host bus adapter for Windows and Linux installation guide
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Troubleshooting
Introduction
The Power-On Self Test (POST) and the Windows Event Viewer are troubleshooting
utilities you can use for the Host Bus Adapter (HBA). This chapter explains the use of
these utilities in the event of an HBA problem.
POST Conditions and Results
lists the HBA LED states with descriptions of each.The position of the
POST LED indicators is defined in
If the LEDs indicate a failure during POST:
1. Make sure that the HBA is seated firmly in the PCI slot.
2. Verify that the fibre cable connection to the HBA is secure.
Table 4–1: Normal POST LED Indicators
Amber LED (L1)
Green LED (L2)
State
Off
Off
Wake-up failure (dead board)
On
Off
POST failure (dead board)
Slow blink (1 Hz)
Off
Wake-up failure (dead board)
Fast blink (4 Hz)
Off
Failure in POST (dead board)
Flashing (irregular)
Off
POST processing in progress
Off
On
Failure while functioning
On
On
Failure while functioning
Slow blink (1 Hz)
On
Normal—1 Gb link rate
Fast blink (4 Hz)
On
Normal—2 Gb link rate
Off
Blink (1 Hz)
Normal—link down or not yet started