Chapter 12: Troubleshooting Layer 2
This chapter provides processes you can use to troubleshoot common Split Multi-Link Trunking
(SMLT) problems.
For detailed information about configuring SMLT, see
Configuring Layer 2 on Avaya Virtual Services
Platform 7000 Series
, NN47202–502.
SMLT does not route packets properly
This section describes the troubleshooting process you can use to diagnose and resolve a situation
where Split Multi-Link Trunking (SMLT) does not route data packets as expected.
SMLT configuration
Ensure that SMLT is configured to function correctly.
Checking the SMLT configuration
Check SMLT configuration information to observe if links from the edge device to both aggregation
switches are operational.
Procedure
1. Enter Privileged EXEC mode:
enable
2. Enter the
show smlt
command.
3. Observe displayed command output.
Checking the system log
Display and observe the system log for SMLT-related error messages.
Procedure
1. Enter Privileged EXEC mode:
enable
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Troubleshooting Avaya VSP 7000 Series
July 2015