Chapter 6: Troubleshooting
Try connecting another network device to the twisted pair port with a different cable. If the twisted pair port is able to establish a link, then the problem is with the cable or the other network device.
Verify that the twisted pair cable does not exceed 100 meters (328 feet).
Verify that you are using the appropriate category of twisted pair cable. The cable types are listed in Table 1 on page 24 for the 10/
Note
A 1000Base connection may require five to ten seconds to establish a link.
Problem 4: The LINK/ACT LED for an SFP or SFP+ transceiver is off.
Solutions: The fiber optic port on the transceiver is unable to establish a link to a network device. Try the following:
Verify that the remote network device connected to the fiber optic port is operating properly.
Verify that the fiber optic cable is securely connected to the port on the SFP or SFP+ module and to the port on the remote network device.
Check that the transceiver is fully inserted in the slot.
If you are using SFP+ slots 27 or 28 on the
Verify that the operating specifications of the fiber optic ports on the transceiver and remote network device are compatible.
Verify that the correct type of fiber optic cabling is being used.
Verify that the port is connected to the correct fiber optic cable. This is to eliminate the possibility that the port is connected to the wrong remote network device.
Try connecting another network device to the fiber optic port using a different cable. If the port is able to establish a link, then the problem is with the cable or with the other network device.
Use the switch’s management software to verify that the port is enabled.
If the remote network device is a managed device, use its management firmware to determine whether its port is enabled.
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