Troubleshooting the, Nics, Troubleshooting the nics – Dell PowerVault 775N (Rackmount NAS Appliance) User Manual

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System error message indicates problem

Device connected to the port is not working

Action

1. Enter the System Setup program and ensure that the USB ports are enabled (see "Using the System Setup Program" in

the User's Guide for instructions).

2. Turn off the system and any USB devices.

If there is only one USB device connected to the system, go to step 5.

3. Disconnect all USB devices, and connect the malfunctioning device to the other port.

4. Turn on the system and the reconnected device.

If the problem is resolved, the USB port may be defective (see "

Getting Help

" for instructions on obtaining technical

assistance).

5. If possible, swap the interface cable with a known working cable.

If the problem is resolved, the interface cable must be replaced (see "

Getting Help

" for instructions on obtaining

technical assistance).

6. Turn off the system and the USB device, and swap the device with a comparable device.

7. Turn on the system and the USB device.

If the problem is resolved, the USB device must be replaced. If the problem is not resolved, see "

Getting Help

" for

instructions on obtaining technical assistance.

Troubleshooting the NICs

Problem

A NIC cannot communicate with the network

Action

1. Check the appropriate indicator on the NIC connector (see

Figure 2-6

).

A green indicator shows that the adapter is connected to a valid link partner. A blinking amber indicator shows that

network data is being sent or received.

If the link indicator is not on, check all cable connections.

Try changing the auto-negotiation setting, if possible.

Try another port on the switch or hub.

If you are using a NIC expansion card instead of the integrated NICs, see the documentation for the NIC card.

2. If the indicator does not light, the network driver files might be damaged or deleted. Check the drivers, and remove

and reinstall the drivers, if applicable.

You must reboot your system for the reinstalled drivers to become active.

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