A disk array apparatus is provided, which has dual FC-Als to each of which
an enclosure service unit connects, and is capable of performing loop
diagnoses including detachment and reconnection of devices even when
abnormalities occur in all loops. The enclosure service units can
communicate each other through an interface. Heartbeat monitors, when
detecting that heartbeat commands transmitted through the FC-Als have
ceased in both loops, detach all disks connecting to the FC-Als to
thereby resolve the loop abnormalities. Then, loop diagnostic units
cooperatively perform loop diagnoses including reconnection of disks to
the FC-Als, identify faulty disks, detach the faulty disks, so as to
continue the operation of the system.