Is a connected host port's Host Link Status LED off?
Answer
Possible reasons
No
System functioning properly.
Yes
The link is down.
Is a connected port's Expansion Port Status LED off?
Answer
Possible reasons
No
System functioning properly.
Yes
The link is down.
Is a connected port's Network Port Link Status LED off?
Answer
Possible reasons
No
System functioning properly.
Yes
The link is down.
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Troubleshooting
Actions
No action required.
(see
Link LED
note: page 60)
•
Check cable connections and reseat if necessary.
•
Inspect cables for damage.
•
Swap cables to determine if fault is caused by a
defective cable. Replace cable if necessary.
•
Verify that the switch, if any, is operating properly. If
possible, test with another port.
•
Verify that the HBA is fully seated, and that the PCI slot is
powered on and operational.
•
In SMU, review event logs for indicators of a specific
fault in a host data path component.
•
Contact an authorized service provider for assistance.
•
See
Isolating a host-side connection fault
Actions
No action required.
•
Check cable connections and reseat if necessary.
•
Inspect cable for damage.
•
Swap cables to determine if fault is caused by a
defective cable. Replace cable if necessary.
•
In SMU, review event logs for indicators of a specific
fault in a host data path component.
•
Contact an authorized service provider for assistance.
•
See
Isolating a controller module expansion port
connection fault
on page 53.
Actions
No action required.
Use standard networking troubleshooting procedures to
isolate faults on the network.
on page 52.