
What Is the FEIP?
Note Each FEIP is a fixed configuration; therefore, individual port adapters are not available as spare parts and are not
Caution To prevent system problems, we recommend that you not attempt to remove an FEIP port adapter and replace it with another, nor attempt to mix
Note Each of the two
Caution To prevent system problems, do not simultaneously connect cables to the
FEIP LEDs
The FEIP contains the enabled LED and a bank of three status LEDs for each of the two port adapters (located between the two receptacles on each port adapter). After system initialization, the enabled LED goes on to indicate that the FEIP has been enabled for operation. (The LEDs are shown in Figure 9.)
Figure 9 LEDs on an FEIP Port Adapter (Partial Faceplate View)
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The following conditions must be met before the enabled LED goes on:
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The FEIP is correctly connected and receiving power
The FEIP card contains a valid microcode version that has been downloaded successfully
The bus recognizes the FEIP.
If any of these conditions is not met, or if the initialization fails for other reasons, the enabled LED does not go on.
16Fast Ethernet Interface Processor (FEIP) Installation and Configuration