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CrossFire 8730 Switch Installation Guide, DOC-7046 v. 1.2 Switch Access
At power on (cold boot), the switch performs a series of self-test diagnostics
verifying that hardware components are functioning. An example of the self-test
diagnostic screen is shown later in this chapter.
Communication Problems
If the diagnostic list does not appear, or is garbled, try adjusting the baud rates
between the console and the switch by using the Autobaud routine within the
switch. To do this, press the reset button on the front of the switch and wait for the
internal diagnostics to finish (the DIAG LED turns off). The reason for the reset is
that in case the switch’s Autobaud routine is disabled, resetting will enable it.
Depending on the type of console, there are several console command keys that will
potentially initiate the Autobaud routine in the switch. Four of those keys are
ENTER/RETURN
, the combination keys
ALT-B
, the
BREAK
key, and
ESC
.
After the DIAG LED goes out, try one of the command keys at the console, and
press it repeatedly. If there is no response, wait several seconds and again, press it
repeatedly. If necessary, perform the same routine using the other command keys.
If that does not work, and there is at least a garbled output on the screen, try pushing
the unlabelled system request button on the switch. As soon as garbled characters
appear, press the console’s
ENTER (
or
RETURN)
key twice in rapid succession.
(Again, try the other command keys as necessary).
If there is still a problem, try the following steps:
1. Check all of the cable connections.
2. Check the baud rate at the console’s set up screen; if it is not set to 9600, try that
setting.
3. Try setting the console baud rate to different values up or down, and pressing
ENTER
for each selection.
4. If you are using a terminal emulation program, try exiting the program and
restarting.
5. If you still can not get the connection to work, contact technical support as
described in Chapter 6, “Getting in Touch with Technical Support”.
Microsoft Windows ™
terminal emulation Disable the Use Function, Arrow, and
Ctrl Keys for Windows option located in
the Terminal Preference menu
Specification Value
Table 9. Console Configuration Settings