Enabling The Fiber Port; Confirming The Cable Type; Confirming The Cables Are Working - Avaya Virtual Services Platform 7000 Series Troubleshooting Manual

Enabling the fiber port

Ensure the SFP or SFP+ port on the unit is enabled.
Procedure
1. Enter Ethernet Interface Configuration mode:
enable
configure terminal
interface Ethernet <port>
2. Use the no shutdown command to enable the port.
3. Use the show interfaces <port> command to display and verify the port information.

Confirming the cable type

Ensure that the fiber cable is the correct type and that the SFP or SFP+ device is installed.
1. Inspect the SFP or SFP+ device to ensure it is fully seated in the port.
2. Inspect the fiber cable to ensure it is the correct type for a SFP or SFP+ device.
For more information about SFP or SFP+ devices and cabling, see Installing Transceivers and
Optical Components on Avaya Virtual Services Platform 7000 Series, NN47202–302.

Confirming the cables are working

Ensure that the cables connected to the port are functioning correctly.
Procedure
1. Enter Ethernet Interface Configuration mode:
enable
configure terminal
interface Ethernet <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.
July 2015
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