Testing network connectivity

The IBM Spectrum Protect Plus Service Tool tests host addresses and ports to determine if a connection can be established. You can use the Service Tool to verify whether a connection can be established between IBM Spectrum Protect Plus and a node

You can run the Service Tool from the IBM Spectrum Protect Plus command line or remotely by using a .jar file. If a connection can be established, the tool returns a green check mark. If a connection cannot be established, the error condition is displayed, along with possible causes and actions.

The tool provides guidance for the following error conditions:

  • Timeout
  • Connection refused
  • Unknown host
  • No route