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10 port Fiber fed switch fail and then ok off for 12 hours

Posted: Wed May 18, 2016 3:19 pm
by tcknudson
I have one location that I have replaced AC switch (WS-12-250-AC) when failed, with a 48 volt supplied unit (WS-12-250-DC) , and then it failed, Replace 48 volt supply to no avail.
One ac and one dc, after leaving each off overnight, they seem to work fine.
Not using any POE ports on either,
Was stormy when each occurred, no water got to switches, no lightning to speak of,
Any clues?

Re: 10 port Fiber fed switch fail and then ok off for 12 hou

Posted: Wed May 18, 2016 3:27 pm
by Dave
what firmware are you using, and what do you mean failed?

Re: 10 port Fiber fed switch fail and then ok off for 12 hou

Posted: Wed May 18, 2016 3:47 pm
by sirhc
Was there rain?

Is the tower grounding system bonded to the Electrical service ground?

Do you have dedicated ground runs to the radios that is shorter path to Earth Ground than the Ethernet Cables.

Here are some good posts on grounding:
viewtopic.php?f=30&t=188
viewtopic.php?f=30&t=1429

Re: 10 port Fiber fed switch fail and then ok off for 12 hou

Posted: Wed May 18, 2016 5:48 pm
by tcknudson
was rain each time but no sign of water in either switch both work fine when returned to my bench.

Re: 10 port Fiber fed switch fail and then ok off for 12 hou

Posted: Wed May 18, 2016 6:04 pm
by sirhc
tcknudson wrote:was rain each time but no sign of water in either switch both work fine when returned to my bench.


Rain causes ground potential shifts

read these 2 posts - THE WHOLE POSTS DO NOT SKIM THEM


viewtopic.php?f=30&t=188
viewtopic.php?f=30&t=1429