Nortel Networks 5000BH manual TokenSpeed Module Startup Failure

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Troubleshooting the TokenSpeed Module

9.Click on the Start button in the Software Download dialog box.

If the display returns to the Main Menu instead of displaying the “Writing to Flash” message, the download process did not complete successfully.

10.If you are not prompted to reset the switch, choose Discover again.

11.Click on the icon for the switch and choose Download software.

When the download is complete, the following message is displayed:

Writing to Flash...

The switch begins executing the loaded switch image and prompts you to reset the switch.

12.Choose Reset to verify that the downloaded image is installed properly.

When the switch completes the reset and starts operating properly, you may continue normal operation. If the reset is unsuccessful or an error indication appears, repeat the entire procedure. If it fails again, call Bay Networks customer support. Please be ready to provide the service representative with the information listed on page 4-1.

TokenSpeed Module Startup Failure

Symptom: The switch startup process completes successfully, but the Activity LED blinks continually.

To resolve the problem, follow these steps:

1.Check all modules in the chassis to make sure they are ﬁrmly seated and that the retaining screws are tight.

2.Remove and reinsert the failing module.

If the problem persists, contact Bay Networks customer support. Please be ready to provide the service representative with the information listed on page 4-1.

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Contents Using the 8-port TokenSpeed TokenSpeed/MCP Switch Modules Statement of Conditions TrademarksIii Voluntary Control Council for Interference Vcci Statement893-01019-A 893-01019-A 893-01019-A Contents Chapter Installing and Connecting the TokenSpeed Module Figures Figure B -11. RI-other to RO connection RJ-45 to DB-9 Tables Xii Audience PrefacePurpose Special Message Formats Two-tiered Procedure FormatConventions Title Description Related PublicationsOrdering Bay Networks Publications Related publicationsRegion Telephone number Fax number How to Get HelpTechnical Solutions Center Telephone number Fax number Bay Networks Customer SupportFor More Information 893-01019-A About the TokenSpeed Module Chapter Overview of the TokenSpeed ModuleTokenSpeed Module Ports and Connectivity FeaturesNetwork Management Fault ToleranceFiltering Caching and ProxyPhysical Description Hardware features of the TokenSpeed moduleGiving a Server a Dedicated Port Chapter TokenSpeed Module ApplicationsGiving a server a dedicated port Segmenting a RingConnecting a ring segment through an RI/RO port ring segment Connecting a Segment Through the RI or RO PortConnecting ring segments through lobe ports Connecting a Segment Using a Lobe PortConcentrating Rings into a Router Replacing a Source Route Bridge or RouterConcentrating multiple rings into a router Preparing for Installation Installing and Connecting the TokenSpeed ModuleInstalling the TokenSpeed Module Removing a ﬁller panel Slot module guides Seating the module Connecting Cables to TokenSpeed PortsNetwork device port TokenSpeed port type Token Ring ConnectionsPort types for the TokenSpeed module Management Connection Verifying the InstallationLED name Meaning LED Switch Startup SequenceTokenSpeed Module LEDs Conﬁguring the TokenSpeed Module Factory default conﬁguration settingsParameter Factory default Possible settings FFE Removing and Replacing a Module Loosening the TokenSpeed module Replacing a TokenSpeed/MCP ModuleSlide the module out of the chassis see Figure 11. Loosening the TokenSpeed module Replacing a TokenSpeed Module12. Removing the module from the Centillion chassis Page Troubleshooting the TokenSpeed Module Switch Startup Failure with TokenSpeed/MCP TokenSpeed Module Startup Failure Verify that the cabling is correct Port Insertion ProblemsTroubleshooting the TokenSpeed Module Page Appendix a Technical Speciﬁcations Electromagnetic Emissions Safety Agency ApprovalsConnectors Environmental SpeciﬁcationsAppendix B Cables Table B-1 Port types for the TokenSpeed module Port TypesCable Types STP cable type Token Ring Connectors on the TokenSpeed ModuleTable B-2 Cable distances Cable type Mb/s 16 Mb/s UTP cable typeFigure B-2. Connectors for token ring network cables Cable and Connector Pin AssignmentsFigure B-3. Hub to station connection RJ-45 to RJ-45 RJ-45 to RJ-45 ConnectionFigure B-4. Station to hub connection RJ-45 to RJ-45 Figure B-6. RI-other to RO connection RJ-45 to RJ-45 Figure B-8. Hub to station connection RJ-45 to DB-9 RJ-45 to DB-9 ConnectionFigure B-9. Station to hub connection RJ-45 to DB-9 Figure B-11. RI-other to RO connection RJ-45 to DB-9 Figure B-13. Station to hub connection RJ-45 to IBM Type RJ-45 to IBM Type 1 ConnectionFigure B-14. Bay/SNPX RO to RI connection RJ-45 to IBM Type Table B-3 Male Mini DIN Signal Male DB-25 Pin locations Pin numbersSerial MCP Connections Male Mini DIN 8 to male DB-25 cableTable B-4 Female DB-25 to female DB-9 adapter Request to send Clear to send Ring indicatorTypes, B-2 caching, RIF IndexIndex-2 Index-3