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Diagnostics
16
The port has an invalid attachment. The information in the Port Properties dialog box
specifies the reason (
Table 2–12
).
17
The port connection conflicts with the configured port type. Either an expansion port
(E_Port) is incorrectly cabled to a Fibre Channel device or a fabric port (F_Port) is
incorrectly cabled to a fabric element (switch or switch).
a. At the HAFM server’s Hardware View for the selected switch, click Configure
and select Ports. The Configure Ports dialog box displays.
b. Use the vertical scroll bar as necessary to display the information row for the port
indicating an invalid attachment.
c. Select (click) the Type field and configure the port from the list box as follows:
•
Select fabric port (F_Port) if the port is cabled to a device (node).
•
Select expansion port (E_Port) if the port is cabled to a fabric element (switch
or switch) to form an ISL.
d. Click Activate to save the configuration information and close the window.
Did reconfiguring the port type solve the problem?
NO
YES
↓
The switch appears operational. Exit MAP.
Contact the next level of support. Exit MAP.
Table 2–12: Port Properties, Invalid Attachment Reasons and Actions
Reason
Action
Unknown
Contact the next level of
support.
ISL connection not allowed on this port.
Go to
step 17
.
Incompatible switch at other end of ISL.
Go to
step 18
.
External loopback adapter connected to the port.
Go to
step 19
.
N-Port connection not allowed on this port.
Go to
step 17
.
Non-HP switch at other end of the ISL.
Go to
step 18
.
Port binding violation - Unauthorized WWN.
Go to
step 21
.
Unresponsive node connected to port.
Go to
step 22
.
