7. Monitoring and Troubleshooting

Changing the Meaning of the PORTS LEDs

The LEDs for PORTS on the front panel represent the status of the DSL network or DTE ports, depending on the Port LEDs configuration option. The LED display can also be selected at any time through the Control branch.

Procedure

To change the meaning of the LEDs for PORTS using the Control branch:

1.From the Main Menu, select Control.

2.Move the cursor to the Port LEDs entry.

3.Toggle the selection using the spacebar.

4.Press Enter.

Troubleshooting

The termination unit is designed to provide many years of trouble-free service. If a problem occurs, however, refer to Table 7-6, Troubleshooting, for possible solutions. If an error message is displayed under Health and Status on the System and Test Status screen, refer to Table 7-1, Health and Status Messages, for the recommended action.

Table 7-6. Troubleshooting (1 of 2)

Symptom

Possible Cause

Solutions

 

 

 

Alarm LED is on.

A system failure has

Refer to Table 7-1, Health and

 

occurred.

Status Messages, for

 

 

recommended action.

 

 

 

Cannot access the unit

The terminal is not set up for

Check the cable and

via the ATI.

the correct rate or data

connections.

 

format, or the unit is

Ensure that the unit is

 

configured so it prevents

 

configured properly in the

 

access.

 

DSLAM. Verify its IP

 

 

 

 

address.

 

 

Reset the unit.

 

 

 

Device Fail appears on

The unit detects an internal

TReset the unit.

the System and Test

hardware failure.

Contact your service

Status screen under

 

 

representative.

Self-Test results.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Power-On Self-Test

The unit has detected an

 

fails. Only Alarm LED

internal hardware failure.

 

is on after power-on.

 

 

 

 

 

No power, or the LEDs

The unit is not properly

Verify that the unit is properly

are not lit.

seated in the DSLAM.

inserted.

 

 

 

 

There is no power to the

Verify that the DSLAM has

 

DSLAM.

power.

 

 

 

8700-A2-GB20-40

May 2002

7-25

Page 77
Image 77
Paradyne U8777, 8779 manual Changing the Meaning of the Ports LEDs, Troubleshooting 1 Symptom Possible Cause Solutions