Cabletron Systems 6000 manual Troubleshooting Checklist

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Troubleshooting Checklist

4.2TROUBLESHOOTING CHECKLIST

If the 6E233-49 SmartSwitch is not working properly, refer to Table 4-2for a checklist of possible problems, causes, and recommended actions to resolve the problem.

 

 

Table 4-2 Fault Identification

 

 

Symptom

Possible Causes

 

 

 

All LEDs are off.

1.

Installation error - remove 6E233-49 SmartSwitch and perform

 

 

installation in accordance with installation instructions. Check

 

 

connectors for dust or dirt and clean as necessary.

 

2.

Power system fault - refer to Table 4-3.

 

 

 

Module stays in BOOT

1.

Device does not have an operable firmware image, and is

state.

 

sending out BootP requests in an effort to locate a BootP server

 

 

on the network. Press the RESET button on the front panel to

 

 

attempt to use the firmware image in FLASH memory.

 

2.

If the problem continues after pressing the RESET button, refer

 

 

to Section B.1 for instructions on forcing a BootP image

 

 

download.

 

3.

Contact Cabletron Systems if the problem continues.

 

 

 

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Contents SmartSwitch Interface Module User’s Guide Page Page Industry Canada Notice FCC NoticeVcci Notice Iii Cabletron SYSTEMS, INC Program License AgreementPage Page Page Vii Cabletron Systems Limited Program License AgreementViii Class 1 Laser Transceivers Declaration of Conformity Contents Network Requirements Figures Tables About This Guide Using this GuideStructure of this Guide Related Documents Document Conventions Overview Introduction6E233-49 SmartSwitch Connectivity Full Duplex Switched Ethernet Port/VLAN Redirect Functions Garp Switch Operation Distributed Chassis Management Your email address Getting Help10BASE-T Network Network RequirementsPage Unpacking the 6E233-49 Smartswitch InstallationRequired Tools Installing the 6E233-49 Smartswitch Into the 6C105 Chassis Installing OptionsInstalling the 6E233-49 SmartSwitch into the 6C105 Chassis Installing an Interface Module Connecting to the Network Straight Cable Connection Connection Using the RJ21 Angle Adapter Completing the Installation Using Lanview TroubleshootingLanview LEDs CPU Refer to the Local Management Troubleshooting Checklist Power System Troubleshooting Refer to the Local Management User’s Guide for setup Refer to the Local Management User’s Guide for Local Management User’s Guide for instructions on Reset Button Using the Reset ButtonEnvironmental Requirements SpecificationsModule Specifications Physical PropertiesCOM Port Pinout Assignments INPUT/OUTPUT PortsRegulatory Compliance Setting the Mode Switches Optional Installations Mode Switch Bank SettingsRequired Tools Setting the Mode Switches Figure B-2shows the location of the Dram Simm connector Simm UpgradeInstalling the Dram Simm Figure B-4 Hsim Connector Location Installing Optional High Speed Interface ModulesPage Numerics IndexIndex-2

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