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Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting

Your Cisco 3600 series router goes through extensive testing and burn-in before leaving the factory. If you encounter problems, use the information in this appendix to help isolate problems or to eliminate the router as the source of the problem.

This appendix contains the following sections:


Note To troubleshoot a network module, see the Cisco Network Modules Hardware Installation Guide; to troubleshoot a WAN interface card, see the Cisco WAN Interface Cards Hardware Installation Guide.

If you cannot locate the source of the problem, contact a customer service representative for information on how to proceed. For technical support information, see the Cisco Information Packet publication that shipped with your router. Before you call, have the following information ready:

Problem Solving

The key to problem solving is to isolate the problem to a specific subsystem by comparing what the router is doing to what it should be doing.

The LEDs on the front and rear panel of the router enable you to determine router performance and operation. For a description of these LEDs, see the following:

When problem solving, consider the following router subsystems:

Troubleshooting the Power and Cooling Systems

Both the system LED and the fans can help you troubleshoot a power problem. Check the following items to help isolate the problem:

Environmental Reporting Features

If the router is operating at an abnormally high temperature, you see the following message on the console screen:

%SYS-1-OVERTEMP: System detected OVERTEMPERATURE condition. Please resolve cooling problem immediately!

Some causes of abnormally high router temperature are:

Take steps to correct the problem. See also the "Site Environment" section, and the "Equipment Racks" section.

Troubleshooting Modules, Cables, and Connections

Network problems can be caused by a module, cables or cable connections, or external devices such as a modem, transceiver, hub, wall jack, WAN interface, or terminal. Check for the following symptoms to help isolate the problem:

Reading Front-Panel LEDs

The LEDs on the front panel of the router enable you to determine router performance and operation. Figure A-1 through Figure A-3 show the LEDs on the front panel of the router. For an explanation of these LEDs see:


Figure A-1: Cisco 3620 Router Front-Panel LEDs



Figure A-2: Cisco 3640 Router
Front-Panel LEDs



Figure A-3:
Cisco 3660 Router Front Panel LEDs



Note The Cisco 3660 router has system LEDs on the front and rear panels. Both system LEDs function as described in
Table A-1.

Note In this publication, references to Cisco 3660 routers include both Cisco 3661 and Cisco 3662 models.


Table A-1: System LED
Color Description

Off

Router is not receiving power.

Blinking green

Router is running the ROM monitor. No errors detected.

Solid green

Router is operating normally. No errors detected.

Amber

Router is receiving power but not functioning properly. Possible power-on self-test error or over-temperature condition detected.

Alternating amber and green

Power-on self-test detected. The router is attempting to reload the ROM monitor.


Note The Cisco 3660 router does not have the RPS LED described in
Table A-2.

Table A-2: RPS LED
Color RPS Status

Off

Not installed.

Blinking green

RPS and the power supply are both operational. Because the router can only accept power from one source, you can do either of the following:

  • Unplug the power supply and use the RPS.

  • Turn OFF the RPS and use the power supply. The RPS can remain connected.

Solid green

Operational.

Amber

Installed but not operational.


Note The power supply LEDs (PS1 and PS2) described in
Table A-3 are found only on the Cisco 3660 router's front panel.


Table A-3: Power Supply LEDs
Color Power Supply Status

Green

Installed and operating correctly.

Amber

Installed with fault condition(s) detected.

Blinking amber

Thermal or out-of-range voltage protection shutdown.

Off

Powered off or failed.


Note Your router's front or rear panel shows Active/Ready slot LEDs corresponding to the number of network module slots in the router. (See
Table A-4.)

The Cisco 3620 router has two slots numbered 0 and 1, the Cisco 3640 router has four slots numbered 0,1,2, and 3, and the Cisco 3660 router has six slots numbered 1,2,3,4,5, and 6.

Note The Cisco 3660 router has PCMCIA slots located on its rear panel. (See Figure A-4.)


Table A-4: Active, Ready, and PCMCIA LEDs
LED Description

ACTIVE 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

Blinks to indicate network activity on the module installed in the indicated slot.

READY 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

Functional module has been installed in the indicated slot. If the LED is off, the slot is empty or the module is not functional.

PCMCIA 0, 1

Data activity on the indicated PCMCIA slot.

Reading Rear-Panel LEDs

The Cisco 3660 router is the only model with rear-panel LEDs:

See Figure A-4 for the locations of these LEDs.


Note The system LED on the rear panel of the Cisco 3660 router has the same function as the system LED on the front panel. (See Table A-1.)

The power LED communicates the status of the Cisco 3660 mainboard.

The LED on each Cisco 3660 router power supply has the same function as the PS1 and PS2 LEDs on the Cisco 3660 router front panel. (See Table A-3.)

The PCMCIA LEDs on the Cisco 3660 router rear panel are the same as those on the Cisco 3620 and Cisco 3640 router front panels. (See Table A-4.)

