Troubleshooting Cisco 3800 Series Routers
Your Cisco 3800 series integrated services router goes through extensive testing and burn-in before leaving the factory. If you encounter problems, use this document to help isolate problems or to eliminate the router as the source of the problem. This document contains the following sections:
Solving Problems, page 2 LEDs, page 5 The show environment Command, page 9 Error Messages, page 10 Jumper Settings, page 12 Recovering a Lost Password, page 13 More Troubleshooting Help, page 13
Note
To troubleshoot network modules, see the Cisco Network Modules Hardware Installation Guide. To troubleshoot interface cards, see the Cisco Interface Cards Installation Guide. These documents are available on Cisco.com. If you cannot find the source of the problem, contact a customer service representative. For information about obtaining technical support, see the Obtaining Technical Assistance section on page 12 of Introduction to Cisco 3800 Series Routers Hardware Documentation. Before you call, have the following information ready:
Router type and serial number (for serial number locations, see the Product Identification section on page 5 of Overview of Cisco 3800 Series Routers) Maintenance agreement or warranty information Type of software and version number Date you received the router Brief description of the problem Brief explanation of the steps taken to isolate the problem
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Solving Problems
Solving Problems
The key to solving problems is to isolate the problem to a specific subsystem by comparing what the router is doing to what it should be doing. The LEDs on the front and rear panel of the router enable you to determine router performance and operation. LEDs are described in the LEDs section on page 5. When solving problems, consider the following subsystems:
Power and cooling systemsExternal power source, power cable, router power supply and circuit breaker, and router blower and fan. Also consider inadequate ventilation or air circulation. Network modules and interface cardsLEDs on the modules and interface cards help identify a failure. CablesExternal cables that connect the router to the network.
Troubleshooting the Power and Cooling Systems
Both the system power LED and the fans can help you troubleshoot a power problem. Check the following items.
Note
The Cisco 3845 router has two system power LEDs, one for each power supply, labeled SYS PWR1 and SYS PWR2.
Normal Indications
With the power switch on, normal indications are:
SYS LED steady green SYS PWR LED steady green for the Cisco 3825 router, or SYS PWR1 or SYS PWR2 LED steady green for the Cisco 3845 router (depending on which power supply is active) Fans operating
Fault Indications
Check the following symptoms to locate or eliminate faults in the power and cooling systems:
With the power switch on, what color is the SYS LED?
If the LED is steady green, the router is receiving power and is functional. If the LED is amber, the router is receiving power but is not functional. If the LED is off, check the power source and power cable.
With the power switch on, the SYS LED steady green, and the SYS PWR LED (Cisco 3825) or SYS PWR1 or SYS PWR2 LED (Cisco 3845) steady green, do the fans operate?
If yes, the power system is functioning. If no, check the fans.
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Solving Problems
With the power switch on and the SYS LED steady green, do the fans operate?
If yes, the power system is functioning. If no, check the fans.
With the power switch on and the SYS PWR LED (Cisco 3825) or SYS PWR1 or SYS PWR2 LED (Cisco 3845) off, do the fans operate?
If yes, the router is receiving power. The fans are connected directly to the DC outputs of the
power supply.
If no, check the power source and power cable.
Does the router shut down after being on a short time?
Check for an environmentally induced shutdown. See the next section, Environmental
Reporting Features.
Check the environmental site requirements in the General Site Requirements section on
page 3 of Preinstallation Requirements and Planning for Cisco 3800 Series Routers.
Check for a power supply failure by inspecting the SYS PWR LED on the Cisco 3825 router,
or the SYS PWR1 or SYS PWR2 LED on the Cisco 3845 router (depending on which power supply is active). If the LED is green, the power supply is functional.
Router partially boots, but LEDs do not come on.
Check for a power supply failure by inspecting the SYS PWR LED on the Cisco 3825 router or
the SYS PWR1 LED or SYS PWR2 LED on the Cisco 3845 router (depending on which power supply is active). If the LED is green, the power supply is functional.
