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

Diagnostics

121Edge Switch 2/24 Service Manual

A switch E_Port segmented because a build fabric protocol error was detected.

1. Disconnect the fiber-optic jumper cable from the segmented E_Port.

2. Reconnect the cable to the same port.

Did disconnecting and reconnecting the cable solve the problem and did both

switches join through the ISL to form a fabric?

NO YES

↓ The switch, associated ISL, and multiswitch fabric appear

operational. Exit MAP.

Initial program load (IPL) the switch. Refer to “IML, IPL or Reset the Switch” on

page 171.

Did the IPL solve the problem and did both switches join through the ISL to form

a fabric?

NO YES

↓ The switch, associated ISL, and multiswitch fabric appear

operational. Exit MAP.

Perform the data collection procedure and contact the next level of support. Exit

MAP.

A switch E_Port segmented because no switch in the fabric is capable of

becoming the principal switch.

1. Notify the customer the switch will be set offline. Ensure the system

administrator quiesces Fibre Channel frame traffic through the switch and sets

attached devices offline.

2. Set the switch offline. Refer to “Set the Switch Online or Offline” on

page 174.

3. At the Hardware View for the switch reporting the problem, click

Configure >Operating Parameters > Fabric Parameters. The Configure

Fabric Parameters dialog box displays.