Appendix

Troubleshooting

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Diagnosing Switch Indicators

TABLE 5

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

 

 

 

Symptom

 

Action

 

 

 

Power LED is Off

Check connections between the switch, the power cord and the wall outlet.

 

 

Check if the port is disabled.

Port LED is Off

Verify that the switch and attached device are powered on.

 

 

Be sure the cable is plugged into both the switch and corresponding device.

 

 

If the switch is installed in a rack, check the connections to the punch-down

 

 

block and patch panel.

 

 

Verify that the proper cable type is used and its length does not exceed specified

 

 

limits.

 

 

Check the adapter on the attached device and cable connections for possible

 

 

 

defects. Replace the defective adapter or cable if necessary.

 

 

 

Diag LED is Flashing

Power cycle the switch to try and clear the condition.

Amber

 

If the condition does not clear, contact your local dealer for assistance

Mgmt LED is off

Verify that the switch and attached device are powered on.

 

 

Be sure the cable is plugged into both the switch and corresponding device.

 

 

Verify that the proper cable type is used and its length does not exceed specified

 

 

limits.

 

 

Check the adapter on the attached device and cable connections for possible

 

 

 

defects. Replace the defective adapter or cable if necessary.

 

 

 

Major LED is Green

One or more major system alarm(s) affecting traffic have occurred.

 

 

Check the alarm filter mask to determine potential cause(s) of alarm.

Minor LED is Green

One or more minor system alarm(s) affecting traffic have occurred.

 

 

Check the alarm filter mask to determine potential cause(s) of alarm.

In-Band Access

You can access the management agent in the switch from anywhere within the attached network using Telnet, a Web browser, or other network management software tools. However, you must first configure the switch with a valid IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway. If you have trouble establishing a link to the management agent, check to see if you have a valid network connection. Then verify that you entered the correct IP address. Also, be sure the port through which you are connecting to the switch has not been disabled. If it has not been disabled, then check the network cabling that runs between your remote location and the switch.

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