Table Of Contents
Troubleshooting the VG248
Troubleshooting Hardware Errors
Displaying Hardware Status
Identifying Fan Faults
Identifying Power Supply Faults
Monitoring Internal Operating Temperature
Connecting Too Many Phones to the VG248
Resolving Additional Hardware Errors
Troubleshooting Software Errors
Resolving Network and System Errors
Resolving Cisco CallManager Errors
Resolving Analog Errors
Resolving Voice Mail Errors and Warnings
Upgrading or Restoring Software Images
Suspending Voice Mail Port Activity
Upgrading the Main Image
Upgrading the Boot Loader
Resolving an Incomplete Upgrade
Restoring to Factory Defaults
Verifying Connectivity
Verifying Network Connectivity
Validating the SMDI Connection and Configuration
Displaying Status and Configuration Settings
Displaying System Status
Displaying Network Statistics
Displaying Port Status
Displaying Detailed Port Status
Displaying Port Statistics
Displaying Current Configuration
Displaying VG248 Device Configuration
Displaying Port Configuration
Displaying Software Version
Monitoring the CPU Utilization
Monitoring System Status Remotely
Working with the Event Log
Identifying a Syslog Server
Enabling Syslog
Identifying a Specific Syslog Server
Selecting Logging Levels and Logged Ports
Displaying Recent Messages
Understanding Sub-Systems on the VG248
Resolving Incorrect Date and Time in Event Log
Troubleshooting the VG248
The VG248 includes several built-in troubleshooting and diagnostic features. Use these sections for details about troubleshooting:
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Troubleshooting Hardware Errors
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Troubleshooting Software Errors
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Upgrading or Restoring Software Images
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Verifying Connectivity
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Displaying Status and Configuration Settings
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Monitoring System Status Remotely
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Working with the Event Log
Troubleshooting Hardware Errors
The VG248 can identify some potential hardware problems with the fans, power supplies, the operating temperature, and other hardware systems.
These sections provide information about how the VG248 identifies these potential problems and how to resolve them:
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Displaying Hardware Status
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Identifying Fan Faults
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Identifying Power Supply Faults
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Monitoring Internal Operating Temperature
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Connecting Too Many Phones to the VG248
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Resolving Additional Hardware Errors
Displaying Hardware Status
If potential hardware failures are detected, warning messages appear on the main interface window. However, you can also proactively monitor the current operating environment on the VG248.
Procedure
To do this, follow these steps:
Step 1
From the main screen, choose Diagnostics.
Step 2
Choose Show environment.
The following information about the VG248 displays:
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Internal temperature
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1.8 volts supply
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3.3 volts supply
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5.0 volts supply
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12.0 volts supply
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48.0 volts supply
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96.0 volts supply
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Chassis fan state
The voltages and temperatures are indicated with the actual values and "okay", "too high", or "too low" annotating the values. The fan status is identified as "okay" or "faulty".
Identifying Fan Faults
If a fan fault is reported, it indicates that one (or more) of the fans is not functioning. You should verify that nothing is lodged in the holes in the rear of the device, but do not make any attempt to open the device or move the fans. You should contact a technical support representative from Cisco Systems for assistance.
Identifying Power Supply Faults
The internal DC supply voltages are measured continuously (+1.8v, +3.3v, +5.0v, +12.0v, -48v, -96v).
The 1.8v and 3.3v voltages must be within +/- 6% of nominal, and the others must be within +/- 10%. If any of these values are outside this range, then the VG248 reports a power supply fault.
If the phone power supplies (-48v and -96v) fail, it might indicate that the VG248 is overloaded. Verify that you have not exceeded the maximum ringer equivalency number (REN) load for each line. You should only have a maximum REN load of three (3). Because some devices might have a REN load greater than one (1), you cannot necessarily connect three devices to the chain.
If one of the other power supplies fails, you should contact a Cisco technical representative for assistance.
Monitoring Internal Operating Temperature
The VG248 monitors its internal temperature to ensure that it is operating within the specified limits (the ambient operating environment should be 0° to 40° C or 32° to 104° F). If the VG248 identifies internal temperatures too low or too high, it generates warning messages. Continuing to operate at ranges exceeding these limits (either too low or too high) can damage the VG248.
If the operating temperature of the VG248 is too low, there is a risk of condensation forming inside the device. You should move the device to a warmer location to prevent this.
If the operating temperature of the VG248 is too high, you should move the device to a cooler location with improved ventilation. The internal fans on the VG248 maintain the internal temperature consistent with the ambient environment. Therefore, if the device is in a location that is too warm, its internal temperature is more likely to exceed the limits.
There are two levels of high temperature alert:
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yellow alert—generates and logs an error, but enables the device to continue functioning
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red alert—causes all the phones to be immediately shut down, causing calls to drop and preventing calls from being made. You must manually restart the VG248 either by selecting Configure > Restart or by disconnecting power from the device.
