IBM TotalStorage NAS 300, User Reference

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IBM Gigabit Ethernet SX Server Adapter, PRO/1000 XT Server Adapter by
Intel:
The NAS Gateway 300 is equipped with the Intel PROSet II utility for:
v Monitoring the status of the Ethernet adapter PCI cards
v Testing the Ethernet adapter to see if there are any problems with the adapter
hardware, the cabling, or the network connection
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Isolating problems during troubleshooting
To access the PROSet utility, you must first go into Terminal Services. For
instructions on how to invoke Terminal Services, see “Terminal Services and the
IBM NAS Administration console” on page 15. Within Terminal Services perform the
following steps:
1. Double-click the Intel PROSet II icon in the Control Panel to start the Intel
PROSet II utility.
2. In the Intel PROSet II utility, select the Ethernet adapter you want to test (IBM
Gigabit Ethernet SX Server Adapter or PRO/1000 XT Server Adapter by Intel).
3. Select the Diagnostics tab. A list of available tests is displayed.
4. Select Run Tests .
You can also select or clear individual tests with the check boxes. If an error is
detected, information about the error is displayed.
5. Repeat Steps 2 through 4 for each Ethernet adapter installed in the NAS
Gateway 300.
Alacritech 100x4 Quad-Port Server Accelerated Adapter and Alacritech 1000x1
Single-Port Server and Storage Accelerated adapter:
Note that running these
diagnostic tests will disrupt all ports of the adapter.
Use the following procedure to run diagnostic tests on this adapter:
1. Open the Control Panel.
2. In the Network dialog box, select the Adapters tab.
3. Select one of the Alacritech 100x4 Quad-Port Server Accelerated Adapter or
Alacritech 1000x1 Single-Port Server and Storage Accelerated adapter ports.
4. Click Properties .
5. Select the Diagnostics tab.
6. Click Run . The adapter will complete the self-test of the IPP and the selected
port of the adapter.
7. Close the Network Control Panel by clicking OK .
Fibre Channel adapter
Note: The Fibre Channel adapter diagnostics utility that was used in earlier
versions was FAStT Check.
Each NAS Gateway 300 has FAStT MSJ for viewing the status of your Fibre
Channel connection as well as testing the adapter. To use FAStT MSJ utility, you
must first go into Terminal Services. For instructions on how to invoke Terminal
Services, see “Terminal Services and the IBM NAS Administration console” on
page 15.
Access FAStT MSJ by going into the IBM NAS administrator console and selecting
NAS Management > Storage > NAS Utilities > FAStT MSJ . Then select Connect .
A diagnostic panel displays the following general information related to your Fibre
Channel adapter, which can be useful if you need to place a support call:
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Node name (the worldwide name or MAC address of the Fiber Channel adapter)
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