Locating and Rectifying the Fault
According to the fault locating methods provided by the device, find out the root cause of the
fault and take proper troubleshooting measures (for example, repairing the line, replacing the
faulty parts, or modifying the configuration data). This is the core part of troubleshooting
activities. For detailed operations, see relevant information therein for the troubleshooting of
services and functions.
Check Whether the Fault Is Rectified
After the troubleshooting measures are taken against the fault, verify and test the affected
services and functions to confirm that the fault is already rectified.
If the fault persists, fill in fault report form and
.
Contacting Huawei for Assistance
If the fault persists even after the troubleshooting measures described in this document have
been taken,
(Huawei engineers will provide guidance remotely
or on site on troubleshooting).
3.5 Frequently Used Methods for Troubleshooting
There are various of methods for fault location. In fault location, different methods are used
together. Therefore, mastering and using these methods are important for improving the
efficiency of troubleshooting.
To improve fault location efficiency, follow the principles of from external to internal and from
large to small. Specifically, check whether the connection of external cables is reliable and
whether the indicators are normal, check the running status of the system through the console,
and check the running status of each module.
lists the frequently used methods for locating a fault.
Table 3-2
Troubleshooting procedure
Troubleshooting
Procedure
Frequently Used
Methods
Other Methods
Troubleshoot an external
device fault
l
Comparison analysis
l
Interchange analysis
l
Meter test
l
Protocol analysis
l
Alarm analysis
l
Performance analysis
Locate a fault to a specified
device
l
Exclusive method
l
Configuration data
analysis
l
Alarm analysis
l
Performance analysis
Locate a fault to a board
l
Exclusive method
l
Interchange analysis
l
Meter test
Protocol analysis
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