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5 • Troubleshooting and maintenance

Model LRA2900A RAS Getting Started Guide

 

 

Introduction

This chapter describes troubleshooting and fault analysis that can be performed by the operator. If you require more help, contact Black Box technical support at 724-746-5500. Refer to table 4 for a list of common symp- toms and suggested remedies.

Note The following information assumes that there is only one failure involving the RAS and that if you perform the corrective action listed, it will solve the problem.

 

Table 4. Symptoms

 

 

Problem

Corrective Action

 

 

POWER LED is extinguished

Verify that power is being supplied to the RAS.

 

 

POWER LED is flashing

One of the power supplies has malfunctioned. The RAS will function nor-

 

mally indefinitely with one power supply, so you can wait until a low traf-

 

fic time, then refer to “Replacing the RAS” on page 58 to replace the

 

RAS.

 

 

CPU FAIL LED is lit

CPU has failed. As soon as possible, unplug both power cables from the

 

RAS, wait 30 seconds, then plug the cables back into the RAS to see if

 

the problem disappears. If the CPU FAIL LED is still lit after the RAS com-

 

pletes the power-up cycle, refer to “Replacing the RAS” on page 58 to

 

replace the RAS.

 

 

ALARM LED is lit

Indicates that an alarm condition has been detected.

 

 

SYSTEM LED is extinguished

The RAS is not functioning properly. As soon as possible, unplug both

 

power cables from the RAS, wait 30 seconds, then plug the cables back

 

into the RAS to see if the problem disappears. If the SYSTEM LED is still lit

 

after the RAS completes the power-up cycle, refer to “Replacing the RAS”

 

on page 58 to replace the RAS.

 

 

10/100 ETHERNET yellow LED is

• A valid link has not been detected. Verify that the cable is plugged

extinguished

into the hub, switch, or workstation and the RAS.

 

• Verify that the hub, switch, or workstation is powered on.

 

• Replace the cable. If the problem still exists, refer to “Replacing the

 

RAS” on page 58 to replace the RAS. If the problem still exists, trou-

 

bleshoot the hub, switch, or workstation.

 

 

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Contents Remote Access Server RAS Radio and TV Interference FCC Compliance Trademarks Used In This Manual Page Contents Operation and shutdown Contacting Black Box for assistance Contents Model LRA2900A RAS Getting Started Guide Structure AudienceTypographical conventions used in this document PrecautionsGeneral conventions Mouse conventions About this guide Model LRA2900A RAS Getting Started Guide Introduction Chapter contentsModel LRA2900A RAS Model LRA2900A Remote Access Server overviewWAN Hardware overviewModems SignalingPower system TemperatureManagement services Physical dimensionsSecurity Model LRA2900A front panel LEDs LED displayApprovals Software overview Software overviewHardware installation Introduction RAS chassis installationUnpacking the Model LRA2900A RAS Installing the power cables Cable installationGrounding the Model LRA2900A Connecting the Ethernet portsDTR Connecting the EIA-561 RS-232 configuration portConnecting to the T1/E1/PRI WAN ports Completing the hardware installationConfiguring the RAS for operation Preparing the RAS for configuration Configuration prerequisitesConfigure the COM port settings as shown in figure COM properties Login window Configuring the RAS with a Web browser Opening the RAS Web Administration PagesHome Home page window panes Home page overviewImmediate Actions buttons No Validation Configuring simple authenticationStatic User Authentication Configuration windowStatic User Identification window Configuring dial-in user informationClick on Modify. The Modify Dial-In window appears see figure Modify Dial-In window, Domain Name Server section Configuring the default gatewayT1/E1 Link Activity window Configuring line settings and signaling for E1Setting the line signaling for an E1/PRI Isdn line Configuring the line settingsMFR Version 2 Modify window Setting the line signaling for an E1/R2 lineWAN Circuit Channel Assignment window Channel assignmentSetting the line signaling for an ISDN/PRI line Configuring line settings and signaling for T1Setting the line signaling for a robbed-bit T1 line Saving your configuration Import/Export main window Completing the installation Completing the installation Completing the installation Operation and shutdown De-activating the RAS Activating the RASTroubleshooting and maintenance Problem Corrective Action LED Fault analysisEthernet Replacing the RAS Periodic maintenanceMaintenance CalibrationMaintenance Removing the defective RAS Verifying the hardware installation Installing the replacement RASImporting a saved configuration Configure the COM port settings as shown in figure Press Return to display the login window see figure VT-100 Top Level Management window Completing the installation Park Drive Lawrence, PA 15055-1018 724-746-5500 Fax

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