10-13-2022 07:40 AM
Hello,
I'm not sure I need to get TAC support for this or get some advice from here, professionals.
Please look at my issue, and provide your precious comments for me.
- Switch : C9200L-48P-4G-E (PoE switch)
- AP: Aironet 2802E-K9 (WLC: 8.3.140)
My switch provides full power to AP, but AP gets only medium power when I checked from Wireless Controller.
So I thought maybe cable is faulty, so I tried cable test with tdr, and got this result:
When I tried other interface port, I got same cable test result.
Why is this happening? My switch has an error?
Thank you for your comments.
10-13-2022 09:03 AM
how long you waited to get output of TDR after initiating it? in power inline command, it should display AP model under device column, and class. seems like PoE class negotiation not happened correctly when you using commands. (normally it takes minute or two to do negotiate and agree power classes).
10-13-2022 12:07 PM
10-13-2022 10:03 AM
C9000#show power inline gigabitEthernet 1/0/21 detail
please share output here
10-13-2022 12:03 PM
10-13-2022 12:12 PM - edited 10-13-2022 12:23 PM
Inline Power Mode: static <<- why you config static power inline ??
if you decide to make mode AUTO try in one port if success then apply to all other port.
good luck friend.
10-13-2022 12:52 PM
I wouldn't depend much on switch tdr to test the cable, get a proper cable testing tool like Fluke.
I would start by just bouncing the port and enable terminal monitor from switch side to make sure that the POE negotiation is happening correclty. It would be really great if you can console to the AP same time as well. I would also check the POE budget on the switch as to what's used and remaining to make sure that it's not oversubscribed. Make sure that you have CDP or LLDP enabled on the AP connecting ports.
From AP side I would start by disabling the USB port in the AP, however I am not sure that the code you are running supports it.
Choose Wireless > Access Points > All APs > access point name > Advanced tab to open the Advanced page.
If the WLC is under valid support contract, I would open a TAC case to check whether the WLC having a bug. It could be a cosmetic error from WLC side where it is displaying incorrect info.
However 8.3 code is EOL and no longer under support. It is highly recommended that you follow TAC recommendations when it comes to the code. Upgrade only after confirming that AP compatibility with new code. If you have other integrations check the compatibilty for that as well (ISE, PI etc)
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10-13-2022 02:54 PM
@eeebbunee wrote:
%CDP-4-DUPLEX_MISMATCH: duplex mismatch discovered on GigabitEthernet1/0/21 (not half duplex), with AP_13 GigabitEthernet0 (half duplex).
That is a very well-known issue with early firmware for APs on Cheetah OS (non-classic IOS).
The fix is to upgrade the firmware of the controller.
10-14-2022 07:29 AM
Regarding switch TDR results: You haven't mentioned what IOS you're using but you should make sure it's up to date.
We've got a TAC case open for similar issue with (amongst other things) completely random TDR test results on 9300 which has been running for months now. BU and TAC are still struggling with it. Short answer - like @Leo Laohoo said you must not rely on the switch port TDR test. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't, even with the same device and cable connected. And the results can look different every time you run it.
10-14-2022 07:44 AM
It is disappointing that unreliable tdr test result..
Thank you very much for your comment!
10-14-2022 07:50 AM
friend when you config mode static this meaning the SW will supply full power to PoE device whatever it class
so you need to change to auto.
""Use "power inline static” interface level configuration to give the maximum power to the PD irrespective of its class, PD architecture and the negotiation protocol in use. Use this step when maximum power needed by PD is not known.""
https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/support/docs/switches/catalyst-9200-series-switches/215636-troubleshooting-power-over-ethernet-poe.html
10-14-2022 08:10 AM
Hello,
I changed to providing auto back. I need to consider WLC upgrade.
Thank you for your comment!
10-14-2022 05:03 PM - edited 10-14-2022 05:03 PM
TDR on IOS-XE on 16.X.X and 17.X.X is unreliable due to on-going bugs. The processes would crash and take everything with it. TDR output might look "ok" but it is not.
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