The iSCSI group of diagnostics tests the functioning of the iSCSI card that are in your system. The tests range from a status check of the card to the testing of data movement through the system while the iSCSI card is being used. The iSCSI diagnostic tests can generate error messages associated with the hardware.
Note: Tests that are labeled [Xtnd]
often require loopback plugs for complete test operation and will indicate
failures without these plugs.
Caution: Do not run [Xtnd] mode
diagnostics on network adapter cards with live network connections. Disconnect
all network connections prior to running network diagnostics in [Xtnd]
mode. Running with attached networks can adversely affect other attached
devices. Type xtnd n to
cancel Extended test mode.
The following table describes the iSCSI diagnostic tests.
| Test no | Test | Description |
|---|---|---|
1 |
Comprehensive iSCSI HBA test |
Runs all tests in this menu in current mode. |
2 |
Self test |
Run the ISCSI adapter built in self test (BIST). |
3 |
Memory test |
Tests the onboard memory. |
4 |
iSCSI interrupt test |
Tests the interrupt mechanism. Checks transmit and receive interrupts, as well as timer interrupts. |
5 |
Internal lp test (1G) |
Tests data movement between main memory and the iSCSI card, using onboard loopback capability. |
6 |
Internal lp test (100) |
|
7 |
Internal lp test (10) |
|
8 |
External lp test (1G) [Xtnd] |
Extended test mode: Tests card functionality and data movement between memory and the Ethernet cable. Requires loopback plug. |
9 |
External lp test (100) [Xtnd] |
|
| 10 | External lp test (10) [Xtnd] |
|
70 |
Display iSCSI chip information |
Displays information about the iSCSI chip. |
71 |
Reset iSCSI target HBA |
Resets the selected iSCSI adapter to its original state |
90 |
iSCSI Target HBA selection |
Enables the selection of a specific iSCSI card in the system. |
91 |
Enable/disable looping |
Enables or disables continuous running of a diagnostic test. The test is stopped when Ctrl-C is pressed or when an error is encountered if option 92 is active. |
92 |
Stop/continue looping on error |
Starts or stops running a diagnostic test on an error. If looping is enabled, as set by option 91, looping continues after an error is encountered. |
93 |
Extended/normal test mode |
Enables or disables extended mode on tests where extended mode is an available option. |
99 |
Exit |
Exits this diagnostics menu. |