Brocade Communications Systems Brocade MLX Series and Brocade Netlron XMR 53-1002373-02 Manual De Usuario

Verifying proper operation

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NOTE

Because the router is designed to provide uninterrupted service even when you insert or 
remove management modules and interface modules, there is no on/off power switch. To turn 
the system off, simply unplug the power cords.

NOTE

Wall outlets should be installed near the equipment and should be easily accessible.

4. Verify that the router has initialized successfully. Refer to 

Verifying proper operation

To verify that your router is operating properly, observe the LEDs, or display the status of the 
modules using the CLI.

Observing the LEDs

When power is supplied to the router, you can observe the LEDs to verify that the router initialized 
successfully. 

 describes the LEDs, the desired state of each LED, possible abnormal states 

of each LED, and what to do if an LED indicates an abnormal state.

TABLE 33

Router LED states and actions

LED label

Desired state

Meaning

Abnormal 
state

Meaning or action

Management module 

Active

The Active LED on 
one of the installed 
management 
modules should be 
on.

The module is 
functioning as the 
active management 
module.

Off

Neither of the management modules is managing the switch 
fabric and interface modules. A problem may have occurred 
during initialization. Check your attached PC or terminal for 
possible error messages.

Pwr

On

The module is 
receiving power.

Off

The module is not receiving power. Check the following:

•

Make certain that the module is installed properly. For more 
information, refer to the module installation section in this 
chapter that applies to your router model.

•

If you are using AC power supplies, refer to the AC power 
supply LED information in this table for more information.

10/100/1000 
Ethernet Port

On (green)

A link is established 
with the remote 
port.

Off

A link is not established with the remote port. Check the 
following:

•

Verify that the connection to the other router has been 
properly made. Also, make certain that the other router is 
powered on and operating correctly.

•

Try using a different cable.