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Installing the Chassis 3-17
Confirming the Installation
Confirming the Installation
If your system has problems starting up, use the information in this section to help isolate
the cause. Problems with the initial startup are usually caused by an interface processor or
power supply that has become dislodged from the backplane or chassis power connector.
Although overtemperature conditions rarely occur at initial startup, the environmental
monitoring functions are included because they also monitor DC line voltages. This
publication covers the system hardware installation only. At the initial system boot, you
should verify the following:
• The power supplies are installed properly and are supplying power to the system.
• The system fan assembly is operating.
• The system software boots successfully.
• The route processor, switch modules, and line modules are properly installed in their
slots and each is initialized without problems.
When all of these conditions are met, the hardware installation is complete and you can
begin software configuration of the Catalyst 8540 route processor. Refer to the following
publications for detailed software configuration information:
• Catalyst 8540 Campus Switch Router Software Feature and Configuration Guide
• Catalyst 8540 MSR Software Configuration Guide
If you are unable to easily solve the problem, contact a customer service representative for
assistance and further instructions. To help your service provider assist you, gather the
following information before you call:
• The date you received the chassis
• The chassis serial number (located on a label on the front of the chassis)
• The type of software and release number
• A brief description of the problem
• A brief explanation of the steps already taken to isolate and resolve the problem
• The maintenance agreement or warranty information