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Checking the Installation

Checking the Installation

This chapter describes the LEDs used to confirm and troubleshoot operation of the route processor and interface modules, and includes the following sections:

Confirming the Installation

Problems with the initial startup are often caused by an interface module or power supply that has become dislodged from the backplane or chassis power connector during shipment. Although over-temperature conditions rarely occur at initial startup, the environmental monitoring functions are included because they also monitor DC interface voltages. At the initial system boot, verify the following:

When these conditions are met, the hardware installation is complete. If the startup sequence fails before these conditions are met, use the procedures in this chapter to isolate and, if possible, resolve the problem.

If you are unable to solve the problem, contact a customer service representative for assistance and further instructions. Before you call, gather the following information:

Troubleshooting Interface Modules

Your interface module went through extensive testing and burn-in before leaving the factory; however, if your system appears to have problems starting up, use the information in this chapter to help isolate the cause.

When you have completed the troubleshooting procedures in this chapter, continue with the following interface module troubleshooting steps:

Device Troubleshooting Flowchart

The flowchart in Figure 4-1 helps you determine which component of your device might have malfunctioned.


Figure 4-1: Device Troubleshooting Flowchart


Route Processor LEDs

The LEDs on the route processor indicate the status of the processor, the fan assembly, and the power supplies. The route processor LEDs are shown in Figure 4-2 and described in Table 4-1.


Figure 4-2: Route Processor LEDs



Table 4-1: Route Processor LEDs
LED Color Description

Status

Green

The system has passed internal self-tests and diagnostic tests.

Red

The system has failed internal self-tests and diagnostic tests.

Orange

The system is booting or a module is disabled.

Fan

Green

The fan is operational.

Red

The fan is not operational.

PS 0, left bay

Green

The power supply is operational.

Red

The power supply is installed but not operational.

Off

The power supply is not installed.

PS 1, right bay

Green

The power supply is operational.

Red

The power supply is installed but not operational.

Off

The power supply is not installed.

Link

Green

The Ethernet port is operational.

Off

No signal is detected on the Ethernet port.

Rx (Receive)

Flashing green

Ethernet packets are being received. The pulse rate increases with the data rate.

Off

No signal is being received.

Tx (Transmit)

Flashing green

Ethernet packets are being transmitted. The pulse rate increases with the data rate.

Off

No signal is being transmitted.

Interface Module LEDs

The LEDs on the faceplate of the interface modules provide status information for the individual interface connections. The following sections describe the interface module LEDs.

UTP Ethernet Interface Module LEDs

The LEDs for an unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) Ethernet interface module are shown in Figure 4-3 and described in Table 4-2.


Figure 4-3: UTP Ethernet Interface Module LEDs



Table 4-2: Catalyst 8510 Ethernet Interface Module LEDs
LED Color Description

Rx (Receive)

Green

Port is receiving a packet, the LED is green for approximately 50 ms.

Off

No signal is detected.

Tx (Transmit)

Green

Port is transmitting a packet, the LED is green for approximately 50 ms.

Off

No signal is detected.

LINK

Green

Port is operational (a signal is detected).

Orange

The link has been disabled by software.

Flashing Orange

The link has been disabled by a hardware failure.

Off

No signal is detected.

100 Mbps

Green

Port is operating at 100 Mbps.

Off

Port is operating at 10 Mbps.

Gigabit Ethernet Interface Module LEDs

The Gigabit Ethernet interface module LEDs are shown in Figure 4-4 and described in Table 4-3.


Figure 4-4: Gigabit Ethernet Interface Module LEDs



Table 4-3: Gigabit Ethernet Interface Module LEDs
LED Color Description

Rx-SYNC

Green

This LED reflects the synchronization of the link negotiation process. It is steadily on when there is a gigabit connection.

Tx (Transmit)

Green

Port is transmitting a packet, the LED is green for approximately 50 ms.

Off

No signal is detected.

Rx-LOSS

Green

This LED indicates the detection of an optical signal from another Gigabit Ethernet device. It is steadily on when there is a gigabit connection.

LINK-ON

Green

Port is operational (a signal is detected).

Off

No signal is detected.

Rx (Receive)

Green

Port is receiving a packet, the LED is green for approximately 50 ms.

Off

No signal is detected.

Rx-FULL

Green

This LED is on when the port is operating in full-duplex mode, which is always the case for an operational Gigabit Ethernet port.


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