FastIron GS Compact Layer 2 Switch Hardware Installation Guide
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Observing the Power Status LEDs

Table 3.2 lists the LEDs on the front panel of the FastIron GS that show power status. The power supplies
themselves do not have LEDs.
The software regularly polls the hardware for power status information. You can display the status information
from any management session using the CLI command show chassis. In addition, the software automatically
generates a Syslog message and SNMP trap if a status change occurs.
Attaching a PC or Terminal
To assign an IP address, you must have access to the Command Line Interface (CLI). The CLI is a text-based
interface that can be accessed through a direct serial connection to the device and through Telnet connections.
You need to assign an IP address using the CLI. You can access the CLI by attaching a serial cable to the
Console port. After you assign an IP address, you can access the system through Telnet, the Web management
interface, or IronView Network Manager.
To attach a management station using the serial port:
1. Connect a PC or terminal to the serial port of the system using a straight-through cable. The serial port has a
male DB-9 connector.
NOTE: You need to run a terminal emulation program on the PC.
2. Open the terminal emulation program and set the session parameters as follows:
• Baud: 9600 bps
• Data bits: 8
• Parity: None
• Stop bits: 1
Table 3.2: LEDs for Power
LED Position State Meaning
Pwr (Power) Right-most LED
beneath the
Console port
On The device is powered on and has enough
power to operate.
Off The device is not powered on, or has
been powered on but does not have
sufficient power to operate.
PS1 Left-most LED
beneath the
Console port
On Power supply 1 is installed and is
functioning normally. Power supply 1 is
located in the right-hand bay (when you
are facing the rear of the device).
Off Power supply 1 is not installed or is not
providing power.
PS2 Middle LED
beneath the
Console port
On Power supply 2 is installed and is
functioning normally. Power supply 2 is
located in the left-hand bay (when you are
facing the rear of the device).
Off Power supply 2 is not installed or is not
providing power.