Server User Manual

3-8 C
HAPTER
3: S
TARTUP
Normal Startup
Messages
If a terminal is attached to the console port, startup messages appear on
it during the boot process. These messages vary, depending on your boot
source. For example, if the firmware’s Initial Boot Source parameter is
set to Local Floppy or Floppy then Network on a Model CS/2600,
messages similar to the following appear on the console:
Series 2000 Power-up
CPU - Passed 2Mbyte RAM C3 MMON rev. xyz
EC- Passed Station Address- 0800F1B67068
SIO - Passed 10 ports
..........
The server’s Ethernet address and firmware version are displayed along
with other startup messages.
For more information, refer to Appendix B, “Startup Messages.”
If the LEDs or console messages indicate an error, refer to Chapter 6,
“Troubleshooting.” If you still cannot resolve the problem, contact 3Com
or your network supplier.
Boot Problems
If the Self Test LED remains on longer than one minute, the unit has
failed the test. Contact 3Com or your network supplier.
If a terminal is attached to the port designated as the console port, check
it for confirmation of the failure. The server may not always be able to
report the failure on the console (for example, CPU failure). Report the
failure and console messages, if any, to 3Com or your network supplier.
Appendix B, “Startup Messages,” provides information on these
messages.
If the Self Test LED flashes after the self-test diagnostics have run, the
communications server is unable to boot its software from the RBCS
server. Verify that the RBCS server is properly configured and attached
to the network. (Refer to the
Remote Boot and Configuration Services
User’s Guide
for configuration information.) Press the communications
server’s reset switch to try again.
Shutting Down
To shut down a communications server, follow these steps:
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