The target port is connected to an FC switch and the negotiation is ongoing.
The following list shows the possible link status of a port in the target mode for
optimized duplication and Auto Image Replication:
■ Online
The target port is connected to an FC switch.
■ Offline
The target port is connected to an FC switch but the negotiation has failed.
■ Linkdown
The target port has no FC connection.
To monitor the link status of the ports that are used to duplicate data between two
52xx or 53xx appliances, you can also use the NetBackup Appliance Web Console.
The Settings > Network > FibreTransport page displays a simplified status of up
or down for those ports.
See “About the HBA port mode configuration table” on page 61.
57Zoning the FC SAN
About HBA link status on the NetBackup Appliance Shell Menu