DELL 34XX User Manual

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Parameter
Description
NOTE: When you run a data loop-back test, 
you can optionally specify a file that contains 
a data pattern. If you do not specify a file, the 
RAID controller module firmware provides a 
default pattern.
patternFile
File path and file name of the file that contains a 
data pattern to use as test data. Enclose the path 
and file name with quotation marks (" ").
Diagnose RAID Controller Module iSCSI Host Cable
Description
NOTE: This command valid only for the PowerVault MD3800i storage array.
This command runs diagnostic tests on the copper cables between the iSCSI Host interface cards and a 
RAID controller module. You can run diagnostics on a selected port or all ports. The ports must be able 
to support the cable diagnostics. If the ports do not support cable diagnostics an error is returned
Syntax
diagnose controller [(0 | 1)] 
iscsiHostPort[(all | (0 | 1))] 
testID=cableDiagnostics
Parameters
Parameter
Description
controller
Controller specifies the RAID controller module on 
which you want to run the cable diagnostic test. 
Valid RAID controller module identifier values are 0 
and 1. The identifier value is 0 for the RAID 
controller module on the top and 1 for the RAID 
controller module on the bottom when viewed 
from the rear of the enclosure. Enclose the RAID 
controller module identifier in square brackets ([ ]). 
If a RAID controller module is not specified, the MD 
storage management software returns a syntax 
error.
iscsiHostPort
Specifies the iSCSI host port on which you want to 
run the diagnostic tests. You can either run the 
diagnostics on all iSCSI host ports or run it on a 
specific iSCSI host. Valid values for the specific 
iSCSI host port identifiers are 0 or 1. Enclose the 
iSCSI host port identifier in square brackets ([ ]).
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