Installation guide

WATERS NETWORK SYSTEMS™ ProSwitch
®
- 2600M, User’s Manual, 02/07 Page 51
7.0 Troubleshooting
All Waters’ switching products are designed to provide reliability and consistently high
performance in all network environments. The installation of Waters’ ProSwitch
®
- 2600M
switch is a straightforward procedure discussed in Section 3; the operation is
also
straightforward and is discussed in Section 4.
Should problems develop during installation or operation, this section is intended to help
locate, identify and correct these types of problems. Please follow the suggestions listed
below prior to contacting your supplier. However, if you are unsure of the procedures
described in this section or if the ProSwitch
®
- 2600M switch is not performing as expected,
do not attempt to repair the unit; instead contact your supplier for assistance or contact
Waters Network Systems’ Customer Support Center at 800.328.2275 or email
[e-mail]
.
7.1 Before Calling for Assistance
1. If difficulty is encountered when installing or operating the unit, refer back to the
Installation Section of the chapter of this manual. Also check to make sure that the
various components of the network are inter-operable.
2. Check the cables and connectors to ensure that they have been properly connected
and the cables/wires have not been crimped or in some way impaired during
installation. (About 90% of network downtime can be attributed to wiring and connector
problems.)
3. Make sure that an AC power cord is properly attached to the 2600M.
4. Be certain that each AC power cord is plugged into a functioning electrical outlet. Use
the PWR LEDs to verify each unit is receiving power.
5. If the problem is isolated to a network device other than the Waters’ ProSwitch
®
- 2600M
switch, it is recommended that the problem device be replaced with a known good
device. Verify whether or not the problem is corrected. If not, go to next step. If the
problem is corrected, the Waters’ ProSwitch
®
-2600M switch and its associated cables
are functioning properly.
6. If the problem continues, contact Waters Network Systems Customer Service at
800.328.2275 or email [e-mail]
for assistance.
When Calling for Assistance
1. Please be prepared to provide the following information.
2. A complete description of the problem, including the following points:
3. The nature and duration of the problem
4. Situations when the problem occurs
5. The components involved in the problem
6. Any particular application that, when used, appears to create the problem
7. An accurate list of Waters Network Systems product model(s) involved. Include the
date(s) that you purchased the products from your supplier.
8. It is useful to include other network equipment models and related hardware, including
personal computers, workstations, terminals and printers; plus, the various network
media types being used.
9. A record of changes that have been made to your network configuration prior to the
occurrence of the problem. Any changes to system administration procedures should
all be noted in this record.