Verifying Proper Operation; Observing The Leds - Brocade Communications Systems MLX Series Installation Manual

Verifying proper operation

NOTE
Because the router is designed to provide uninterrupted service even when you insert or remove management modules and
interface modules, there is no on/off power switch. To turn the system off, simply unplug the power cords.
NOTE
Wall outlets should be installed near the equipment and should be easily accessible.
4. Verify that the router has initialized successfully. Refer to
Verifying proper operation
To verify that your router is operating properly, observe the LEDs, or display the status of the modules using the CLI.

Observing the LEDs

When power is supplied to the router, you can observe the LEDs to verify that the router initialized successfully.
LEDs, the desired state of each LED, possible abnormal states of each LED, and what to do if an LED indicates an abnormal state.
TABLE 24 LED status and explanation
LED label Desired state
Management module
Active The Active LED on
one of the installed
management
modules should be
on.
Pwr On
10/100/1000 On (green)
Ethernet Port
10/100/1000 On or blinking
Ethernet Port (yellow)
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Meaning Abnormal
state
The module is Off
functioning as the
active management
module.
The module is Off
receiving power.
A link is established Off
with the remote
port.
The port is Off for an
transmitting and extended
receiving packets. period
"Verifying proper operation"
Meaning or action
Neither of the management modules is managing the switch
fabric and interface modules. A problem may have occurred
during initialization. Check your attached PC or terminal for
possible error messages.
The module is not receiving power. Check the following:
•
Make certain that the module is installed properly. For more
information, refer to the module installation section in this
chapter that applies to your router model.
•
If you are using AC power supplies, refer to the AC power
supply LED information in this table for more information.
A link is not established with the remote port. Check the following:
•
Verify that the connection to the other router has been
properly made. Also, make certain that the other router is
powered on and operating correctly.
•
Try using a different cable.
The port is not transmitting or receiving packets. Check the
following:
•
Look at the LED for the other 10/100/1000 Ethernet port to
see if a link has been established with the remote port.
•
Verify that the connection to the other router has been
properly made. Also, make certain that the other router is
powered on and operating correctly.
•
Try using a different cable.
Brocade MLX Series and Brocade NetIron XMR Installation Guide
on page 120.
Table 24 describes the
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