Troubleshooting Network Problems - Digital Equipment 300 Series AXP Reference Manual

Using the Troubleshooting Tables
Table 7–5 (Cont.) Troubleshooting SCSI Device Problems
Symptom
Software installed in the
diskette drive does not work,
or a diskette read or write
error message is displayed.
Network If you are having trouble with your network, locate the problem
Problems in Table 7–6.
Table 7–6 Troubleshooting Network Problems
Symptom
NI error message is displayed
1
when verifying Ethernet.
1
After you solve an NI problem, type
displays a message to let you know the problem still exists.
7–8
Possible Cause
Default boot device is set
incorrectly.
Recovery action may be set to
halt.
A problem exists with the
software (if installed) on the
fixed disk.
No diskette is in the diskette
drive.
Diskette was inserted
incorrectly.
Diskette is damaged or does
not contain software.
Two SCSI identifiers are set
to the same number.
Possible Cause
No Twisted-pair cable was
installed.
Ethernet cable connection is
loose.
test ni
and press the Return key. This either clears the error or
Corrective Action
See Chapter 4 to set or change
the default boot device.
See Chapter 4 to change the
default recovery action.
Refer to your software
documentation for help.
Insert a software diskette. See
your software documentation.
Check that the write-protect
notch on the diskette is to your
left when you insert the diskette
and that the label is up.
Try another diskette that
contains software.
Reset each SCSI ID to a unique
number.
Corrective Action
Attach a Twisted-pair cable.
Check that all connections
on the Ethernet segment are
secure.
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