Displaying The Module Status - Brocade Communications Systems MLX Series Installation Manual

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Verifying proper operation
TABLE 39
Router LED states and actions
LED label Desired state
DC OUT Green (steady)
ALM Off
Fan control module (two LEDs on rear panel of router)
Unlabeled Green (steady)
If a problem persists after taking action described in this table, contact technical support.

Displaying the module status

After you have attached a PC or terminal to the console port or Ethernet port on the management
module and the router has initialized successfully, press Enter to display the CLI prompt in the
terminal emulation window.
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If you do not see this prompt, check the following items.
1. Make sure the cable is securely connected to your PC or terminal and the console port or
2. Check the settings in your terminal emulation program. In addition to the session settings
When you see this prompt (Brocade
of the modules using the CLI. Enter the show module command at any CLI level.
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Meaning
The power supply is
providing DC power
to the router.
The power supply is
in normal operating
condition.
The fans are
working and
responding to
controls from the
fan control module.
Ethernet port.
listed in "Attaching a PC or terminal to the console port or the Ethernet port"
make sure the terminal emulation session is running on the same serial port you attached to
the console port.
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Abnormal Meaning or action
state
Off The power supply is not supplying power to the device. If the DC
IN LED is green, then there is a problem with the power supply
and it must be replaced.
Amber The power supply is malfunctioning.
Off or The fans are not receiving power (off), or the fans are not working
amber and not responding to controls from the fan control module
(amber). Check the following:
•
If the LED is off, check the power LED on the other modules
to make sure they are receiving power. If you are using a DC
power source, check your power source for problems.
•
If you are using AC power supplies, take the actions
described in the Meaning or Action column for the AC power
supply LED. If these actions do not resolve the problem,
check the LED on each power supply or enter the show
chassis command at any CLI prompt to determine if a power
supply has failed. If a power supply has failed, you must
replace it.
•
If the LED is amber, you must replace the fan module.
), you are connected to the system and can display the status
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