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8G Fibre Channel Port LEDs
Each controller module houses Fibre channel host ports. Each of these ports has two
LEDs for displaying the operating status.
Name
Status
Description
1. Link / Active
On
Off
Indicates an established link.
A link is broken.
2. Speed
Green
Indicates an 8Gb connection.
Amber
Indicates a 4Gb connection.
Off
Indicates a 2Gb or no connection.
For systems that come with 8Gb Fibre channel host ports. They deliver fast I/O
performance for Storage Area Network (SAN) applications. Optical cables can be
used over distances and have been shown to be more reliable. Due to the demands
of high transfer rates, optical cables are preferred for 8 / 4Gb fiber connectivity.
Optical cables are not susceptible to EMI.
