Enterasys Networks Enterasys Gold Distributed Forwarding Engine 4G4285-49 - Manual (Page 70)

Troubleshooting Checklist
4-8 Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Checklist
If the module is not working properly, refer to Table 4‐2 on page 4‐8 for a checklist of
problems, possible causes, and recommended actions to resolve the problem.
Table 4-2 Troubleshooting Checklist
Problem Possible Cause Recommended Action
All LEDs are OFF. Loss of power. Ensure that the DFE module was installed
properly according to the installation
instructions in
Chapter 3 , and that the
host chassis is providing power.
No Local
Management
Password screen. Incorrect terminal setup. Refer to the Enterasys Matrix DFE-Gold
Series Configuration Guide for proper
setup procedures.
Improper console cable
pinouts. Refer to Appendix A for proper COM port
pinouts.
Corrupt firmware image, or
hardware fault. If possible, attempt to download the
image to the DFE module again. Refer to
“
Setting the Mode Switches ” on page B-2
for instructions to clear NVRAM.
Cannot navigate
beyond Password
screen. Improper username/ password
combination entered. If the username/password combination
has been forgotten, refer to “
Setting the
Mode Switches ” on page B-2 for
instructions on how to set the mode
switch to reset the username/password
combination to the default values.