Figure A-4: Cisco 3660 Router Rear-Panel LEDs



Table A-5: Power LED
Color Status

Green

Operating voltages on the mainboard are within acceptable ranges.

Off

An error condition is detected in the operating voltages.


Table A-6: Fast Ethernet Connector LEDs
LED Color Status

FDX

Green

Data transmission is in full-duplex mode.

Off

Data transmission is in half-duplex mode.

LINK

Green

Ethernet link is established.

Off

No established link.

100Mbps

Green

100 Mbps communication speed attained.

Off

10 Mbps communication speed attained, or no link established.

Error Messages

This section describes error and recovery messages that may display when operating a Cisco 3600 series router. Additional error messages for Cisco 3620 and Cisco 3640 routers are described in the publication Cisco Redundant Power System Hardware Installation Guide; additional error messages for the Cisco 3660 router are described in the "Cisco 3660 Error Messages" section.

The Cisco IOS software displays system error and recovery messages on an external device console terminal screen. (For more information, see "Connecting the Console Terminal and Modem" section.)

The terminal should display one of the following prompts:

router> (indicates the user EXEC command mode)

or

router# (indicates the user privileged EXEC command mode)

The Cisco IOS software checks the system condition once every 30 seconds. If the condition still exists, the error message redisplays; if the error condition has cleared, a recovery message displays.

Table A-7 describes system error and recovery messages and LED conditions that might accompany them.


Note Table A-7 does not provide a complete list of system LED conditions. (For all LED conditions that can occur in your router, see "Reading Front-Panel LEDs" and "Reading Rear-Panel LEDs".)


Table A-7: Cisco 3600 Series Error Messages
LED Type LED Color Message

Error:

%C3600-3-NOMAC: Can't allocate MAC address for interface 1/1

Explanation:

MAC address allocation failed because the specified slot and port combination exceeds the hardware configuration.

Recovery:

Reallocate the MAC address.

Error:

%C3600-3-BADPLAT: Unknown platform type

Explanation:

The Cisco IOS software image does not recognize the revision level of the router's mainboard. This may indicate either a hardware failure or the need for a software upgrade to recognize newer hardware.

Recovery:

Verify that you are using a recommended release of Cisco IOS software for your hardware. Upgrade if necessary.

Error:

%C3600-3-BADNV: Detected invalid NVRAM size: xx bytes

Explanation:

The NVRAM detected is not 128 bytes, or the NVRAM may be corrupted.

Recovery:

Copy the error message exactly as it appears, and report it to your technical support representative. (See the information packet publication that shipped with your router.)

Error:

%C3600-3-NVERASEFAIL: Failed to erase config due to internal error.

Explanation:

An internal error prevented the password protection feature from erasing the configuration.

Recovery:

Copy the error message exactly as it appears, and report it to your technical support representative. (See the information packet publication that shipped with your router.)

Error:

%C3600-4-MACBLKSIZE: Unknown MAC address block size.

Explanation:

Data stored in the backplane is either corrupt or incomplete.

Recovery:

Contact your technical support representative to upgrade your system. (See the information packet publication that shipped with your router.)

Error:

%C3600-3-SLOTS: Number of slots in chassis is undefined.

Explanation:

The number of slots is undefined in the cookie.

Recovery:

Contact your technical support representative to upgrade your system. (See the information packet publication that shipped with your router.)

Error:

%C3600-4-COOKIE: Corrupt or missing MAC address cookie/n using random base xxx.

Explanation:

The cookie is corrupt.

Recovery:

Contact your technical support representative to upgrade your system. (See the information packet publication that shipped with your router.)

Cisco 3660 Error Messages

This section describes LED conditions and additional error and recovery messages that may be displayed when operating a Cisco 3660 router only. (See Table A-8.)


Note Table A-8 does not provide a complete list of system LED conditions. (For all LED conditions that can occur in your router, see "Reading Front-Panel LEDs" and "Reading Rear-Panel LEDs".)


Table A-8: System Error and Status Messages
LED Type LED Color Message

Error:

%INITSYS-1-PS:

Explanation:

The router failed to establish the environmental monitor process. This is probably due to insufficient memory available in the router.

Recovery:

Add memory to the router.

System

Amber

Error:

%SYS-1-OVERTEMP: System detected OVERTEMPERATURE condition. Please resolve cooling problem immediately!

Explanation:

The router is operating at an abnormally high temperature possibly caused by one or more of the following:

  • Fan failure

  • Air conditioner failure in the room

  • Air blockage to cooling vents

Recovery:

Check the possible causes. See also the "Site Environment" section and the "Equipment Racks" section.

When the error condition is resolved, the following informational message displays:

%OVERTEMP_OK, PS, LOG_ERR, 0: System temperature is now normal.

System

Amber

Error:

%THERMAL-3-PS: System detected Power System # THERMAL FAIL condition.