Connecting Too Many Phones to the VG248
The VG248 has a maximum ringer equivalency number (REN) load of three (3) per line (using a shared directory number), and only two devices can be off-hook at any one time. Because some devices might have a REN load greater than one (1), you cannot necessarily connect three devices to the chain. If these requirements are ignored, you might experience reduced quality on these analog phones, including:
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Difficulty hearing caller—Users have too many phones off-hook. Do not have more than two phones per line off-hook simultaneously.
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Dialing or caller ID on call waiting are not working properly—Users have too many phones off-hook. Do not have more than two phones per line off-hook simultaneously.
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Phones not ringing properly or at all—REN load has been exceeded. Do not exceed the REN of three (3) per line.
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Phone power supplies (-48v and -96v) fail—REN load has been exceeded. Do not exceed the REN of three (3) per line. See the "Identifying Power Supply Faults" section for additional information.
Resolving Additional Hardware Errors
Table 6-1 describes errors and warnings that might appear on the VG248 either on-screen or in the event log (see the "Working with the Event Log" section for details on accessing the event log) which are caused by a hardware fault. Use this information to resolve these errors.
Table 6-1 Hardware Errors and Warnings Explanation
System
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Error
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Explanation
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Action
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DSP
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DSP X on SIM Y has
failed
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One of the Digital Signal Processor (DSP) chips inside the VG248 has failed.
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Contact a Cisco technical representative for assistance.
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DSP
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DSP X, SIM Y
failed to boot
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OS
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Ethernet has gone
down
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Ethernet has gone down at the physical level.
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Verify that the Ethernet cable is properly connected to the VG248 and that the hub or switch to which it is connected is up and running properly.
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SCCP
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Failed to update
real-time clock
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The on-board real-time clock in the VG248 has failed to set the time from Cisco CallManager.
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Contact a Cisco technical representative for assistance.
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SLIC
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EDSP failure
warning received
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A transient fault has been detected in the SLICs (the hardware that drives the analog telephony interfaces).
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If these messages persist, contact a Cisco technical representative for assistance.
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SLIC
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Over-temperature
warning received
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SLIC
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PCM
synchronization
failure warning
received
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Troubleshooting Software Errors
The VG248 displays informational messages and errors on-screen or in the event log (see the "Working with the Event Log" section for details on accessing the event log), which indicate potential software problems, such as misconfiguration, time-outs, unreachable servers, and so on.
The following sections provide details about resolving these errors:
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Resolving Network and System Errors
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Resolving Voice Mail Errors and Warnings
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Resolving Analog Errors
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Resolving Voice Mail Errors and Warnings
Resolving Network and System Errors
Table 6-2 describes errors and warnings that might appear on the VG248 either on-screen or in the event log (see the "Working with the Event Log" section for details on accessing the event log), which are caused by a misconfiguration or miscommunication with the network or system settings. Use this information to resolve these errors.
Table 6-2 Network and System Errors and Warnings Explanation
System
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Error
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Explanation
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Action
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DHCP
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Invalid TFTP
information
received from
DHCP server
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Although the VG248 received TFTP information from the DHCP server, it was not valid.
The VG248 might not have enough information to retrieve telephony port configuration or register with Cisco CallManager.
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Check configuration of DHCP server. If errors persist, assign a static IP address and manually enter settings for the TFTP server. Refer to the "Configuring Network Settings" section for details on assigning a static IP address.
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DHCP
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IP address
cannot be
allocated
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No DHCP server responded to the request.
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Check configuration of DHCP server. If errors persist, assign a static IP address. Refer to the "Configuring Network Settings" section for details on assigning a static IP address.
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DHCP
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IP address
conflict with
device
<address>
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The DHCP server allocated an IP address to the VG248 that is already in use by another device on the network.
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1. Check your DHCP server configuration to ensure that addresses allocated are not reserved for static IP use.
2. Check your network for misconfigured devices.
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DHCP
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IP address
refused
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The DHCP server rejected the VG248's request for an IP address.
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Check configuration of DHCP server. If errors persist, assign a static IP address. Refer to the "Configuring Network Settings" section for details on assigning a static IP address.
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DHCP
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Network
interface will
be shut down
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A previous error caused the network interface to be shut down.
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Check the event log for errors.
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DHCP
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Static IP
address
conflict with
device
<address>
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The VG248 has a static IP address that is already assigned to another device on the network.
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Assign a different static IP address for either the VG248 or the conflicting device. Refer to the "Configuring Network Settings" section for details on assigning a static IP address.
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DNS
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No response
from primary
server
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The DNS server failed to respond to one or more requests from the VG248.
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1. If the VG248 has a static IP address, verify the DNS server has been configured. Refer to the "Setting the DNS Server" section for details.
2. Verify that the DNS server is working properly.
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DNS
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Server address
not configured
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A DNS query has been attempted, but no DNS server has been configured.
