Xserve RAID, Apple Fibre Channel PCI Card: Initial Link to a Vixel Fibre Channel Switch Is Uncertain

The Vixel 315 and 335 Fibre Channel Switches do not auto-negotiate speed well with the Apple Fibre Channel PCI Card and the Xserve RAID.
Symptom

You see:


Solution

Set the speed for Xserve RAID to 1 Gbit or 2 Gbit, depending on what other devices are connected to the Vixel switch. Follow these steps:

Now you should be able to unplug and reconnect the Apple Fibre Channel PCI Card connector in the Vixel switch until it establishes a link.

This document will be updated as more information becomes available.

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Published Date: Feb 19, 2012