Verifying Routing Engine Failure

NOTE: Routing Engine failures can include compact flash failure and hard disk failure. If the Routing Engine has a compact flash failure and hard disk failure at the same time, you will not be able to boot up the Routing Engine.

The following sections describe how to check for the following failure conditions:

NOTE: The M7i and M10i routers by default come with no compact flash.

Steps To Follow

1. Check Core Files If the Routing Engine Reboots
2. Example of Boot Messages If Routing Engine Fails to Boot
3. Check for Compact Flash Media and Hard Disk Failure