24 Service Manual (AA-RTDXC-TE, July 2004)

Diagnostics

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A port connection timed out because of an unresponsive device (node) or an ISL

connection was not allowed because of a security violation (authorization failure

reject). Check the port status and clean the fiber-optic connectors on the cable.

1. Notify the customer the port will be blocked. Ensure the customer’s system

administrator quiesces Fibre Channel frame traffic through the port and sets

the attached device offline.

2. Block the port. Refer to “Clean Fiber-Optic Components” on page 167.

3. Disconnect both ends of the fiber-optic cable.

4. Clean the fiber-optic connectors. Refer to “IML, IPL or Reset the Switch” on

page 171.

5. Reconnect the fiber-optic cable.

6. Unblock the port. Refer to “Clean Fiber-Optic Components” on page 167.

7. Monitor port operation for approximately five minutes.

Is the invalid attachment problem solved?

YES NO

↓ The Fibre Channel link and switch appear operational.

Exit MAP.

Inspect and service the host bus adapters (HBAs) as necessary.

Did service of the HBAs solve the problem?

NO YES

↓ Exit MAP.

Contact the next level of support. Exit MAP.

A port connection is not allowed because of an Exchange Security Attribute

(ESA) feature mismatch. Switch binding parameters must be compatible for both

fabric elements.

1. At the Hardware View for each switch, click Configure > Switch Binding >

Change State. The Switch Binding - State Change dialog box displays

(Figure 26).