4 Troubleshooting

This section describes the troubleshooting procedures to address any problems encountered with the Midspan unit.

The following table provides a problem and resolution sequence to assist in troubleshooting of minor operating problems.

Table 4-1. Troubleshooting Steps
ProblemCorrective Steps
PD-9601GS does not power-up.
  1. Verify that a reliable power cord is used.
  2. Verify that the voltage at the power inlet is between 100–240 VAC.
  3. Remove and reapply power to the device and check the indicators during the power-up sequence.
The PD does not operate.
  1. Verify that the PD-9601GS Midspan detects a PD.
  2. Verify that the PD is designed for PoE operation.
  3. Verify that the cable used is a standard Category 5/5e/6, straight‑wired cable, with four pairs.
  4. If an external power splitter is in use, replace it with a known-good splitter.
  5. Ensure that the input Ethernet cable is connected to the DATA IN port.
  6. Verify that the PD is connected to the DATA & POWER port.
  7. Reconnect the same PD to a different PD-9601GS. If it works, there is probably a faulty port or RJ45 connection.
  8. Verify that there is no short over any of the twisted pair cables or over the RJ45 connectors.
The end device operates, but there is no data link.
  1. Verify that the port indicator on the front panel is continuously lit.
  2. If an external power splitter is in use, replace it with a known-good splitter.
  3. Verify that for this link, you are using a standard UTP/FTP Category 5 straight (non-crossover) cabling, with all four pairs.
  4. Verify that the Ethernet cable length is less than 100 meters from the Ethernet source to the load/remote terminal.
  5. Reconnect the same PD to a different PD-9601GS. If it works, there is probably a faulty port or RJ45 connection.