Mini GIBIC Problem

Right now we are using 3 of these switches in our network to connect 3 different buildings to each other. There is fiber run between the three building. Now here is where the problem starts. We have a connection between building 1 and 2 but from building 2 to 3 there is no connection. The port is lit in building 3 saying there is a connection but in building 2 the port is off. Now if I haven't lost you yet. Both the ports are configured the same and they are on the same VLAN. They are both set to the same speed everything should be working but it doesn't. If anyone has any suggestions that I should try let me know thanks for your time in helping me solve my problem. Andrew

Andrew_Reed Aug 21, 2007

I solved the problem by switching out the switch in building 2 see as that is where the problem was happening. After I switched it everything seemed to work fine.

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I would try changing ports and see if that resolves the issue, if not, then run a fox and hound on the cable. even though you have a connection light on the swith in building 3 I would also try differant port or swithc, I would also check the ends of the cables to make sure both ends have a good connection. Hope this helps.

Posted on Aug 18, 2007

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