thnx for all the help...
Here is how I resolved the problem of course with Duke's help
....hope it helps if someone faces the same issue...
the server was connected to an emc storage and a tape library both through FC...
First i removed both of them and ran probe-scsi-all... it worked fine...
Then i connected the emc storage and again ran probe-scsi-all..worked fine...
Next connected the tape library and ran probe-scsi-all...problem a plenty..stuck again...
SO i disconnected the tape library and rebooted it..
Powered off the server , connected the tape library..
powered on, went to OK prompt and ran probe-scsi-all... a
And everything started working was it shud be
..
Thanks