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1. If the VG248 has a static IP address, verify the DNS server has been configured. Refer to the "Setting the DNS Server" section for details.
2. If you are using DHCP, the DHCP server has not provided a DNS server. Check the DHCP server configuration.
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DSP
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DTMF tone
transmit buffer
overflow
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There is a finite number of DTMF tones that can be queued up to be played through the VG248's analog ports. Each of these tones takes about 200 milliseconds to be played, and the instructions to play these tones might arrive much faster via the Ethernet interface. Thus, the VG248 might not be able to store all the tones that need to be played.
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No action is required. If this situation occurs, the warning appears indicating that some tones have been discarded.
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DSP
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DTMF tone
transmit buffer
reactivated
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The overflow condition has ceased and DTMF tones are being sent to the attached analog device.
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No action is required. This message is informational only.
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FTP
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Invalid
password
entered
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An attempt was made to connect to the VG248 via FTP with the wrong password.
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Verify that you have entered the password for the highest level of security currently set. When using FTP, if you have both a login and an enable password set, you must use the enable password.
Refer to the "Configuring Passwords" section for details.
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FTP
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Partial
download
aborted
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An attempt to download a file onto the VG248 was interrupted before the entire file was transferred.
The resulting partial file has been deleted from the filing system on the VG248.
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Reattempt the file transfer.
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FTP
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Required
password absent
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An attempt was made to connect to the VG248 via FTP without a password when one was required.
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When using FTP, if you have both a login and an enable password set, you must use the enable password.
Refer to the "Configuring Passwords" section for details.
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OS
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Ethernet failed
to restart
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The Ethernet cable is not properly connected to the VG248 or to the hub or switch.
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Check the Ethernet cable and reconnect it to the VG248 and the hub or switch. If error persists, replace cable.
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OS
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Ethernet failed
to start
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OS
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Incorrect
password
entered
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A user attempted to use a telnet, console, or FTP connection to the VG248 but entered an incorrect password.
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Check the passwords and verify that you are using the correct one.
Change the password if you suspect an unauthorized login attempt. Refer to the "Configuring Passwords" section for details.
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SNMP
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Attempt to use
Get with
invalid
community name
"<name>"
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The VG248 received an SNMP request with an invalid read-only community name (password).
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Check the community string setting on the VG248 and ensure that your network management system has the correct password. Refer to the "Configuring SNMP Settings" section for details.
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SNMP
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Attempt to use
Set with
invalid
community name
"<name>"
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The VG248 received an SNMP request with an invalid read-write community name (password).
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Check the community string setting on the VG248 and ensure that your network management system has the correct password. Refer to the "Configuring SNMP Settings" section for details.
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SNMP
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Received
invalid packet
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The SNMP server received an invalid SNMP request.
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Verify that your network management system is set up properly.
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TFTP
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TFTP: Rx error
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The VG248 is unable to retrieve a file using TFTP.
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These errors might occur if the network is busy. The errors should resolve themselves when the network load reduces.
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TFTP
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Timeout
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Resolving Cisco CallManager Errors
Table 6-3 describes errors and warnings that might appear on the VG248 either on-screen or in the event log (see the "Working with the Event Log" section for details on accessing the event log), which are caused by a misconfiguration or miscommunication with the Cisco CallManager system. Use this information to resolve these errors.
Table 6-3 Cisco CallManager Errors and Warnings Explanation
System
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Error
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Explanation
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Action
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SCCP
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Attempt to use;
currently disabled
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A user has attempted to use a telephone handset attached to a VG248 port, which is currently disabled.
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To allow the user to make and receive calls, you must enable the port so it can register with Cisco CallManager.
See "Setting the Port Enable Policy" section for details.
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SCCP
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SCCP: Failed to
connect to SRST
provider
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You have configured an SRST provider, but the device does not appear to be responding as an SRST server. If you are relying on SRST and see this warning, the VG248 might have difficulty using SRST services if connectivity to Cisco CallManager is lost.
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Check the configuration and status of the SRST device.
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SCCP
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SCCP: Failed to
resolve SRST
provider host name
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An SRST provider name has been configured, but the VG248 is unable to resolve that name to an IP address.
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Change the configured name, or (if experiencing DNS problems) change the SRST provider menu entry to be an IP address instead of a host name.
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SCCP
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No TFTP server
address
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The TFTP server has not been set.
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1. If using DHCP to obtain TFTP server, check your DHCP server configuration.
2. If you want to use a fixed TFTP server, you must configure it on the VG248 Refer to the "Identifying the Cisco CallManager TFTP Server" section to assign a TFTP server for details.
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SCCP
|
Registration
failed: X
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This message, associated with a particular port (1 - 48), indicates that the port had difficulty registering itself with Cisco CallManager.
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If a port is not properly registered, then you cannot make phone calls using it.
The reason that registration with Cisco CallManager failed is indicated in the message.
If the port cannot successfully register, verify that the port is properly configured in Cisco CallManager.
