64 Brocade FastIron X Series Chassis Hardware Installation Guide
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Verifying proper operation
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Observing the LEDs
After the FastIron X Series chassis device powers on, you can observe its LEDs to verify that it
initialized successfully. Table 17 outlines the LEDs, the desired state of each LED, possible
abnormal states of each LED, and what to do if an LED indicates an abnormal state.
TABLE 17 Desired and abnormal LED states after system power on
LED Desired State Meaning Abnormal
State
Meaning or Action
Management Module
Active On The module is functioning
as the active management
module.
Off Neither of the management
module or modules are
managing the switch fabric and
interface modules.
A problem could have occurred
during initialization. Check your
attached PC or terminal for
possible error messages.
Pwr On The module is receiving
power.
Off The module is not receiving
power. You can do the following:
• Make certain that the
module is installed
properly. For more
information, refer to
“Installing the
management and interface
modules” on page 51.
• If using AC power supplies,
refer to the entry for the AC
power supply LED in this
table for more information.
10/100/10
00 Ethernet
Port
On – Green A link is established with
the remote port.
Off A link is not established with the
remote port. You can do the
following:
• Verify that the connection
to the other device has
been properly made. Also,
make certain that the other
device is powered on and
operating correctly.
• Try using a different cable.
10/100/10
00 Ethernet
Port
On or blinking –
Yellow
The port is transmitting
and receiving packets.
Off for an
extended
period
The port is not transmitting or
receiving packets.
You can check the other
10/100/1000 Ethernet port
LED to make sure a link is
established with the remote
port. If not, take the actions
described in the Meaning or
Action column for the other
10/100/1000 Ethernet port
LED.
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