Connectrix

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Dust or chemical contamination at the endface of a fiber optic LC connector or transceiver module impedes signaling. Dell engineering teams have verified cases in which a fully functional port appears to be a bad port because dirty optical connectors manifest as a port failing loop testing with acceptable power measurement levels. Cable connectors should be cleaned and when stored must be protected from dust particle or chemical contamination.

When an ISL that is a member of a port channel is bounced, the "last changed" timestamp is updated on the logical port channel but not on the individual physical interface. This is by design.

This article explains why a Connectrix B-Series switch port may detect an attached HBA or storage device as a loopback port and how to troubleshoot the condition.

This article provides estimates on scheduling lead time when booking Remote Proactive Services (RPS) upgrades.

While configuring the Brocade switch for TACACS+ user authentication using the tacacs.net server application, user authentication passes but the user is unable to run any commands.

The ESRS plugin scripts fill up the temp directory and space on the switch which might result in an NXOS crash.

IVR events in logging log when activating regular VSAN zoneset in enhanced mode

This article outlines the services Remote Proactive Services (RPS) offers and lists supported products, contact information, and guidelines on engaging Remote Proactive.

Dell Storage Simple Support Matrices on E-Lab Navigator provide the optimal interoperability for your storage solution.

ISSU upgrade on MDS 9710 to 8.4(1) results with ISL "Error = Illegal state transition"

This article explains Dell guidelines on company administrator assignment.

This article explains how to assign an Initial Company Administrator.

This article explains how to promote Company Administrators.

The switch user does not have privilege to access all possible VFs.

This article describes how to collect SANnav technical support information.

Learn how to use PuTTY for SSH key-based authentication. Step-by-step instructions to create SSH keys, add SSH key to PuTTY, and connect with SSH key securely on Connectrix B-Series.

Learn how the MyService360 services analytics dashboard integrates the Dell AIOps (formerly CloudIQ) Health Score into the Install Base views. This integration streamlines services and product health management by IT admins using the MyService360 and Dell AIOps portals. Verify supported products by portal and access helpful Dell AIOps resources.

Power supply shows up as faulty, reason code 2000e.

Connectrix MDS : 97xx Chassis information missing with error message %PLATFORM-2-PS_UNSUPPORTED

Cisco to Brocade migration. How to import the zoning from the Cisco switch to the Brocade switch.

Attempt to recover the lost the paper transaction key sent with the Ports on Demand (POD) kit.

This KB article discusses the complete methods and steps to apply Cisco Smart Licenses to newly replaced switches in which the previous switch used Smart Licensing.

On a zone activation, all HBAs zoned to a VPLEX front-end port are logged out and lose a path.

How to perform NX-OS upgrade on the MDS switches

Hosts cannot see targets and/or fcpings are not working or only working in one direction. PLOGI/LS_ACC/LS_RJT sent from one device to another are not received.

SnakeLoobpack passed incorrect port range to module warning when SnakeLoopback could not identify faulty device.

Unable to access DCNM SAN Server from DCNM SAN Client, due to "RequestSendFailed: EJBCLIENT000409: No more destinations are available" error.

This article describes Cisco Kernel messages in 97xx switch models.

This article explains the procedure to open a Service Request (SR) using the Dell support page. Get help fast for your Dell device. No more waiting on hold. No more tech headaches. Dell makes it simple to fix problems, schedule repairs, or get support—right from your device or our support website.