Cabletron Systems 6000 manual Power System Troubleshooting

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Troubleshooting Checklist

Table 4-3 Power System Troubleshooting

Possible Causes

Instruction

 

 

Loss of power to the

Perform the following steps:

6C105 chassis.

1.

Check ON/OFF switches of 6C105 power supplies. All switches

 

 

 

must be in the ON ( ) position.

 

2.

Check all power cords and cables for proper connection.

 

 

Examine power cords for fraying or other damage. Replace if

 

 

necessary.

 

3.

Examine 6C105 chassis power supplies. If power supply LEDs

 

 

or audible warning tone indicate power supply problems,

 

 

troubleshoot or replace any faulty power supplies.

 

 

Fault in 6C105 power

1. Remove the 6E233-49 SmartSwitch from the current slot and

bus.

 

re-install in another free slot in the chassis.

 

2.

If the 6E233-49 SmartSwitch functions in the selected slot, the

 

 

6E233-49 SmartSwitch onboard power converter is operational.

 

 

The 6C105 chassis power bus may have a localized fault. Install

 

 

the 6E233-49 SmartSwitch in the working slot and contact

 

 

Cabletron Systems.

 

3.

If the 6E233-49 SmartSwitch does not function in the selected

 

 

slot, continue the process with all module slots in the chassis. If

 

 

the module does not function in any slot, the chassis power bus

 

 

may have a system-wide fault or the module onboard power

 

 

converter may be inoperable. Diagnose the module power

 

 

converter as described below to isolate the fault.

 

 

Fault in 6E233-49

1. Remove a working module from a known good chassis.

SmartSwitch module

2.

Install the 6E233-49 SmartSwitch in the known good slot.

power converter.

 

 

 

3.

If the 6E233-49 SmartSwitch does not function, there may be a

 

 

fault in the onboard power converter. Contact Cabletron Systems

 

 

immediately.

 

 

 

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Contents SmartSwitch Interface Module User’s Guide Page Page Vcci Notice FCC NoticeIndustry Canada Notice Cabletron SYSTEMS, INC Program License Agreement IiiPage Page Page Cabletron Systems Limited Program License Agreement ViiViii Class 1 Laser Transceivers Declaration of Conformity Contents Network Requirements Figures Tables Using this Guide About This GuideStructure of this Guide Related Documents Document Conventions Introduction Overview6E233-49 SmartSwitch Connectivity Full Duplex Switched Ethernet Port/VLAN Redirect Functions Garp Switch Operation Distributed Chassis Management Getting Help Your email addressNetwork Requirements 10BASE-T NetworkPage Required Tools InstallationUnpacking the 6E233-49 Smartswitch Installing Options Installing the 6E233-49 Smartswitch Into the 6C105 ChassisInstalling 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 Troubleshooting Using LanviewLanview 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 Using the Reset Button Reset ButtonSpecifications Module SpecificationsPhysical Properties Environmental RequirementsRegulatory Compliance INPUT/OUTPUT PortsCOM Port Pinout Assignments Required Tools Optional Installations Mode Switch Bank SettingsSetting the Mode Switches Setting the Mode Switches Simm Upgrade Figure B-2shows the location of the Dram Simm connectorInstalling the Dram Simm Installing Optional High Speed Interface Modules Figure B-4 Hsim Connector LocationPage Index NumericsIndex-2

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