See "Configuring VG248 Ports Using Cisco CallManager" section for details.
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SCCP
|
Registration
failures; last
reason X
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SCCP
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SCCP:SRST in use
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One or more ports are registered with the SRST provider rather than a normal Cisco CallManager server. Connectivity to the Cisco CallManager cluster has been at least partially lost.
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Check the status of the Cisco CallManager cluster and the network connection between it and the VG248.
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SCCP
|
TFTP failed; using
last known good
configuration
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A port on the VG248 has failed to retrieve its configuration using TFTP. Instead, the VG248 is using the configuration stored last time the port successfully registered with Cisco CallManager.
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No action is required. However, this message might indicate a potential problem with connectivity to the TFTP server. Verify that the TFTP server is up and running.
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SCCP
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Unable to resolve
TFTP server name
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The VG248 was not able to locate the TFTP server.
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Verify the name of the TFTP server the VG248 is attempting to locate using Display > System Status.
• If using DHCP, check the configuration on the DHCP server to verify that it is returning a valid TFTP server name to the VG248.
• If you are using a fixed TFTP server, verify the configured server name using Configure -> Telephony > CallManager TFTP server.
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Resolving Analog Errors
Table 6-4 describes errors and warnings that might appear on the VG248 either on-screen or in the event log (see the "Working with the Event Log" section for details on accessing the event log), which are caused by a misconfiguration or miscommunication with the analog phones or features. Use this information to resolve these errors.
Table 6-4 Analog Errors and Warnings Explanation
System
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Error
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Explanation
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Action
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POTS
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Feature
codes: X same
as Y
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You have configured the telephone feature codes such that the code for one operation (such as speed dial) is the same as for another (such as call forward).
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Users will not be able to use one of these operations. You must set unique feature codes for each operation.
To prohibit users from performing an operation, leave the feature code setting empty. See the "Assigning Feature Codes" section.
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POTS
|
Feature
codes: X
precludes Y
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You have configured the telephone feature codes such that the code for one operation masks that for a second operation. For example, if the feature code for speed dial 1 is *** and the code for speed dial 2 is ****, you could never use speed dial 2. Instead, as soon you dial the third *, speed dial 1 activates.
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Do not assign features codes that might mask other operations.
See the "Assigning Feature Codes" section for details.
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Resolving Voice Mail Errors and Warnings
Table 6-5 describes voice mail errors and warnings that might appear on the VG248 either on-screen or in the event log (see the "Working with the Event Log" section for details on accessing the event log) which are caused by voice mail problems. Use this information to resolve these errors.
Table 6-5 Voice Mail Errors and Warnings Explanation
System
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Message
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Explanation
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Action
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SCCP
|
CallManager MWI
off directory
number not
defined
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These errors are generated when the VG248 attempts to perform a MWI operation on a phone connected to Cisco CallManager, but the required Cisco CallManager directory number has not been configured.
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You must enter the MWI set and clear directory numbers for Cisco CallManager. See the "Identifying the Directory Number for Setting MWI on Cisco CallManager" section and "Identifying the Directory Number for Clearing MWI on Cisco CallManager" section.
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SCCP
|
CallManager MWI
on directory
number not
defined
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SCCP
|
MWI off attempt
failed-directory
number may be
incorrect
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These messages are generated when the VG248 has attempted to set or clear a Message Waiting Indicator for a particular extension but has failed to do so.
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Verify that you have entered the correct MWI set and clear directory numbers for Cisco CallManager. See the "Identifying the Directory Number for Setting MWI on Cisco CallManager" section and "Identifying the Directory Number for Clearing MWI on Cisco CallManager" section.
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SCCP
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MWI on attempt
failed-directory
number may be
incorrect
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VM
|
Async 1 now
active
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These messages indicate that the VG248 has detected that it is now connected to another system via the indicated Async port, or the connection has gone down.
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These messages are informational only.
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VM
|
Async 1 now
inactive
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VM
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Async 2 now
active
|
VM
|
Async 2 now
inactive
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VM
|
First voice mail
port number /
Number of VM
ports invalid
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If a port number configuration problem is detected when generating a voice mail incoming call message, this error appears. For example, the SMDI protocol limits the number of ports to 9999 using a four-digit format. If you set the first voice mail port number to 9990, and the number of voice mail ports to 10, the last VG248 voice mail port would correspond to the voice mail system's port 10000, which is invalid.
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Verify that you have configured the number of voice mail ports and the first voice mail port number following the guidelines of the voice mail protocol you are using.
See the "Assigning Number of Voice Mail Ports" section and the "Identifying the First Voice Mail Port Number" section for additional assistance.
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VM
|
Required Async 1
link has gone
down
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Certain voice mail configuration settings require the use of one or both Async ports. For example, if the Number of Voice mail ports is greater than 0, Async 1 must be active. If Forward MWIs to Async 2 is enabled, Async 2 should be up.
