Sun StorEdge Network FC Switch-8 and Switch-switchtest Test Options

The switchtest(1M) test is used to diagnose the Sun StorEdge network 1 Gbit FC switch-8 and switch-16 switches. The switchtest process also provides command-line access to switch diagnostics. switchtest supports testing on local and remote switches.

switchtest runs the port diagnostic on connected switch ports. While switchtest is running, the port statistics are monitored for errors.

switchtest(1M) Test Options describes the test mode options for the switchtest test.

Option
Description
Transfer Size
Specifies the transfer count for the port test, between 200 and 2000
Iterations
Specifies the number of iterations the port test will run, between 0 and 1,000,000.
User Defined Pattern
Specifies the default pattern, in hexadecimal format, to be used for the port test. You can also enter the hexadecimal pattern to run for the test.
Select Pattern Type
Gives the user the choice of running the one user pattern, critical patterns (10 of the most critical patterns), or all patterns (a complete list of test patterns)

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