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Techniques for using frame deep loopback capabilities for extended link diagnostics in fibre channel storage area networks
Techniques for using frame deep loopback capabilities for extended link diagnostics in fibre channel storage area networks
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机译:在光纤通道存储区域网络中使用帧深度回送功能进行扩展链路诊断的技术
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One embodiment is a method including configuring a first network element of a fiber channel (“FC”) network as a generator element, wherein the generator employs a link diagnostic protocol to cause a second network element comprising a peer of the first network element as a reflector element, wherein the first and second elements are connected via a link; entering a first diagnostic phase, wherein in the first diagnostic phase, diagnostic capabilities of the first and second elements are determined; and subsequent to completion of the first diagnostic phase, entering a second diagnostic phase in which a deep loopback test is performed, wherein the deep loopback test comprises a frame level loopback test for exposing an issue in a path between the first and second network elements beyond a Media Access Control (“MAC”) layer.
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