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If a required Async port either fails to come up when the box starts up or goes down at some point during its operation, the VG248 generates these messages.
Check the cables on the Async 1 and Async 2 ports to verify that they are still connected.
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VM
|
Required Async 1
link has not come
up
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VM
|
Required Async 2
link has gone
down
|
VM
|
Required Async 2
link has not come
up
|
VM
|
VM: Suspending
Async 1 port
transmission due
to overflow
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The VG248 has too much data to send on one of its Async links, and it has ceased queueing new data for transmission until the backlog clears.
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These messages do not typically appear, but they are indicative of a serial communication.
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VM
|
VM: Suspending
Async 2 port
transmission due
to overflow
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VM
|
Voice mail number
format too long
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The voice mail number format setting allows extra digits to be added to Cisco CallManager voice mail box numbers or directory numbers.
If the VG248 is asked to use a number format that is longer than the length of mail box numbers passed to the voice mail system, this error occurs.
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Verify that you set the number format to support the mail box number in your system. See the "Setting the Number Format" section for details.
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Upgrading or Restoring Software Images
The VG248 has two software images: a main software image and a boot loader. If necessary, you can upgrade these software images. You can also reset the software settings to their default values.
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Suspending Voice Mail Port Activity
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Upgrading the Main Image
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Upgrading the Boot Loader
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Resolving an Incomplete Upgrade
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Restoring to Factory Defaults
Suspending Voice Mail Port Activity
If you are using the chained configuration and want to temporarily remove one of the VG248 devices or upgrade software on it, you should suspend activity on the voice mail ports before shutting down or restarting the VG248.
By suspending activity, the VG248 waits for the port to become idle, then it temporarily removes the port from Cisco CallManager and suspends the port, preventing any activity on it. Once all the ports have been suspended, traffic from Aysnc 1 is also suspended on the device. Voice mail traffic from Async 2 from the previous VG248 device in the chain queues up while this device is suspended. Suspending the device does not affect whether ports are enabled or not; if they were enabled before being suspended, they are enabled after being resumed.
Before You Begin
If after following this procedure, the device is not suspended immediately, it is likely that some of the ports still have active calls or there are pending MWI commands on the Cisco CallManager system. You can check individual ports by pressing Esc to exit the "Suspending..." message and choosing Display > Port Status from the main menu.
Procedure
To suspend voice mail activity, follow these steps:
Step 1
From the main menu, choose Configure.
Step 2
Choose Suspend.
A message appears indicating that the device is being suspended.
Step 3
Shut down, restart, or upgrade software on the VG248, as needed. See "Upgrading or Restoring Software Images" section for details.
Step 4
If you are removing a VG248 device from the voice mail chain, you might need to change the voice mail cabling also.
Step 5
To resume activity, choose Configure > Resume.
Upgrading the Main Image
The main software image might need to be updated if a new release is available on CCO as a bug update or feature enhancement.
Caution 
When you send a new software image to the VG248 using FTP, the current image is automatically deleted. If the FTP transfer terminates before the new file is copied to the VG248, the VG248 might not be able to start up. See the
"Resolving an Incomplete Upgrade" section to resolve this problem.
Before You Begin
If you are using the VG248 to integrate with analog voice mail systems, be sure to follow the instructions described in the "Suspending Voice Mail Port Activity" section before upgrading the software image on the VG248.
Procedure
To upgrade the main software image, perform these steps:
Step 1
Obtain a configuration file whose name is in the following format: vgc-main.<version>.tar, where <version> indicates the release number, such as 1-0-1.
Step 2
Connect to the VG248 using FTP.
Step 3
Send the configuration file to the VG248 using FTP.
Step 4
Restart the VG248 for the new image to take effect.
Step 5
From the main menu on the VG248, choose Display.
Step 6
Choose Version to verify the updated version has been installed.
Upgrading the Boot Loader
The boot loader is the initial startup image. You should not upgrade this image unless instructed to do so by a Cisco technical representative.
Caution 
Only upgrade the boot loader if you are instructed to do so by a Cisco technical representative. If you encounter difficulties during this upgrade, such as a loss of power, the VG248 might not be able to start up.
Procedure
To upgrade the boot loader image, perform these steps:
Step 1
Obtain a configuration file whose name is in the following format: vgc-load.<version>.bin, where <version> indicates the release number, such as 1-0-1.
Step 2
Connect to the VG248 using FTP.
Step 3
Send the configuration file to the VG248 using FTP.
You must use a destination name that begins with "boot:". For example:
put vgc-load.<version>.bin boot:loader
Caution 
If the VG248 loses power or experiences a failure at this step, the VG248 might not start up. If this occurs, contact a Cisco technical representative for assistance.
Step 4
After the FTP command has completed successfully, restart the VG248 for the changes to take effect.
Step 5
Once the VG248 has restarted, choose Display > Version to verify that the updated version has been installed.
