switch2test Test Options

The switch2test(1M) test is used to diagnose the Sun StorEdge Network 1 Gbit and 2 Gbit Fibre Channel switches. The switch2test process also provides command-line access to switch diagnostics. switch2test supports testing on local and remote switches.

switch2test runs the port diagnostic on connected switch ports. While switch2test is running, the port statistics are monitored for errors.

switch2test Test Options table describes the test mode options for the switch2test 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)
Password
A password is required for the Sun StorEdge Network 2 Gbit Fibre Channel switches.
Number of Passes
Specifies the number of times the test will run. The default is 1.

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