Troubleshooting Checklist
3-8 Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Checklist
Ifthedeviceisnotworkingproperly,refertoTable 3‐9forachecklistofproblems,possiblecauses,
andrecommendedactionstoresolvetheproblem.
Table 3-9 Troubleshooting Checklist 
Problem Possible Cause Recommended Action
All LEDs are OFF. Loss of power. Ensure that the switch was installed properly according to the 
installation instructions in Chapter 2, Installation.
Ensure that the power cords are connected properly to an active power 
source that meets the AC input specifications for this switch.
Ensure that the AC power cord is not damaged. Replace the power 
cord with a known good one.
No local 
management 
startup screen.
Incorrect terminal setup. Refer to the Enterasys B5 CLI Reference for proper setup procedures.
Improper Console cable 
pinouts.
Refer to Appendix A, Specifications, for proper Console port pinouts.
Corrupt firmware image, or 
hardware fault.
If possible, attempt to download the image to the device again. Refer to 
the Enterasys B5 CLI Reference for details.
Cannot navigate 
beyond startup 
screen.
Improper Community Names 
Table.
Refer to the Enterasys B5 CLI Reference for the Community Names 
Table setup.
Cannot contact the 
switch through in-
band management.
IP address not assigned. Refer to the Enterasys B5 CLI Reference for the IP address 
assignment procedure.
Port is disabled. This is normal if the switch is a Member in a stack. 
If operating as a standalone switch or as the Manager in a stack, 
enable the port. Refer to the Enterasys B5 CLI Reference for 
instructions to enable/disable ports.
No link to device. Verify that all network connections between the network management 
station and the device are valid and operating.
If the problem continues, contact Enterasys Networks for technical 
support.
Port(s) goes into 
standby for no 
apparent reason.
Loop condition detected. Verify that Spanning Tree is enabled. Refer to the Enterasys B5 CLI 
Reference for the instructions to set the type of STA.
Review the network design and delete unnecessary loops. 
If the problem continues, contact Enterasys Networks for technical 
support.
User parameters (IP 
address, device and 
module name, etc.) 
were lost when the 
switch power was 
cycled. 
Clear NVRAM was set using 
CLI commands.
Reenter the lost parameters as necessary. Refer to the Enterasys B5 
CLI Reference for the instructions to configure the switch using CLI 
commands.
If the problem continues, contact Enterasys Networks for technical 
support.