Resolving an Incomplete Upgrade
If you initiated an upgrade to the main software image, but terminated it before the FTP transfer of the new image completed, the VG248 might not start up.
If this occurred, the next time the VG248 starts up, one of the following occurs:
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The boot loader loads, but the VG248 waits indefinitely at the Pausing for FTP prompt.
•
The VG248 partially loads the main image, pauses, and then restarts.
To resolve either of these errors (while connected to the VG248 boot loader), use the console port to establish an FTP session and transfer the main image file again, following the steps in the "Upgrading the Main Image" section.
Restoring to Factory Defaults
Before You Begin
By default, the VG248 uses DHCP to obtain an IP address. If you have assigned a static IP address to the VG248, you are likely to lose network connectivity.
Procedure
Follow these steps to reset the settings on the VG248 to their default values:
Step 1
From the main menu choose, Diagnostics.
Step 2
Choose Restore to factory configuration.
Verifying Connectivity
Use these sections to verify that the VG248 can connect to the network and that the voice mail chain is properly connected:
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Verifying Network Connectivity
•
Validating the SMDI Connection and Configuration
Verifying Network Connectivity
To verify that the VG248 is connected to and communicating with your network, you can attempt to ping another device on the network.
Procedure
Follow these steps to ping another device from the VG248:
Step 1
From the main screen, choose Diagnostics.
Step 2
Choose Ping network host.
Step 3
Enter the IP address or host name of the device.
The VG248 makes an attempt to reach the device once every second.
Step 4
Press Esc to exit.
Validating the SMDI Connection and Configuration
If you are using the SMDI protocol, you can evaluate the status of the SMDI configuration and diagnose misconfiguration on the VG248 and other VG248 devices chained together. However, this diagnosis cannot detect problems in the configuration of Cisco CallManager, legacy PBX, or individual extension's voice mail box numbers.
This diagnosis can identify configuration inconsistencies, such as breaks in the MWI forwarding chain, incorrect wiring of Async 1 and Async 2 ports, and missing configuration items such as the Cisco CallManager MWI directory number strings.
Before You Begin
The diagnostic process requires messages to be sent over the serial links to both the analog voice mail system and any attached legacy PBX. Performing this diagnosis might temporarily interfere with the voice mail system's normal operation.
Procedure
Follow these steps to validate the SMDI configuration:
Step 1
From the main menu, choose Diagnostics.
Step 2
Choose Validate SMDI configuration.
A window displays with the results of the diagnosis, indicating any errors or warnings.
Displaying Status and Configuration Settings
Use these sections to obtain information about the current status and settings of the VG248 and its connections:
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Displaying System Status
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Displaying Network Statistics
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Displaying Port Status
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Displaying Detailed Port Status
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Displaying Port Statistics
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Displaying Current Configuration
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Displaying Software Version
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Monitoring the CPU Utilization
Displaying System Status
The system status provides an overview of the current network settings on the VG248. Use this procedure to quickly check your network settings and connectivity information.
Procedure
To display system status, perform these steps:
Step 1
From the main screen, choose Display.
Step 2
Choose System status.
The system status displays:
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Up time
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Real time clock
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Serial number
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Ethernet MAC address
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IP address
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Subnet mask
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Default router
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DNS server
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TFTP server
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Syslog server
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Domain
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Ethernet speed and duplex
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Async 1
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Async 2
Displaying Network Statistics
Use the network statistics to observe the network traffic and packet errors through the IP connection on the VG248.
Procedure
To display network statistics, perform these steps:
Step 1
From the main screen, choose Display.
Step 2
Choose Network statistics.
These statistics display:
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Octets
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Unicast packets
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Nonunicast packets
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Discarded packets
Tips
Press the Tab key to reset the network statistics while viewing.
Displaying Port Status
The port status provides detailed information about each port on the VG248.
Procedure
To display port status, perform these steps:
Step 1
From the main screen, choose Display.
Step 2
Choose Port status.
Step 3
Use the information in Table 6-6 to interpret the port status.
Table 6-6 Port Status
Status
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Description
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Handset Status
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OnHook
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Not currently in use.
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OffHook
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User has lifted the handset.
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Ringing
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Incoming call to this port.
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OnCall
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A call has been established and voice packets are moving across the network.
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Link Status
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Up
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Link is in its normal operating state (for the voice mail virtual port only).
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Down
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Link is not up (either because the port is not enabled or because of a temporary failure).
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Register
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Port is registering with Cisco CallManager
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<directory number>
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Directory number for the port displays indicating that the port is up and available for use.
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Unregister
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Unregistering from Cisco CallManager. Displays if port is being disabled or reset.
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PeerInUse
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The port's directory number is in use by another phone that shares the directory number. The port is not available for use while a call is active on the other phone.
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KeepCall
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The Cisco CallManager link has gone down, but the call that was in progress is being maintained.
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Displaying Detailed Port Status
Port status provides detailed statistics about the Cisco CallManager links.
