A SAN administrator is troubleshooting a connectivity issue between a new server and a FC switch. The link is running at 8Gbps and uses a 90 meter (295 feet) optical cable. Which of the following is the FIRST item the administrator should check or perform?
A.
Upgrade the switch firmware to the latest level.
B.
Verify the cable is OM-3 and not OM-2
C.
Run a temporary cable to bypass a patch panel.
D.
Replace the server’s host bus adapter.