Nortel Networks 60-24T, 60-12T Diagnosing Hub Indicators, LED Indicators, Symptom Cause Solution

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Installation and Reference for the BayStack 60-12T/60-24T 10/100 Ethernet Hubs

Diagnosing Hub Indicators

You can easily monitor the hub through LED indicators on the front panel. Table 4-1 describes common problems and possible solutions.

Table 4-1.

LED Indicators

 

 

 

 

Symptom

Cause

Solution

The Link 10/100 Mb/s

A network interface, such as

indicator does not

an adapter card on the

light up after making a attached device, a network

connection.

cable, or the hub port is

 

defective.

Verify that the hub and attached device are powered on.

Be sure the cable is securely plugged into the hub and the device.

Verify the proper cable length is being used.

Check the adapter or cable connections for defects. Replace defective parts.

The Power indicator

A power outlet, power cord, or

• Check the power outlet by plugging in another,

does not light up

internal power supply is

properly functioning, device.

(green) after powering

defective.

• Check the power cord by plugging it into

on.

 

another, properly functioning, device.

 

 

• If you still do not have power, contact Customer

 

 

Support, as explained in “How to Get Help” on

 

 

page xvi for assistance.

The hub powers off after running for a time.

Loose connections, or power

• Check for loose power connections. Verify all

surges or losses may have

connections are seated securely.

occurred.

• Determine if power surges or losses occurred at

 

the power outlet.

 

• Verify that the fan on the back of the hub is

 

unobstructed and running.

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Part No -A June Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA Restricted Rights Legend Copyright 1999 Nortel NetworksTrademarks Statement of ConditionsIii Voluntary Control Council for Interference Vcci Statement Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise Nortel Networks NA Inc. Software License Agreement Vii Viii Contents Chapter Troubleshooting Figures Xii Tables Xiv Preface Before You BeginTechnical Solutions Center Telephone Number How to Get HelpHard-Copy Technical Manuals Product Features Chapter IntroductionAutosense Capability Product DescriptionFront Panel BayStack 60-12T Front Panel LED Descriptions Color Activity IndicationPort Partitioning Hardware and Environmental Requirements Rear PanelChapter Typical Applications Mixed 10 Mb/s and 100 Mb/s EnvironmentBasic Mixed Network Example of a Basic Mixed NetworkExpanded Mixed Network Example of an Expanded Mixed NetworkBridging Daisy-Chained HubsChapter Installation Package ContentsInstalling the Hub Mounting the Hub in a Standard 19 Equipment RackHub Port Connecting Device Mode Cable Type Connecting the Hub To Other DevicesCable Types and MDI/MDI-X Modes Connecting the Hub Through a RJ-45 Port Applying Power to the Hub Connecting the Hub Through the MDI PortPort Status LED Descriptions Verifying Port StatusState Indication Chapter Troubleshooting Verifying System OperationsLED Indicators Diagnosing Hub IndicatorsSymptom Cause Solution Table A-1 Product Specifications Appendix a Technical SpecificationsDescription Internal Switching Specifications Port Assignments Appendix B Cable and Connector InformationRJ-45 Ports Cable Assignments Table B-1 RJ-45 Pin DescriptionsIndex Index-1Index-2