I've come across this problem before...the 2900 & 1900(XL?) are not very
reliable, and once one port goes, then a bank of four ports start to play up
as well!
In general, here are some step which I use to troubleshoot such faults!
1. Connect via the console port, and physically power cycle the
switch...then monitor the POST messages which appear on the terminal...if
there are any errors detected by the POST they will appear at this
stage...if you see any then you've got a duff-switch!
2. Failing that, save the running config to TFTP, and then delete the config
image...do a fresh config with a single VLAN (nothing fancy)...then check
the ports one by one. If this works out OK, then you had a mis-configured
image!
3. Failing that, delete the IOS image, reload the latest...checl field
notices as well @ Cisco site...and try step two again. If this works then
you had a faulty IOS image...failing that....Duff Switch!!!
Let everyone know what happens!
Later...
Serge :)
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----- Original Message -----
From: Tope Ojo <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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Sent: Saturday, July 08, 2000 10:39 AM
Subject: RE: Help needed on 2900 Switch.
> Guys,
> This problem is still pending. Can someone out there come to my aid Pls?.
>
> Thanking you in anticipation of your response.
>
> Babatope Ojo
> (Services Division)
> 234-1-2610106; 4618281-2
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Tope Ojo
> Sent: Wednesday, July 05, 2000 4:42 PM
> To: 'Morris, Iain (EDS)'
> Subject: RE: Help needed on 2900 Switch.
>
> Yes they are and the Led remains in amber even when any device is
connected.
> Babatope Ojo
> (Services Division)
> 234-1-2610106; 4618281-2
> Extension: 1202
> Pager: 4979410 # 153.
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Morris, Iain (EDS) [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
> Sent: Monday, July 03, 2000 11:26 AM
> To: 'Tope Ojo'
> Subject: RE: Help needed on 2900 Switch.
>
> are they actually in blocking mode? do they remain amber if a laptop or
any
> device which will not form a loop is connected?
>
> > ----------
> > From: Tope Ojo[SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
> > Reply To: Tope Ojo
> > Sent: 03 July 2000 10:00
> > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > Subject: Help needed on 2900 Switch.
> >
> > I have this Catalyst 2900XL series switch that had problem
> > with its flash image.
> > I have downloaded another flash unto it but on booting the
> > first four ports (ports 1 to 4) on the switch remain in blocking mode
> > (with
> > amber light).
> >
> > Pls. what can I do to rectify this problem or does it mean
> > the four ports are bad?.
> >
> >
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