Nortel Networks Circuit Card User Manual

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 NT6D80 MSDL card
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System disabled actions
These explain the causes of problems and the actions needed to return the card 
to an enabled state following system disabling.
SYSTEM DISABLED—NOT RESPONDING
Cause: 
The MSDL card is not installed or is unable to respond to the 
messages from the system.
Action
:
Check the MSDL messages on the console and take the action 
recommended. Refer to Software Input/Output: Administration 
(553-3001-311).
Verify that the address switches on the MSDL are set correctly.
Verify that the card is properly installed in the shelf for at least 5 
minutes.
If the problem persists, manually disable the card by entering the 
DIS MSDL x
. Follow the steps described in “Previously operating 
.
SYSTEM DISABLED—SELF-TESTING
Cause: 
The MSDL card has reset itself or the system has reset the card 
to perform self-tests. Self-tests are in progress.
Action
:
Wait until self-tests are completed. Under some circumstances, the 
self-tests may take up to 6 minutes to complete.
Take the action described in the appropriate section below 
(“SYSTEM DISABLED—SELF-TESTS PASSED” or “SYSTEM 
DISABLED—SELF-TESTS FAILED”).
SYSTEM DISABLED—SELF-TESTS PASSED
Cause: 
The MSDL card passed self-tests. The system will automatically 
download the MSDL base code, if needed, and attempt to enable the card