Avaya 5000 Series Troubleshooting Manual page 52

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
Ensure that the port on the ERS 5600 Series switch is enabled.
Procedure
1. Use the no shutdown command to change the port configuration.
2. Use the show interfaces <port> command to display the port information.
3. Note the port status.
Confirming that the cables are working on the port
About this task
Confirm that the cables are working on the port.
Procedure
1. Use the no shutdown command to change the port configuration.
2. Use the show interfaces <port> command to display the port.
3. Note the port operational and link status.
Confirming that the fiber matches the SFP/XFP type
About this task
Ensure the fiber is the correct type and that the SFP/XFP is installed.
Procedure
1. Inspect the fiber cables to ensure they are the correct type.
2. Review Installing Transceivers and Optical Components on Avaya Ethernet Routing
52 Troubleshooting
Switch 5000 Series, NN47200–302 for details or RN's for list of approved SFP/XFPs
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December 2013