Quantum PX500 Series Tape Drive Installation Instructions
81-81301-04 A01
August 2006
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Fibre Channel Connectivity Troubleshooting
If the world wide names are visible from the
nsshow
command, the
connectivity is verified.
Connect Via a Web Browser
0
To connect via a web browser:
1
Connect the service laptop to the SAN switch using an Ethernet cross-
over cable.
2
On the service laptop, launch a web browser such as Internet Explorer.
3
In the
Address
field, type
http://IPaddress/
where IP address is the IP
address for the SAN switch and press
<Enter>
.
The SAN switch web based utility displays.
4
Examine the Name Server table for the status of the switch ports and the
WWNs of the connected devices.
If the WWNs for the library and all tape drives are visible, the
connectivity is verified.
Fibre Channel Connectivity Troubleshooting
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Refer to the following sections Fibre Channel connectivity troubleshooting:
•
Fibre Channel Connectivity Troubleshooting
•
SCSI ID Assignment with Native Fibre Channel Tape Drives
Fibre Channel Connectivity
Troubleshooting
0
The following section provides Fibre Channel connectivity problems and
resolutions when connecting via Fibre Channel to the SAN switch, or directly
to the library and drives.
1
Medium changer and drives are not visible in the device manager
a
Check all cable connections.
b
Check the SAN switch port LEDs for connection status to the library
Fibre Channel HBA and tape drives.
c
If you are connected to the SAN switch, verify that you are connected
to the same zone as the library and tape drives. If you are unsure, try
one of the ports on the SAN switch that a tape drive is connected to.
d
Verify that the SAN switch is powered on and operating normally.
Note:
If you are not on a port in the same zone as the library and all
of the drives, you will not be able to verify connectivity.
