Avaya ERS 2500, Troubleshooting Manual

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Enabling the port
Enable the port.
1. Go to interface specific mode using the
interface fastethernet <port>
command.
2. Use the
no shutdown
command to change the port configuration.
3. Use the
show interfaces <port>
command to display the port.
4. Note the port administrative status.
Confirming the cables are working
Ensure that the cables connected to the port are functioning correctly.
1. Go to interface specific mode using the
interface fastethernet <port>
command.
2. Use the
no shutdown
command to change the port configuration.
3. Use the
show interfaces <port>
command to display the port.
4. Note the operational and link status of the port.
Check fiber port
Confirm the fiber port is working and the cable connecting the port is the proper type.
Task flow: Check fiber port
The following task flow assists you to confirm that the fiber port cable is functioning and is of
the proper type.
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