If the SYS PWR LED is not on, see the Obtaining Technical Assistance section on page 12
of Introduction to Cisco 3800 Series Routers Hardware Documentation for information about customer service. For warranty information, see the Cisco 90-Day Limited Hardware Warranty Terms section on page 10 of Introduction to Cisco 3800 Series Routers Hardware Documentation.
Environmental Reporting Features
If the router is operating at an abnormally high temperature, the following message is displayed on the console screen:
System detected OVERTEMPERATURE condition. Please resolve cooling problem immediately!
Some causes of abnormally high router temperature are:
Fan failure Air conditioning failure in the room Air blockage to cooling vents
Take steps to correct the problem. See also the Site Environment section on page 4 and the Equipment Racks section on page 5 of Preinstallation Requirements and Planning for Cisco 3800 Series Routers.
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Solving Problems
Troubleshooting Modules, Cables, and Connections
Network problems can be caused by a module; cables or cable connections; or external devices such as a modem, transceiver, hub, wall jack, WAN interface, or terminal. Check for the following symptoms to help isolate the problem:
Network module or interface card is not recognized by the router.
Make sure that the module or interface card is firmly seated in its slot. Check the LEDs on the module or interface card. For information on these LEDs, see the Cisco
Network Modules Hardware Installation Guide and the Cisco Interface Cards Installation Guide.
Make sure that you have a version of Cisco IOS software that supports the network module or
interface card. To determine which Cisco IOS releases support your router, network modules, and interface cards, go to the Software Advisor at http://tools.cisco.com/Support/Fusion/. You must have an account on Cisco.com.
Module or card is recognized, but interface ports do not initialize.
Make sure that the module or card is firmly seated in its slot. Check external cable connections. Make sure that you have a version of Cisco IOS software that supports network module or
interface card. To determine which Cisco IOS releases support your router, network modules, and interface cards, go to the Software Advisor at http://tools.cisco.com/Support/Fusion/. You must have an account on Cisco.com.
Router does not boot properly, or constantly or intermittently reboots.
Make sure that all modules are firmly seated in their slots. Check the router chassis or software. For information about customer service, see the
Obtaining Technical Assistance section on page 12 of Introduction to Cisco 3800 Series Routers Hardware Documentation. For warranty information, see the Cisco 90-Day Limited Hardware Warranty Terms section on page 10 of Introduction to Cisco 3800 Series Routers Hardware Documentation.
Router boots, but the console screen is frozen.
Check the external console connection. Verify that the parameters for your terminal are set as follows:
- The data rate matches the one configured for the router (9600 bps is the default) - 8 data bits - No parity - 1 stop bit
Router powers on and boots only when a particular network module or interface card is removed.
Check the network module or interface card. For information about customer service, see the
Obtaining Technical Assistance section on page 12 of Introduction to Cisco 3800 Series Routers Hardware Documentation. For warranty information, see the Cisco 90-Day Limited Hardware Warranty Terms section on page 10 of Introduction to Cisco 3800 Series Routers Hardware Documentation.
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LEDs
Router powers on and boots only when a particular cable is disconnected.
There may be a problem with the module, interface card, or cable. For information about
customer service, see the Obtaining Technical Assistance section on page 12 of Introduction to Cisco 3800 Series Routers Hardware Documentation. For warranty information, see the Cisco 90-Day Limited Hardware Warranty Terms section on page 10 of Introduction to Cisco 3800 Series Routers Hardware Documentation.
LEDs
LEDs enable you to determine router performance and operation. Figure 1 and Figure 2 show the LEDs on the Cisco 3825 router. Figure 3 and Figure 4 show the LEDs on the Cisco 3845 router. Each power supply in a Cisco 3845 router also has its own LED. For an explanation of these LEDs, see Table 1.
