Task Flow: Check Fiber Port - Avaya 5000 Series Troubleshooting Manual

Troubleshooting hardware
Procedure
1. Use the show interfaces <port> command to display the port information.
2. Note the port status.
Enabling the port
About this task
Enable the port.
Procedure
1. Go to interface specific mode using the interface fastethernet <port>
2. Use the no shutdown command to change the port configuration.
3. Use the show interfaces <port> command to display the port.
4. Note the port administrative status.
Confirming that the cables are working
About this task
Ensure that the cables connected to the port are functioning correctly.
Procedure
1. Go to interface specific mode using the interface fastethernet <port>
2. Use the no shutdown command to change the port configuration.
3. Use the show interfaces <port> command to display the port.
4. Note the operational and link status of the port.

Task flow: Check fiber port

The following task flow assists you to confirm the fiber port cable is functioning and is of the
proper type.
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command.
command.
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December 2013