Brocade Adapters Troubleshooting Guide 5553-1002145-01Troubleshooting mezzanine card problems 2• cat /proc/vmware/versionThis displays the latest versions of installed drivers. For storage drivers look for a bfa entry andrelated build number. For network drivers, look for a bna entry and related build number.• rpm -qa|grep -i bfaThis command prints the names of the Brocade adapter storage driver package (bfa) ifinstalled.• rpm -qa|grep -i bnaThis command prints the names of the Brocade adapter network driver package (bna) ifinstalled.• lspciThis utility displays information about all PCI buses in the system and all devices connected tothem. Brocade Communications Fibre Channel displays for an HBA or Fabric Adapter portconfigured in HBA mode. Brocade Communications Fibre Channel and Ethernet Controllerdisplay for a CNA or Fabric Adapter port configured in CNA or NIC mode if driver packages havecorrectly loaded.Troubleshooting mezzanine card problemsAs mezzanine or expansion card adapters are installed in blade servers as part of a blade systemenclosure, problems may occur for different reasons than when adapters are installed in standardhost systems. This section outlines some general methods for isolating causes of problems withcard operation. For more information, please see troubleshooting and maintenance informationpublished for your specific blade server, server blade, and blade system enclosure. Also, refer tothe support location on the manufacturer’s website for your blade server and blade systemenclosure.If problems exist with adapter operation on a blade server, verify the following:• The blade server is turned on.• The adapter is installed in the appropriate connector on the blade server. On some bladeservers, connectors may only support a specific adapter type. Refer to your blade severdocumentation for help.• The blade system enclosure is configured for adapter operation. Refer to your blade systemenclosure and documentation for blade system enclosure components for help.• The blade server on which the adapter is installed is correctly configured for adapter operationand is correctly installed in the blade system enclosure. Refer to your blade server and bladesystem enclosure documentation for help.• All modules or blades in that support adapter operation are installed in the appropriateenclosure bays and correctly configured. Refer to the documentation for your blade systemenclosure for help.• You are using the latest device drivers, firmware, and BIOS for the blade server and othercomponents in the blade system enclosure that support adapter operation.