Figure 1 Cisco 3825 Front-Panel LEDs
SYS PWR AUX PWR
SYS
ACT
RPS
AIM0
AIM1 PVDM0 PVDM1 PVDM2 PVDM3
COMPACT
FLASH
1 0
SYS
AUX
ACT
RPS
IP PWR
AIM0
AIM1
PVDM1
PVDM2
PVDM3
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PVDM0
LEDs
Figure 2
Cisco 3825 Rear-Panel LEDs
CONSOLE SPD GE 1/0 LNK
AUX
NMDESW36
GE1
35x 10/100/100 Base-Tx 0 17x
35x 17x
SPD GE 0/0 LNK
GE 0/0 SFP
FastEthe rnet Ports
NMESW16
34x 16x
33x 15x
15x
32x 14x
31x 13x
FastEthern et Ports
30x 12x
29x 11x
18x
28x 10x 27x 9x 26x
Ext Pwr
8x
25x
8x 7x
15x 7x
Ext Pwr
17
24x
-48V
6x 23x 5x 22x 4x
-48V
14x 6x 13x 5x 12x
21x 3x
20x
4x
11x 3x
10x 2x
9x
0x
1x 8x 0x
GE 10/100/ 1000 Base-Tx
2x
19x
0x
1x 18x 0x
GE0 10/100/ 1000 Base-Tx
EN
EN
Figure 3
Cisco 3845 Front-Panel LEDs
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LEDs
Figure 4
Cisco 3845 Router Rear-Panel LEDs
GigE 0/1
SPD LNK
PVDM 3 PVDM 2 PVDM 1 PVDM 0 AIM 1 AIM 0
SPD LNK
CF
SFP
CONSOLE
GigE 0/0
AUX
PVDM 3 CF
SPD PVDM 2 PVDM 1 PVDM 0 AIM 1
GigE 0/1
LNK
AIM 0
SPD LNK
GigE 0/0
SFP
Table 1
Cisco 3800 Series LED Indicators
LED SYS
3825 Front
3845 Front
Color and State Meaning Off Steady green Router not receiving power Normal operation (power-up complete)
Blinking green Booting or in ROM monitor mode (immediately after power-up) Amber ACT Front Front Off Steady or blinking green SYS PWR RPS SYS PWR1 Front Front Front Off Steady green Off Steady green Off Steady green Amber SYS PWR2 Front Off Steady green Amber Powered but malfunctioning No packet activity Packets transmitted or received on any WAN or LAN port, or router is monitoring internal activities (power-up completed) Router not receiving power Normal operation (immediately after power-up) Connected to primary power system Connected to redundant power system Router not receiving power, power supply 1 not present, or power-up not completed Present and enabled (power-up completed) Present and off or malfunctioning Router not receiving power, power supply 2 not present, or power-up not completed Present and enabled (power-up completed) Present and off or malfunctioning
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Table 1
Cisco 3800 Series LED Indicators (continued)
LED AUX PWR
3825 Front
3845
Color and State Meaning Off Steady green Amber IP phone power off or not present, or power-up not completed Present and enabled (power-up completed) Powered but malfunctioning IP phone power supply 1 off or not present, or power-up not completed Present and enabled (power-up completed) Powered but malfunctioning IP phone power supply 2 off or not present, or power-up not completed Present and enabled (power-up completed) Powered but malfunctioning AIM0 not present Present and enabled Present but malfunctioning AIM1 not present Present and enabled Present but malfunctioning PVDM0 not present Present and enabled Present but malfunctioning PVDM1 not present Present and enabled Present but malfunctioning PVDM2 not present Present and enabled Present but malfunctioning PVDM3 not present Present and enabled Present but malfunctioning CompactFlash memory card not being accessed CompactFlash card being accessed; do not eject SFP link not established SFP port active, link established No link Ethernet cable present, link established
AUX PWR1
Front
Off Steady green Amber
AUX PWR2
Front
Off Steady green Amber
AIM0
Front
Rear
Off Green Amber
AIM1
Front
Rear
Off Green Amber
PVDM0
Front
Rear
Off Green Amber
PVDM1
Front
Rear
Off Green Amber
PVDM2
Front
Rear
Off Green Amber
PVDM3
Front
Rear
Off Green Amber
CF
Front
Rear
Off Steady green
Blinking green CompactFlash card being accessed; do not eject SFP GE0: Link Rear Rear Rear Rear Off Green Off Green
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The show environment Command
Table 1
Cisco 3800 Series LED Indicators (continued)
LED GE0: Speed
3825 Rear
3845 Rear
