Allied Telesis AR700 Series manual Hardware Reference Enable diagnostics mode during start-up

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3.Enable diagnostics mode during start-up.

During the router start-up process, at the prompt:

Force EPROM download (Y)?

press [Ctrl/D] on the terminal to enter diagnostics mode. A banner page is displayed on the terminal (Figure 35). This can be used to check that the terminal is correctly connected.

!Caution Running the battery-backed RAM test, Full Flash test, or Totally Erase Flash option will cause important system files to be deleted. These will need to be reinstalled before the router can function normally.

Figure 35: Diagnostics banner page.

* * * Diagnostic Mode * * *

version: 12-Jan-2005

Main Menu:

0.Restart

1.Full RAM test

2.ROM checksum test

3.LED test

4.Dump or Modify Enter selection ==>

Figure 36: Example diagnostics banner page for the AR770S

* * * Diagnostic Mode * * *

version: Jul 8 2005 11:20:29

Main Menu:

0.Restart

1.Full RAM test

2.ROM checksum test

5.Battery backed RAM test

9.LED test

A. Dump or Modify

Enter selection ==>

To run a diagnostic program, enter the corresponding letter or number. There are several sub-menus to cover all the different options. Table 13 lists the keys that control the basic operation of the diagnostics.

Table 13: Basic commands for running diagnostics

Key

Function

 

 

Q

Quits any running tests and displays the banner page.

 

 

S

Prints a summary of test results so far.

 

 

Diagnostics are designed to be used with all models of the router, and therefore some instances of particular tests will not be appropriate for some models. A reasonable level of understanding of the system structure is needed to operate

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Contents Hardware Reference AR700 Series Router Contents Introduction Where To Find More InformationModels Covered By This Reference Hardware Reference AR700 Series RoutersAR700 Series Ethernet Model Eth PortsAR725 Router Hardware FeaturesPower Supply Redundant Power Supply RPS VCC Pin Function DirectionAR725 LEDs and what they mean Do not remove the compact flash card when the LED is lit10AR700 Series Router Front panel Rear panelFront and Rear Panels AR745 RouterAR700 Series Router DC Power inlet terminals on an AR745 DB25 RPS power connector pin out on the AT-AR745 LNK/ACT AR745 LEDs and what they meanAR700 Series Router Front Panel AR750S RouterPower Supply State Function AR750S LEDs and what they meanPIC0 PIC1AR750S-DP Router PSU Bay Two PWR03 DC installedRestart with default configuration AT-PWR03 Power SuppliesAR700 Series Router AR750S-DP LEDs and what they mean AR770S Router Front Panel Switch SFP EthAsynchronous port PIC bays AR770S LEDs and what they mean To install any of the tools included on the CD-ROM To Access DocumentationOnline Documentation To view a documentAT-TFTP Server If AT-TFTP Server has not yet been installedTo set preferences for the AT-TFTP Server To load a file from AT-TFTP Server to the routerUsing Windows Terminal Hyperterminal Hardware Reference AR700 Series Router Router Start-up Force Eprom download Y? Message Meaning Pressing key... Forces the router toStart-up tests have finished Memory Random Access Memory RAMPIC 38AR700 Series RouterOnboard Flash Memory Battery-Backed RAM AR725, AR745, AR770S onlyShow file CompactFlash AR725, AR745 only Installing and removing a compact flash cardTo test a card, insert the card and enter Expansion Options AR740 RPS Redundant Power Supply AT-AR725, AT-AR745 onlySpecifications Dimensions AR740 RPS LEDs PICs and NSMs SFP Ports AR770S onlyProduct No Media Type Description AT-AR061 Ecpac PCI Accelerator Cards PACsCompression Ratio Compression → encryption →//→ decryption → decompression Asynchronous Interfaces RJ-45 Pin Function Signal DirectionRS-232 Terminal and Modem Cables Cables and Loopback PlugsCableFigure RJ-45 Hardware Reference RJ-45 To router RJ-45 DB9 Male To router To modem RJ45 MiniDin To switch or router To Macintosh Loopback Plugs for Testing InterfacesEthernet twisted pair TP loopback plug Physical Interface Loopback Pin Wiring DiagramTest failure Test FacilityEnable test int=portn Diagnostics Restricted Maintenance ProceduresConnect a terminal to the console port Restart the routerKey Function Hardware Reference Enable diagnostics mode during start-upContacting Us Lithium Battery Replacement

AR700 Series specifications

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