NIC Indicator Codes

Figure 1-4. NIC Indicators

1

2

1 link indicator

2 activity indicator

 

 

Indicator

Indicator Code

 

 

Link and activity

The NIC is not connected to the network.

indicators are off

 

Link indicator is green

The NIC is connected to a valid network link

 

at 1000 Mbps.

Link indicator is amber

The NIC is connected to a valid network link

 

at 10/100 Mbps.

Activity indicator is green

Network data is being sent or received.

 

 

NVRAM Card Indicator Codes

The NVRAM Card has a surface-mounted LED indicator as well as two LED indicators on the metal bracket to indicate the status.

NOTE: Ensure that all the LED indicators are off before you remove the NVRAM card.

Table 1-1 describes LED indicators behavior during normal powered operation of the NVRAM card and Table 1-2 describes LED indicators behavior in the event of power loss.

Table 1-1. LED States during Normal Powered Operation of NVRAM Card

Green Indicator

Amber Indicator

Description

 

 

 

Steady

Steady

Firmware is booting.

NOTE: The LEDs remain in this state during the data restoration process

Steady

Blinking

Supercapacitors are charging.

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