Apply Power
Verify that the host adapter is securely installed in the computer.
1.
Verify that correct media is attached.
2.
Plug in and turn on the computer.
3.
Observe LEDs for Power On Self Test (POST) results.
4.
View LEDs
Green and yellow display lights (LEDs) can be seen through openings in the host
adapter's mounting bracket. Green indicates power and yellow signifies port
activity. A third LED is present on LP8000 models with embedded optical
interfaces, and indicates that light is being received by the port.
POST conditions and results are summarized in this table.
Green
LED
Yellow
LED
State
OFF
OFF
Wake−up failure (dead board)
OFF
ON
POST failure (dead board)
OFF
Slow blink (1 Hz)
Wake−up failure (dead board)
OFF
Fast blink (4 Hz)
Failure in POST (dead board)
OFF
Flashing (irregular)
POST processing in progress
ON
OFF
Failure while functioning
ON
ON
Failure while functioning
ON
Slow blink (1 Hz)
Normal − link up
ON
Fast blink (4 Hz)
Normal − Updating firmware or driver initializing
Blink
OFF
Normal − link down or not yet started
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