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Switch Characteristics

Port Side

Externally accessible ports and LEDs are on the port side of the switch. The port side faces out when the switch is inserted into a . Figure 1-1details the switch’s port side. For a complete description of the locations and interpretations of these LEDs, see “Interpreting LED Activity” on page 4-4.

The insertion arm is located just above the port side of the SilkWorm 4016 and ends with a plastic handle, accessible at the front of the port side of the switch. This arm is used to remove and insert the unit as described in “Inserting a SilkWorm 4016 into the Chassis” on page 2-2.

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Figure 1-1Port Side of the SilkWorm 4016

1Ethernet port

2Power and status LEDs

3Top of SilkWorm 4016

4Insertion arm latch

5Autosensing ports

The nonport (switch status) LEDs, shown as item 2 of Figure 1-1, display switch-level information as shown in Figure 1-2.

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Figure 1-2Nonport LEDs

1Module controller status

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3Power and module status

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SilkWorm 4016 Hardware Reference Manual

Publication Number: 53-1000175-01

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Brocade Communications Systems 4016 manual 1Port Side of the SilkWorm