ESCON-only Tests
Run the Light Test on the New Fiber Optic Cable
After you have run diagnostics on the new ESCON adapter and verified that it is
functioning correctly, you can test that the fiber optic cable is connected correctly
and transmitting light to the adapter.
1 From the Device Status and Controls Menu, select Run Interactive Test to
display the Test Options panel.
Screen 1 of 1
Test Options
LIC 287 - ESCON Channel Adapter, Slot 4
Operational Status Diagnostic Status Fault Status Network Connection
NOT CONFIGURED MESSAGE OK UNKNOWN
Do not remove this device while testing.
Select one of the following test options:
* < 1. Run all tests excluding external wrap test >
* < 2. Run all tests including external wrap test >
Individual tests:
* < 3. PCI BUS >
* < 4. PROCESSOR >
* < 5. MEMORY >
* < 6. MEMORY PROT >
* < 7. TIMER >
* < 8. AIB >
* < 9. WRAP PLUG >
* <10. OPTICAL POWER >
* <11. LIGHT RECEPTION >
Select (1-11 or B=Back R=Refresh H=Help ):11
2 Enter 11 on the Test Options Panel to run the light reception test. At this
point, the following panel appears.
Screen 1 of 1
Setup For Light Reception Test
LIC 287 - ESCON Channel Adapter, Slot 4, Net # 0
Operational Status Diagnostic Status Fault Status Network Connection
NOT CONFIGURED TESTING OK UNKNOWN
First, be sure that you have successfully run the Wrap Plug Test on slot 4.
Then, remove the wrap plug from the ESCON adapter
(if still installed).
Connect the fiber for an operational ESCON channel to the adapter located in
slot 4.
Confirm that the correct fiber is installed.
< 1. Start test. >
Select (1 or B=Back R=Refresh H=Help ):1
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