FC Target adapter port link disconnected
Applies to
ONTAP 9.x
Issue
- ONTAP FC port is not working anymore
- A critical alert is received for FC target port error or the link shows disconnected:
slot 2: Fibre Channel Target Host Adapter 2c
(Emulex LPe35000 (LPe35004) rev. 13, <LINK DISCONNECTED>)
....
Connection: No link
Switch Port: Unknown
SFP Vendor Name: AVAGO
SFP Vendor P/N: AFBR-57G5MZ-ELX
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