Procedure
To display detailed port status, follow these steps:
Step 1
From the main screen, choose Display.
Step 2
Choose Port status.
Step 3
Use the arrow keys to select one of the ports and press Enter.
Step 4
Use the information in Table 6-7 to interpret the port status.
Table 6-7 Cisco CallManager Port Status
Type
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Description
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CallManager link
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Status of the connection to Cisco CallManager
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TFTP server
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Host name or IP address of the TFTP server
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Device name
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Device name of the port as it appears in Cisco CallManager
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Directory number
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Extension number assigned to the analog device connected to this port
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Forwarded to
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Directory number to which calls are being forwarded
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Call state
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Status of the port from a user's viewpoint.
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Remote party
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Directory name and number of caller
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Remote address
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IP address and port of caller
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Codec in use
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Codec being used by Cisco CallManager:
• G.729A
• G.711 mu-law
• G.711 a-law.
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MWI
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Whether the message waiting indicator for this port is on or off
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CallManager name
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DNS name of the Cisco CallManager host
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CallManager IP address
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IP address of Cisco CallManager
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CallManager state
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Status of connection to Cisco CallManager:
• Active—connected to this Cisco CallManager and using this connection for SCCP communication.
• Connecting—in the process of connecting to this Cisco CallManager
• Idle—this Cisco CallManager is not being used
• Standby—connected to this Cisco CallManager but not currently using the connection. Can use connection if active connection fails.
• Pending—attempting to make this Cisco CallManager the active connection as soon as possible.
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CallManager type
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Type of Cisco CallManager system:
• Normal—typical Cisco CallManager system
• Failover—Cisco CallManager system reserved for failover situations
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Displaying Port Statistics
Port statistics provide detailed information about the current or most recent call.
Procedure
To display the port statistics, follow these steps:
Step 1
From the main screen, choose Display.
Step 2
Choose Port status.
Step 3
Use the arrow keys to select one of the ports and press Enter.
Step 4
Press the Spacebar on the keyboard.
These statistics display for the current call, or last call if no call is active:
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Tx packets
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Rx packets
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Call time
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Rx bad sequence
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Rx bad headers
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Rx packets late
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Rx packets early
These statistics display for the call history:
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Incoming calls
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Outgoing calls
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Connected calls
These MWI statistics display for Cisco CallManager and Async 2:
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Completed
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Failed
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Retries
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Queued
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Discarded
These Error responses statistics display:
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Received
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Forwarded
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Discarded
These voice mail packet statistics display:
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Async 1—Received, Transmitted, and Discarded
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Async 2—Received, Transmitted, and discarded
Displaying Current Configuration
You can display the configuration of the VG248 device and its ports to quickly see what settings are enabled.
Displaying VG248 Device Configuration
Using the web-based interface, you can see the current configuration settings for the network, voice mail, and telephony features.
Before You Begin
You can also display the current configuration by choosing Diagnostics > Show configuration from the main VG248 command interface.
Procedure
Follow these steps to display these device-level configuration:
Step 1
Open the VG248 web interface. (See the "Monitoring System Status Remotely" section for details.
Step 2
Click one of the following options and refer to the noted sections for assistance interpreting the information.
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Network and System—See the "Displaying System Status" section and the "Configuring Network Settings" section.
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Telephony—See "Configuring the Telephony Settings on the VG248."
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Voice Mail—See "Configuring Voice Mail Settings."
Displaying Port Configuration
Using the web-based interface, you can see the specific configuration for each port. Ports used for voice mail integration display voice mail specific configuration details, and ports used for analog devices display telephony specific configuration details.
Keep in mind that the voice mail settings are applied at the device level. Therefore, no port-specific voice mail information displays. However, many telephony features are applied on a per port basis. Therefore, you can obtain information about these settings as well.
Procedure
To display the port configuration, follow these steps:
Step 1
Open the VG248 web interface. (See the "Monitoring System Status Remotely" section for details.
Step 2
Click a phone icon to display the configuration for the port.
Step 3
Refer to these sections for assistance interpreting this information:
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Voice mail ports display this information:
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CallManager status—See "Configuring the Telephony Settings on the VG248."
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CallManager list—See the "Displaying Detailed Port Status" section for details.
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Voice mail statistics—See the "Displaying Port Statistics" section.
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Voice mail configuration—See "Configuring Voice Mail Settings."
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Analog ports display this information:
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CallManager status—See "Configuring the Telephony Settings on the VG248."
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CallManager list—See the "Displaying Detailed Port Status" section for details.
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Call statistics—See the "Displaying Detailed Port Status" section for details.
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Port configuration—See the "Configuring Port Parameters" section for details.
Displaying Software Version
To display the current software version you are using on the VG248, perform these steps:
Procedure
Step 1
From the main screen, choose Display.
Step 2
Choose Version.
