interfaces send a keepalive-type loopback packet every x no of seconds to verify the interface's integrity. same thing happens at POST. The message means faulty Hardware. More specifically, it is probably the Rx of your interface that has failed. Solution=Hardware replacement. -Nakul
""Firesox"" wrote in message news:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Folks, > I am troubleshooting the 3524XL and get the following message at the boot. > > C3500XL POST FAILURE: front-end post: GigabitEthernet0/2: > > C3500XL POST FAILURE: looped-back packet not received > > > > It is connected to 2950G-24. 2950 is seeing the 3524XL via CDP, but not > vice versa. > > > > Has anyone seen this error messgae/condition? > > > > Thanks in advance. Message Posted at: http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=7&i=72696&t=72563 -------------------------------------------------- FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

