92 is active.
92	Stop/continue looping on error	Starts or stops running a diagnostic test on an error. If looping is enabled, as set by option 91, looping continues after an error is encountered.
93	Extended/normal test mode	Enables or disables extended mode on tests where extended mode is an available option.
99	Exit	Exits diagnostics.

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About the FC-AL diagnostic tests

FC-AL diagnostic test menu

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