Monitoring the CPU Utilization
You can monitor the processor usage to determine how much is being dedicated to particular tasks. For example, if the VG248 appeared to be running slowly, you could use this diagnostic to determine the culprit.
Procedure
To monitor the CPU utilization, follow these steps:
Step 1
From the main menu choose, Diagnostics.
Step 2
Choose CPU utilization.
Different subsystems appear noting the percentage in use.
Monitoring System Status Remotely
The VG248 includes a web server so you can monitor system status remotely using a web browser application. These options are similar to those accessible via the main VG248 interface, but you cannot change settings from the web interface.
Procedure
Follow these steps to monitor the system status remotely:
Step 1
From a web browser window, enter the IP address or host name of the VG248.
Step 2
If prompted for a password, enter the login password you have assigned. See the "Configuring the Login Password" section for details.
The web interface for the VG248 appears.
Step 3
Click a phone icon to display status for the port. See these sections for information about interpreting this information:
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Displaying Port Status
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Displaying Detailed Port Status
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Displaying Port Statistics
Step 4
See Table 6-8 for information about the other available options.
Working with the Event Log
The event log enables you to capture errors, warnings, and other informational messages from the VG248. Typically, you use these options only when troubleshooting a complex issue, perhaps while working with a Cisco technical representative.
However, using the default settings and these options, you can resolve many errors on your own:
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Identifying a Syslog Server
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Selecting Logging Levels and Logged Ports
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Displaying Recent Messages
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Understanding Sub-Systems on the VG248
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Resolving Incorrect Date and Time in Event Log
Identifying a Syslog Server
You can identify up to five syslog servers to automatically capture and receive event logs for remote network management.
Enabling Syslog
You assign syslog servers to the VG248 using DHCP or by identifying specific syslog servers.
Procedure
To enable syslog, follow these steps:
Step 1
From the main screen, choose Diagnostics.
Step 2
Choose Event log.
Step 3
Choose Syslog.
Step 4
Choose from the following options:
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inactive—syslog disabled
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use server from DHCP—syslog server determined by DHCP
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use specified server—each syslog server must be specified (see the"Identifying a Specific Syslog Server" section)
Identifying a Specific Syslog Server
If you want to use a specific syslog server, you must enter its IP address by performing these steps:
Procedure
Step 1
From the main screen, choose Diagnostics.
Step 2
Choose Event log.
Step 3
Choose Syslog server.
Step 4
Enter the IP address or host name of the network management system you want to designate as the syslog server.
Enter up to five servers by separating the IP addresses or host names with a comma or semicolon.
Selecting Logging Levels and Logged Ports
You can set the VG248 to log progressively more detail (information, errors, or warnings), or you can restrict logging to specific ports.
Typically, you should configure these options only when working with a Cisco technical representative because the nature of the problem determines the amount of information required to resolve it.
Procedure
To set logging levels or select ports, perform these steps:
Step 1
From the main screen, choose Diagnostics.
Step 2
Choose Event log.
Step 3
Choose Set logging levels or Set logged ports.
Step 4
Work with a Cisco technical representative to determine the best options to select and enter.
Displaying Recent Messages
You can obtain a list of recent messages from the VG248 to help you resolve some configuration issues.
Procedure
To display recent messages, perform these steps:
Step 1
From the main screen, choose Diagnostics.
Step 2
Choose Event log.
Step 3
Choose View recent to display recent messages.
Step 4
See "Understanding Sub-Systems on the VG248" section for information on resolving these errors.
Tips
You can also select View all to display all errors, or View new to display new errors only.
Understanding Sub-Systems on the VG248
The VG248 generates informational and warning messages and errors from different sub-systems in its software. Many of these messages do not require any intervention on your part; the device simply notifies you of changes or updates. Other errors and warnings require additional troubleshooting or configuration.
Table 6-9 provides an overview of the different sub-systems on the VG248 that might generate informational or warning messages.
Table 6-9 VG248 Sub-Systems
System
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Description
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DHCP
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Communicates with DHCP server.
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Ethernet
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Concerned with low-level network link integrity.
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OS
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Runs the low-level services of the VG248.
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FTP
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Used to send new software images to the VG248.
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DNS
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Resolves host names to IP addresses.
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TFTP
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Handles retrieval of Cisco CallManager port configuration.
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SLIC
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Detects events from analog handsets.
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DSP
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Provides digital signal processing.
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POTS
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Bridges between analog and IP telephony.
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SCCP
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Transmits and receives telephony events over the IP network; communicates with Cisco CallManager.
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SNMP
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Coordinates SNMP communication.
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VM
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Provides voice mail communication.
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Resolving Incorrect Date and Time in Event Log
The VG248 has a built-in real time clock that synchronizes itself periodically with Cisco CallManager to obtain the correct date and time. To ensure that the date is synchronized properly, the VG248 must have at least one port enabled and registered with Cisco CallManager. See the "Enabling a Specific Port" section for assistance on enabling and registering ports in Cisco CallManager.