
5 • Troubleshooting and maintenance
Model 6511RC User Manual
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General fault analysis
CPU FAIL
Front
panel
Red
On solid
CPU is unable to load the software from FLASH to RAM for operation.
As soon as possible, remove the Model 6511RC from the CPCI chassis,
wait 30 seconds, then re-insert the Model 6511RC into the CPCI chassis
and see if the problem disappears.
If the CPU FAIL LED remains lit after the Model 6511RC completes the
power-up cycle, contact Patton Technical Support to determine if the
Matrix Switch needs to be replaced.
Off
The CPU is operating normally. No action recommended.
ALARM
Front
panel
Red
On solid
A minor alarm condition has been detected.
Flashing
A major alarm condition has been detected.
Off
The Model 6511RC is operating normally. No action recommended.
SYSTEM
Front
panel
Green Flashing
The Model 6511RC is operating normally. No action recommended.
Off
or
On solid
The Model 6511RC is not functioning properly.
As soon as possible, remove the Model 6511RC from the CPCI chassis,
wait 10 seconds, then re-insert the Model 6511RC into the CPCI chassis
and see if the problem disappears.
Once the Matrix Switch has resumed operation re-inspect the SYSTEM
LED. If the SYSTEM LED does not begin flashing after completing the
power-up cycle, contact Patton Technical Support to determine if the
Matrix Switch should be replaced.
ENET(NOD
E)
Front
panel
Green
Flash-
ing or
On solid
Indicates there is Ethernet frame activity on one or more of the 6511RC’s
Ethernet interfaces, including the two rear-panel 10/100/1000 ports,
the front -panel 10/100 port, and the packet--switched PICMG 2.16
bus. No action recommended
Off
•
Indicates NO Ethernet frame activity detected on any of the
6511RC’s Ethernet interfaces, including the PICMG 2.16 bus.
•
Verify that an Ethernet cable is plugged into the hub, switch, or work-
station and the 10/100 Ethernet port on the front panel of the Model
6511RC.
•
Verify that the hub, switch, or workstation is powered on.
•
Verify that the correct straight-through or cross-over cable is being
used, depending on whether you are connecting to a workstation
(PC), hub, or switch.
•
Replace the cable. If the problem still exists, contact Patton Technical
Support to determine if the Matrix Switch should be replaced.
CLK
SOURCE
Front
panel
Green On solid
The 6511RC is set as the Master Clock source.
No action recommended.
Flashing
The 6511RC is set as the secondary clock source.
No action recommended.
Off
The 6511RC is set as the slave, getting its clock from the H.110 Bus.
No action recommended.
Table 6. LED status indications and recommended actions (Continued)
LED
Location
Color
Status
Meaning