Using LANVIEW

Table 4-1 LANVIEW LEDs CPU, Receive, and Transmit Status (Continued)

LED

Color

State

Recommended Action

 

 

 

 

TX

Off

Port enabled, and no activity.

 

 

Should flash green every two

 

 

seconds indicating BPDUs

 

 

being sent if STA is enabled

 

 

and there is a valid link.

1.Ensure that the STA is enabled and that there is valid link. The Local Management User’s Guide describes how to enable the STA.

2.Contact Cabletron Systems.

 

Green

Flashing. Indicates activity.

None.

 

 

Rate indicates data rate.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Amber

Blinking. Port in standby. Port

1. Ensure that the port is not disabled.

 

 

may be disabled due to

Refer to the Local Management

 

 

Spanning Tree.

User’s Guide for information on

 

 

 

enabling/disabling ports.

 

 

 

2. Contact Cabletron Systems.

 

 

 

 

 

Red

Flashing. Indicates collision

None, unless there is a high rate of

 

 

rate.

activity. If so, check for network

 

 

 

configuration problems or a defective

 

 

 

device.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Solid. Diagnostic Failure.

Contact Cabletron Systems.

 

 

 

 

4-4Troubleshooting

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Cabletron Systems 6000 manual Refer to the Local Management

6000 specifications

Cabletron Systems 6000 is a high-performance networking device that has made significant contributions to the evolution of enterprise networking solutions. Designed primarily for medium to large organizations, this device emphasizes scalability, flexibility, and robust performance.

One of the central features of the Cabletron Systems 6000 is its modular architecture, allowing businesses to customize their network configurations according to their specific requirements. This modularity means that organizations can start with a basic setup and expand their networking capabilities over time by adding additional modules, thereby optimizing their investment.

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Furthermore, the Cabletron Systems 6000 is designed to be user-friendly, featuring an intuitive interface for configuration and management tasks. This ease of use reduces the training burden on IT staff and allows for quicker deployment and troubleshooting.

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