FC-VI/Storage adapter/Host target adapter link does not come online with 16g QLogic card
Applies to
- QLogic 16g capable card (X1928,X1143A)
- Fabric MetroCluster
- Stretch MetroCluster
Issue
The link does not come online, however, it is seen as In_Sync on the switch (example of an FC-VI card):
switch1::> switchshow
Index Port Address Media Speed State Proto
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0 0 050000 id 16G In_Sync FC <-- QLogic port
1 1 050100 id 8G Online FC F-Port 50:0a:09:82:03:6a:c7:c0
2 2 050200 id 8G Online FC F-Port 50:0a:09:83:03:6a:c7:c0
3 3 050300 id 16G In_Sync FC <-- QLogic port
4 4 050400 id 8G Online FC F-Port 50:0a:09:82:03:6a:d5:a0
5 5 050500 id 8G Online FC F-Port 50:0a:09:83:03:6a:d5:a0