Nic Teaming Troubleshooting; Nic Teaming Troubleshooting - HP ProLiant 300 Series Administration Manual

Figure 115 NIC Teaming status

NIC teaming troubleshooting

Problems with the NIC teaming feature are diagnosed by the connection icons displayed in the HP
Network Teaming and Configuration dialog box. The following table lists the error icons for
RJ 45 NICs.
Table 17 NIC Teaming Troubleshooting
RJ-45
Active OK—The NIC is operating properly. The driver is installed in the registry and
is loaded. If the NIC is a member of a team, the NIC is active.
Installed inactive—The NIC is installed and is OK, but is not active.
Cable fault—The driver is installed in the registry and is loaded. The broken cable
indicator means that the cable is unplugged, loose, broken, or the switch or hub is
not operating properly. If this icon is displayed, check all network connections and
make sure the hub/switch is working properly. When the connection is restored, this
icon will change.
Inactive cable fault—A cable fault has occurred while the NIC was inactive.
Hardware failure—The driver is installed in the registry and is loaded. The driver
is reporting a hardware problem with the NIC. This indicates a serious problem.
Contact your HP authorized service provider.
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