The HBAnyware Utility User Manual Page 119
Test results and the status of running tests, are time stamped and appear in the Test Log area.
Figure 57: Advanced Diagnostics
Running Loopback Tests
To run a loopback test, use the Loopback Test section of the Advanced Diagnostics dialog box.
Loopback Test Combinations
Run the following loopback test combinations using the appropriate check boxes:
• PCI Loopback Test - A firmware controlled diagnostic test in which a random data pattern is
routed through the PCI Bus without being sent to an HBA link port. The returned data is
subsequently validated for integrity.
• Internal Loopback Test - A diagnostic test in which a random data pattern is sent down to an
HBA link port, then is immediately returned without actually going out on the port. The returned
data is subsequently validated for integrity.
• External Loopback Test - A diagnostic test in which a random data pattern is sent down to an
HBA link port. The data goes out the port and immediately returns via a loopback connector. The
returned data is subsequently validated for integrity.
Error Action
Enables you to define what is to be done in the event of a test failure.There are two error action options:
• Stop Test - The error will be logged and the test aborted. No further tests will run.
• Ignore - Log the error and proceed with the next test cycle.
Note: You cannot run the External Loopback test and ECHO test concurrently. If you select
External Loopback the ECHO test section is disabled and vice versa.