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Using system logs – SMC Networks SMC TigerStack III SMC6824MPE User Manual

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ROUBLESHOOTING

B-2

Using System Logs

If a fault does occur, refer to the Installation Guide to ensure that the
problem you encountered is actually caused by the switch. If the problem
appears to be caused by the switch, follow these steps:

1. Enable logging.
2. Set the error messages reported to include all categories.
3. Designate the SNMP host that is to receive the error messages.
4. Repeat the sequence of commands or other actions that lead up to the

error.

5. Make a list of the commands or circumstances that led to the fault.

Also make a list of any error messages displayed.

Cannot connect using

Secure Shell

• If you cannot connect using SSH, you may have exceeded the

maximum number of concurrent Telnet/SSH sessions permitted.
Try connecting again at a later time.

• Be sure the control parameters for the SSH server are properly

configured on the switch, and that the SSH client software is
properly configured on the management station.

• Be sure you have generated a public key on the switch, and

exported this key to the SSH client.

• Be sure you have set up an account on the switch for each SSH

user, including user name, authentication level, and password.

• Be sure you have imported the client’s public key to the switch (if

public key authentication is used).

Cannot access the

on-board

configuration

program via a serial

port connection

• Be sure you have set the terminal emulator program to VT100

compatible, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity, and the baud rate set
to any of the following (9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, 115200 bps).

• Check that the null-modem serial cable conforms to the pin-out

connections provided in the Installation Guide.

Forgot or lost the

password

• Contact SMC Technical Support for help.

Table B-1 Troubleshooting Chart

Symptom

Action