I would also like to add the switches do work with a crossover cable. The command switch sees the member hub. I have since emptied as many ports as possible, I have also detached any gigabit ports and have connected the two switched via a 10/100 port. Also, I have checked the fan thinking it might be a heat problem and it does work.
I am still having the same problem in this config. The odd thing is that is seems to pass packets but I can not ping the switch itself and it shows up red on the management suite.
I am leaning more and more to a "new" faulty switch.
Any advice or ideas to try would be appreciated.
Thank You