Color and State Meaning Blinking green Blink frequency indicates port speed 1 blink per second: 10 Mbps 2 blinks per second: 100 Mbps 3 blinks per second: 1000 Mbps Off Green No link Ethernet cable present, link established Blinking green Blink frequency indicates port speed 1 blink per second: 10 Mbps 2 blinks per second: 100 Mbps 3 blinks per second: 1000 Mbps Power supply 1 not present Present and enabled Present and off or malfunctioning Power supply 2 not present Present and enabled Present and off or malfunctioning
GE1: Link GE1: Speed
Rear Rear
Rear Rear
PS1
Front
Off Steady green Amber
PS2
Front
Off Steady green Amber
The show environment Command
The show environment command can help you monitor and troubleshoot router power and ventilation status. This is an example of the output of the show environment command for a Cisco 3825 router with an AC power supply and no Redundant Power System:
Router# show environment Redundant Power System is not present. SYS PS1 is present. Type: AC AUX (-48V) PS1 is absent. Fan 1 Normal Fan 2 Normal Fan 3 Normal Fan Speed is Normal Alert settings: Intake temperature warning: Enabled, Threshold: 50 Core temperature warning: Enabled, Threshold: 70 (CPU: 95) Board Temperature: Normal Internal-ambient temperature = 29, Normal CPU temperature = 46, Normal Intake temperature = 31, Normal Voltage 1(3300) is Normal, Current voltage = 3316 mV Voltage 2(5150) is Normal, Current voltage = 5210 mV Voltage 3(2500) is Normal, Current voltage = 2525 mV Voltage 4(1200) is Normal, Current voltage = 1191 mV
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Error Messages
This is an example of the output of the show environment command for a Cisco 3845 router that has one AC power supply with IP phone power output installed:
Router# show environment SYS PS1 is present Fan status: Normal Input Voltage status: Normal DC Output Voltage status: Normal Type: AC Thermal status: Normal SYS PS2 is absent AUX (-48V) PS1 is present AUX (-48V) PS2 is absent Fan 1 Normal Fan 2 Normal Fan 3 Normal Fan Speed is Normal Alert settings: Intake temperature warning: Enabled, Threshold: 50 Core temperature warning: Enabled, Threshold: 70 (CPU: 90) Board Temperature: Normal Internal-ambient temperature = 31, Normal CPU temperature = 50, Normal Intake temperature = 25, Normal Backplane temperature = 24, Normal Voltage 1(3300) is Normal, Current voltage = 3284 mV Voltage 2(5150) is Normal, Current voltage = 5210 mV Voltage 3(2500) is Normal, Current voltage = 2549 mV Voltage 4(1200) is Normal, Current voltage = 1215 mV
Error Messages
This section describes error messages that may appear on an external console screen. (For more information about consoles, see the Connecting a Console or Modem section on page 9 of Connecting Cables to Cisco 3800 Series Routers.) Cisco IOS software checks the system once every 30 seconds. If an error still exists, the error message is displayed again; if the error has cleared, a recovery message is displayed.
Error Message System detected OVERTEMPERATURE condition. Please resolve cooling problem immediately! Explanation The router is operating at a temperature higher than the user-set threshold, possibly
caused by fan failure, air-conditioning failure in the room, or air blockage to cooling vents.
Recommended Action Make sure that the ambient room temperature does not exceed 40 degrees C
and that airflow to the router is not blocked. See the Site Environment section on page 4 and the Equipment Racks section on page 5 of Preinstallation Requirements and Planning for Cisco 3800 Series Routers. If this condition persists, the power-supply thermal monitor automatically shuts down the router. Call your Cisco technical support representative for help, if necessary.
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Error Messages
Error Message Fan 1|2|3 had a rotation error reported. Explanation The specified fan is not rotating at the desired speed. Recommended Action If this error is detected, the router system software automatically increases the
fan speed to high. If the rotation error disappears, fan speed is kept at high. If this error appears repeatedly, there is something wrong with the fan. The error will reappear until action is taken.