Explanation:

The operating temperature of the specified power supply (1 or 2) exceeded the acceptable range possibly caused by one or more of the following:

  • Fan failure

  • Air conditioner failure in the room

  • Air blockage to cooling vents

Recovery:

Check the possible causes. See the "Hot Swapping the Fan Cage" section.

When the error condition is resolved, the following informational message displays:

%THERMOK-3-PS: Power System THERMAL condition is now normal.

PS1, PS2, LED on power supply rear panel

Amber

Error:

%PS-3-DCOUTPUTVOLTFAIL: System detected Power System # DC FAIL condition.

Explanation:

The cable connected to the specified DC power supply (1 or 2) is loose or the DC power supply has failed.

Recovery:

Step 1 Check the power supply LEDs to identify the faulty unit.

Step 2 Power OFF the faulty power supply and circuit breaker.

Step 3 Check that cables are seated properly and terminal blocks are wired correctly.

Step 4 Power ON the circuit breaker and the power supply.

Step 5 If the error condition persists, replace the power supply. (See the "Hot Swapping Power Supplies" section.)

When the error condition is resolved, the following informational message displays:

%PS-3-DCOUTPUTVOLTOK: Power System DC condition is now normal.

PS1, PS2, LED on power supply rear panel

Amber

Error:

%PS-3-INPUTVOLTFAIL: System detected Power System # AC FAIL condition.

Explanation:

The cable connected to the specified AC power supply (1 or 2) is loose or the AC power supply has failed.

Recovery:

Step 1 Check the power supply LEDs to identify the faulty unit.

Step 2 Power OFF the faulty power supply.

Step 3 Check that cables are seated properly and terminal blocks are wired correctly.

Step 4 Power ON the power supply.

Step 5 If the error condition persists, replace the power supply. (See the "Hot Swapping Power Supplies" section.)

When the error condition is resolved, the following informational message displays:

%PS-3-INPUTVOLTOK: Power System AC condition is now normal.

System

PS1, PS2, LED on power supply rear panel

Amber

Amber

Error:

%PS-3-MULTFAIL: There is more than one failure with the Power System #; please resolve problems immediately.

Explanation:

The specified power supply (1 or 2) has experienced multiple failures. This is a critical condition that must be resolved immediately.

Recovery:

Step 1 Check the power supply LEDs to identify the faulty unit.

Step 2 Power OFF the faulty power supply and circuit breaker (for a DC power supply).

Step 3 Check that cables are seated properly and terminal blocks are wired correctly.

Step 4 Power ON the circuit breaker (for a DC power supply), and the power supply.

Step 5 If the error condition persists, replace the power supply. (See the "Hot Swapping Power Supplies" section.)

When the error condition is resolved, the following informational message displays:

%PS-3-PSOK: Power System is now normal.

Error:

%FAN-3-FAN_FAILED: Fan # had a rotation error reported.

Explanation:

The specified fan (1 through 6) is not rotating at the desired speed.

Recovery:

Replace the fan cage as described in the "Hot Swapping the Fan Cage" section.

When the error condition is resolved, the following informational message displays:

%FAN-3-FAN_OK: Fan # had earlier reported a rotation error. It is ok now.

Error:

%OIR-6-REMCARD: Card removed from slot x, interfaces disabled.

Explanation:

The online-insertion-and-removal (OIR) function detected the removal of a network module processor from the specified chassis slot (1 through 6). The interfaces on that processor are administratively shut down and removed. In addition, the routing table is flushed of any routes through the removed interfaces.

For more information, see the "Hot Swapping Network Modules" section, and the publication Cisco Network Modules Hardware Installation Guide.

This is an informational message that does not require any recovery procedure.

Error:

%OIR-6-INSCARD: Card inserted in slot x, interfaces administratively shut down.

Explanation:

The online-insertion-and-removal (OIR) function detected the insertion of a network module processor in the specified chassis slot (1 through 6). The interfaces on that processor are shut down until configured, or if an interface of that type was previously configured, it will be restored to its previous state.

For more information, see the "Hot Swapping Network Modules" section, and the publication Cisco Network Modules Hardware Installation Guide.

This is an informational message that does not require any recovery procedure.

Error:

%OIR-3-SEATED: Insert/removal failed for slot x, check card seating.

Explanation:

The online-insertion-and-removal (OIR) function detected an incorrectly seated network module in the specified chassis slot (1 through 6).

For more information, see the "Hot Swapping Network Modules" section, and the publication Cisco Network Modules Hardware Installation Guide.

Recovery:

Remove and reinstall the network module in the indicated slot.

Error:

%CIRRUS-4-DOWNREV_NM: Network Module card in slot x is incompatible with the system.

Explanation:

The network module card in the specified slot (1 through 6) is incompatible and must be upgraded to operate in the Cisco 3660 router.

For more information, see the publication Cisco Network Modules Hardware Installation Guide.

Recovery:

Contact your technical support representative to upgrade your network module. (See the information packet publication that shipped with your router.)


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