14 – Command Reference
Test Port
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Notes Table 14-44 describes the port test parameters.
To cancel a port test that is in progress, enter the Test Cancel Port command.
To display the status of the most recent port test or port test in progress, enter the
Test Status Port command.
Examples The following example performs an online test on port 1:
SANbox #> admin start
SANbox (admin) #> test port 1 online
A list of attributes with formatting and current values will follow. Enter a new
value or simply press the ENTER key to accept the default value. If you wish to
terminate this process before reaching the end of the list press 'q' or 'Q' and the
ENTER key to do so.
LoopCount (decimal value, 1-4294967295) [429496729]
FrameSize (decimal value, 40-2148) [256 ]
DataPattern (32-bit hex value or 'Default') [Default ]
StopOnError (True / False) [True ]
LoopForever (True / False) [False ]
Do you want to start the test? (y/n) [n] y
The test has been started.
A notification with the test result(s) will appear
on the screen when the test has completed.
SANbox (admin) #>
Test for port 1 Passed.
Table 14-44. Port Test Parameters
Parameter Description
LoopCount Number of frames sent
FrameSize Number of bytes in each test frame
DataPattern Pattern in the payload
StopOnError Stops the test when an error occurs (True).
Otherwise, the test continues to comple-
tion.
LoopForever Restarts the test after completion and con-
tinues until you cancel it (True). Otherwise,
the test ends normally after completion.