Error Message Voltage 1|2|3|4 (3300 mv|5150 mv|2500 mv|1200 mv) has exceeded recommended operating limits. Explanation One of the internal voltage outputs is outside its operating limits. Recommended Action System failure. See the Obtaining Technical Assistance section on page 12
of Introduction to Cisco 3800 Series Routers Hardware Documentation for information about customer service.
Cisco 3845 Router Error Messages
The Cisco 3845 router supports two internal power supplies and returns the following error messages for them.
Error Message System detected SYS PS 1|2 input voltage fail condition. Explanation Power to the indicated power supply has failed. Recommended Action Check the input power source and power cable.
Error Message System detected SYS PS 1|2 output voltage fail condition. Explanation The indicated power supply has failed. Recommended Action Replace the power supply. See Installing and Upgrading Internal Components
in Cisco 3800 Series Routers.
Error Message System detected AUX (-48V) PS 1|2 fail condition. Explanation The indicated AC power supply with IP phone power output has failed. Recommended Action Replace the power supply. See Installing and Upgrading Internal Components
in Cisco 3800 Series Routers.
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Error Message System detected thermal warning on SYS PS 1|2. System is close to auto shutdown limit. Explanation The power supply is operating at an abnormally high temperature. Recommended Action Make sure that the ambient room temperature does not exceed 40 degrees C
and that air flow to the router is not blocked. See the Site Environment section on page 4 and the Equipment Racks section on page 5 of Preinstallation Requirements and Planning for Cisco 3800 Series Routers. The power supply fan may have failed or be about to fail. Replace the power supply. See Installing and Upgrading Internal Components in Cisco 3800 Series Routers. If this condition persists, the power-supply thermal monitor automatically shuts down the router. Call your Cisco technical support representative for help, if necessary.
Error Message System detected SYS PS 1|2 fan fail condition. Explanation The fan on the indicated power supply has failed. Recommended Action Replace the power supply. See Installing and Upgrading Internal Components
in Cisco 3800 Series Routers.
Error Message There is more than one failure with power system 1|2 or this power system has been turned off. Explanation Multiple failures have occurred in the indicated power supply. This message can also
appear if you have installed two power supplies in a Cisco 3845 router, but only one is powered on.
Recommended Action If the power supply is turned off, turn it on. If it has failed, replace it. See
Installing and Upgrading Internal Components in Cisco 3800 Series Routers.
Jumper Settings
If a ROM monitor failure occurs, you may need to change a jumper setting on the motherboard so the router can boot for troubleshooting. Procedures for accessing the motherboard are described and jumper locations are shown in Installing and Upgrading Internal Components in Cisco 3800 Series Routers. You may need to set one of the following jumpers:
DUART DFLTSets the console connection data rate to 9600 regardless of user configuration Change this setting if the console displays garbage characters. The jumper forces the data rate to a known good value.
BOOT DFLTBoots from the read-only boot image in case an upgrade is corrupted Change this setting if the router consistently hangs or crashes after a ROM monitor upgrade. WDOG DISDisables the watchdog timer
If you change either of the first two settings as shown, the router stays in the new configuration during subsequent power cycles and the jumper can be removed.
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Recovering a Lost Password
Note
The jumpers are not needed to troubleshoot Cisco IOS problems. If the Cisco IOS software becomes corrupted, remove the CompactFlash memory card to force the router to boot in ROM monitor mode. Change these settings only after consulting with your service representative or Cisco technical support.
Recovering a Lost Password
You can recover a lost enable password, but an enable secret password is encrypted and is not recoverable. If you lose an enable secret password configured on your router, you can replace it with a new enable secret password. For password recovery and replacement procedures, see http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/474/index.shtml.
More Troubleshooting Help
For information about obtaining technical support, see the Obtaining Technical Assistance section on page 12 of Introduction to Cisco 3800 Series Routers Hardware Documentation.
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