Mirror Communication Error - Unable to Contact Fabric

What Caused the Problem?

This storage subsystem cannot communicate with the fabric that connects the local and remote storage subsystems. Possible causes are:

The Recovery Guru Details area provides specific information you will need as you follow the recovery steps.

Recovery Steps

1

Verify the local and remote storage subsystems are connected through a fabric (one or more switches).

2

Check this storage subsystem's Recovery Guru Summary area for failed minihubs or interface transceivers (GBIC or SFP).

If...

Then...

There are failed minihubs or interface transceivers (GBIC or SFP) listed in the Recovery Guru Summary area

Correct the failures by performing their associated recovery procedures.

Go to Step 5.

There are no failed minihubs or interface transceivers listed in the Recovery Guru Summary area

Go to Step 3.

3

Check the switch the storage subsystem is connected to for indications of a switch port, interface transceiver (GBICor SFP), or other switch failure.

If...

Then...

There is a problem with the switch

Correct the problem.

Go to Step 5.

There is not a problem with the switch

Go to Step 4.

4

Verify that the cables connecting the storage subsystem and switch are not loose, disconnected, or damaged.

If...

Then...

A damaged cable is detected

Replace the cable.

Go to Step 5.

A loose or disconnected cable is detected

Reconnect the cable.

Go to Step 5.

A loose, disconnected, or damaged cable is not detected

Verify your cabling configuration. If you believe your configuration is valid but the problem still exists, contact your technical support representative.

5

Select Recheck to rerun the Recovery Guru to ensure that the failure has been fixed.