4-Port Gigabit Ethernet Layer 3 Switching Module (GBIC) Quick Start Guide
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Corrective Action
Although this condition does not necessarily indicate that the GBIC
transceiver will not function in the system, replace the transceiver to
ensure proper operation.
■
Unqualified GBIC: MODDEF Value - xx
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Unqualified GBIC: Transceiver byte(s) error
The value (
xx
) of this GBIC type is not a Module Definition 4 GBIC
(Serial Identification) as defined by the Gigabit Interface Converter
specification.
Corrective Action
Replace this transceiver with a 3Com qualified GBIC.
GBIC Disable Error
If the system detects that the transceiver cannot emit the proper laser
signal, it sets the port type to
disabled
, displays a short description at
the EME console (
GBIC Disable
), and captures the error in the event log.
The following informational message is shown in the event log:
Due to excessive TxFault conditions, GBIC Port xx has been
disabled.
Excessive Tx Fault conditions indicate a faulty GBIC.
Corrective Action
Replace the transceiver with another one. If the problem persists, contact
3Com Technical Support. For contact information, see the Technical
Support appendix in the
CoreBuilder 9000 Enterprise Switch Getting
Started Guide
.
Unapproved GBIC Error
Supported transceivers are those that 3Com has specifically tested and
qualified for use with 3Com GBIC systems. Pretesting at 3Com ensures
proper functionality and compatibility with the system.
If the system detects a transceiver that 3Com does not support, it sets the
port type to
Unqualified GBIC,
displays a short description at the EME
console (
Unappr.GBIC
), and captures the error in the event log.
WARNING: The GBIC in Port XX is NOT approved by 3Com & may
violate electromagnetic emission or safety requirements for
your country. Refer to 3Com’s web page
(www.3com.com/gigabit_ethernet/gbics) for our current
approval list.
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