ooo...that's bad. I think the controller is soldered on, isnt it? For a cat2912, I think smartnet is pretty cheap. That is probably the best way to go.
thanks, -Brad Ellis CCIE#5796 (R&S / Security) Network Learning Inc [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.ccbootcamp.com (cisco training) ""Symon Thurlow"" wrote in message [EMAIL PROTECTED]">news:[EMAIL PROTECTED]... > Hi guys, > > I searched the archives about this, but couldn't find anything. > > I have a Cat 2912 switch, that has 4 faulty ports. It fails post, here > is a snippet: > > C2900xl POST: System Board Test: Passed > C2900xl POST: Daughter Card Test: Passed > C2900xl POST: CPU Buffer Test: Passed > C2900xl POST: CPU Notify RAM Test: Passed > C2900xl POST: CPU Interface Test: Passed > C2900xl POST: Testing Switch Core: Passed > C2900xl POST: Testing Buffer Table: Passed > C2900xl POST: Data Buffer Test: Passed > C2900xl POST: Configuring Switch Parameters: Passed > C2900xl POST: Ethernet Controller Test: Passed > C2900xl POST FAILURE: front-end post: FastEthernet0/9: > C2900xl POST FAILURE: looped-back packet not received > C2900xl POST FAILURE: front-end post: FastEthernet0/10: > C2900xl POST FAILURE: looped-back packet not received > C2900xl POST FAILURE: front-end post: FastEthernet0/11: > C2900xl POST FAILURE: looped-back packet not received > C2900xl POST FAILURE: front-end post: FastEthernet0/12: > C2900xl POST FAILURE: looped-back packet not received > C2900xl POST: MII Test: Passed > cisco WS-C2912-XL (PowerPC403GA) processor (revision 0x11) with > 8192K/1024K bytes of memory. > Last reset from power-on > > Processor is running Enterprise Edition Software > Cluster command switch capable > Cluster member switch capable > 8 FastEthernet/IEEE 802.3 interface(s) > > You can see it only recognises 8 ports. > > I searched CCO, and found a bknown bug where ESD can fry the > controllers. Each controller operates 4 ports. > > Is there a way to get it reapired? Can you buy the controller from > somewhere and replace it? > > Any help greatly appreciateed, > > Symon Message Posted at: http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=7&i=59340&t=59329 -------------------------------------------------- FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
