To Install the Ethernet Cables
To Install the Ethernet Cables
Use high-quality Ethernet cable, category 5e or category 6, that adheres to the specifications in
the following table.
Ethernet Cable
Maximum Length
Connector
Cat5e UTP
100 meters
8P8C
Cat6 UTP
100 meters
8P8C
1.
Connect the Ethernet cable to RJ-45 connectors on the HBA.
2.
Connect the other end of the cable to the Ethernet device.
After the Ethernet cable is connected to the HBA, you are ready to apply power to the system.
If power is already applied to the system, proceed to
“Configuring the HBA for Hot-Plug
.
To Apply Power
1.
Verify that the HBA is securely installed in the system.
2.
Verify that the correct fiber-optic cable is attached.
3.
Verify that the correct Ethernet cable is attached.
4.
Refer to your system installation or service manual to determine how to power
on the system server module (blade).
5.
Observe the light-emitting diode (LED) status for the power-on self-test (POST)
results as shown in the following table.
The following table summarizes LED indicator combinations. Each FC port has a
corresponding set of LEDs that provide a visual indication of the operating state.
Green LED
Yellow LED
State
On
2 fast blinks
2-Gb link rate - Normal operating state, link up
On
3 fast blinks
4-Gb link rate - Normal operating state, link up
On
4 fast blinks
8-Gb link rate - Normal operating state, link up
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