Nortel BCM50 GATM4 module will not enable 2

[toddx4]

I am trying to install a new GATM4 module into my BCM50, in an expansion cabinet. I left all dip switch settings at factory default, as required and have plugged the lines in. The module will not enable. It constantly says "enabling;" the first port says unequipped and the last 3 ports are disabled by user.

I have lights on the GATM (pwr is green, the other with the Nortel logo is flahing red).

Any ideas on how to get this enabled?? Thank you.

 

[telcodog]

You didn't specify, so can we assume that you have an expansion cabinet license?

 

[toddx4]

Sorry, yes I do have the exp port key code activated.

 

[telcodog]

That flashing red means it's not getting the download. Recheck those dip switch settings and if they're correct, try a different module or just plug the cabinet into the second expansion connector and see if it will download that way. If all else fails, a hard reboot with everything connected might do the trick.

 

[toddx4]

The switch settings look good. I tried the different expansion connector and the light turned green. Rebooted and it is enabling now. All lines have changed to "unequipped." I'll let you know how that goes. I still don't have a link light on the BCM.

Another quick one for you. Does it matter which port on the cabinet it is plugged into? I am in the "+" right now but I was in the other before (witht the 3 terminals).

Thanks for the help.

 

[telcodog]

It doesn't matter which expansion port you plug it into for it to work but it will determine the trunk numbers.

Expansion port 1 would give you trunk numbers 65 to 68 with that module. You should be plugged into the third connector from the left for exp 1 and the 4th one for exp 2.

 

[snowman50]

If you only have 1 expansion keycode licence the BCM only releases the 3rd lan port.. bus 5-6
If you have 2 expansion keycode licence the BCM releases the 3rd and 4th lan ports.. bus 7-8.

 

[toddx4]

It's finally good!! I plugged back into the 3rd port, reseated the module (again) and rebooted (again). It liked all of that and is ready for use.

Thanks again.