Connection State
QSFP Upper green LED
QSFP Lower green LED
Ethernet Link - No Traffic
Green
Green
Ethernet - Traffic
Green
Blink
NOTE:
The LED blink speed varies according to the traffic bandwidth.
Figure 4. Ethernet port indicator codes
1. Speed indicator
2. Link and activity indicator
Table 2. Ethernet port indicator codes
Convention
Status
Condition
A
Link and activity indicators are off
The NIC is not connected to the network.
B
Link indicator is green
The NIC is connected to a valid network at its maximum port speed.
C
Link indicator is amber
The NIC is connected to a valid network at less than its maximum port speed.
D
Activity indicator is flashing green
Network data is being sent or received.
Locating the Express Service Code and Service
Tag
The unique Express Service Code and Service Tag is used to identify the system.
The information tag is located on the rear of the system that includes system information such as Service Tag, Express Service Code,
Manufacture date, NIC, MAC address, QRL label, and so on. If you have opted for the secure default access to iDRAC, the Information tag
also contains the iDRAC secure default password. If you have opted for iDRAC Quick Sync 2, the Information tag also contains the
OpenManage Mobile (OMM) label, where administrators can configure, monitor, and troubleshoot the PowerEdge servers.
Figure 5. Locating the Service Tag of your system
1. Information tag (top view)
2. Express Service Tag label
3. Network MAC address information label
4. iDRAC MAC address information label
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