Network Processing Card (NPC)
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• PA-7050 Modules and Interface Card Overview
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NPC Component Descriptions
Figure 7 shows the Network Processing Card (NPC) and Table 8 describes the NPC components.
Figure 7. Network Processing Card (NPC)
Interpreting the NPC LEDs
Figure 8 shows the LED dashboard that is located on the Network Processing Card (NPC). Table 9
describes the LED functions and states for the LED dashboard, Table 10 describes the Ethernet and SFP
LEDs, and Table 11 describes the SFP+ LEDs.
Figure 8. NPC LEDs
Table 8. Network Processing Card (NPC) Features
Item
Description
1.
Ethernet ports
12 RJ-45 10/100/1000 ports for network traffic.
2.
SFP ports
Eight Small Form-Factor Pluggable (SFP) ports for network traffic.
3.
SFP+ ports
Four SFP+ ports for network traffic.
4.
LED dashboard
Four LEDs indicating NPC status. For details on the LEDs, see
“Interpreting the NPC LEDs” on page 18.
5.
NPC release hardware
Levers, screws, and lever release latches used to install/remove the NPC
card. The lever release latches on each side slides upward to release the
levers. The left release latch also has a micro-switch that will power off the
card as soon as it is moved upward to unlock the lever. Only move this
latch if you intend to remove the card.
PA-7000-20G-NPC
1 3 5 7 9 11
2 4 6 8 10
12
14 16 18 20
22
24
13 15 17
19
21
23
PWR
STS
ALM
TMP
1
2
3
4
5
Lever Release Latch
Lever Release Latch
Table 9. Functions and States of the NPC LED Dashboard
LED
State
Description
PWR
Green
Card is powered.
Off
Power is off.
STS
(STATUS)
Green
Card is operating normally.
Yellow
Card is booting up.
PWR
STS
TMP
ALM
