## Sun StorEdge Network FC Switch-8 and Switch-switchtest Test Options

The `switchtest`(1M) test is used to diagnose the Sun StorEdge network 1 Gbit FC switch-8 and switch-16 switches. The `switchtest` process also provides command-line access to switch diagnostics. `switchtest` supports testing on local and remote switches.

`switchtest` runs the port diagnostic on connected switch ports. While `switchtest` is running, the port statistics are monitored for errors.

`switchtest`(1M) Test Options describes the test mode options for the switchtest test.

Option | Description
--- | ---
Transfer Size | Specifies the transfer count for the port test, between 200 and 2000
Iterations | Specifies the number of iterations the port test will run, between 0 and 1,000,000.
User Defined Pattern | Specifies the default pattern, in hexadecimal format, to be used for the port test. You can also enter the hexadecimal pattern to run for the test.
Select Pattern Type | Gives the user the choice of running the one user pattern, critical patterns (10 of the most critical patterns), or all patterns (a complete list of test patterns)

### CLI Help Man Page

- `switchtest`.1m (1 Gb)