Apply Power
Verify that the host bus adapter is securely installed in the computer.
1.
Verify that correct media is attached.
2.
Observe LEDs for Power On Self Test (POST) results.
3.
View LEDs
An LED is located on the upper rear corner of the board. This LED
indicates 3.3v power.
Green and yellow light emitting diodes (LEDs) can be seen through
openings in the host bus adapter's mounting bracket. These LEDs
indicate the status of the ports according to the following chart.
POST conditions and results are summarized in this table.
Green LED
Yellow LED
State
OFF
OFF
Wake−up Failure (Dead Board). Check the
3.3v led on the HBA (component side) if this
LED is lit, the slot is providing 3.3v power.
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 − 1 Gb Link Rate
ON
Fast Blink (4 Hz)
Normal − 2 Gb Link Rate
Blink (1 Hz)
OFF
Normal − Link Down or Not Yet Started
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