2describes the Ethernet port indicators

Chapter 5 Installing the IPS 4270-20

Front and Back Panel Features

Figure 5-8shows the built-in Ethernet port, which has two indicators per port, and the power supply indicators.

Figure 5-8 Ethernet Port Indicators

Activity		Link
indicator		indicator
PCI-E x4		PCI-X 100 MHz
4	3	2	1

PS1

Power supply indicators

Reserved

for

Future Use

CONSOLE	MGMT 0/0
Activity		Link	250085
Activity		Link
indicator		indicator

Table 5-2describes the Ethernet port indicators.

Table 5-2	Ethernet Port Indicators

Indicator		Indicator (Green)	Description

Activity		On or flashing	Network activity
		Off	No network activity

Link		On	Linked to network
		Off	Not linked to network

Table 5-3describes the power supply indicators.

	Table 5-3	Power Supply Indicators

	Fail Indicator 1		Power Indicator 2	Description
	Amber		Green

	Off		Off	No AC power to any power supply

	Flashing		Off	Power supply failure (over current)

	On		Off	No AC power to this power supply

		Cisco Intrusion Prevention System Appliance and Module Installation Guide for IPS 7.1

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IPS4520K9 specifications

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Cisco Systems IPS4520K9 manual 2describes the Ethernet port indicators

Models: IPS4520K9

Figure 5-8shows the built-in Ethernet port, which has two indicators per port, and the power supply indicators.

Figure 5-8 Ethernet Port Indicators

indicator

Table 5-2describes the Ethernet port indicators.

Ethernet Port Indicators

Indicator

Indicator (Green)

Description

Power Indicator 2

Description

Amber

Green

IPS4520K9 specifications