Procedure: Finding The Status Of The Ethernet Connections; Control Enclosure Battery Leds - IBM Storwize V7000 Maintenance Manual

Procedure: Finding the status of the Ethernet connections

This procedure explains how to find the status of the Ethernet connections when
you cannot connect.
Ensure that the software is active on the node before you begin this procedure. Go
to "Procedure: Understanding the system status using the LEDs" on page 49.
Ethernet port 1 must be connected to an active port on your Ethernet network.
Determine the state of the Ethernet LEDs by using one of the following methods:
v Use the USB key to obtain the most comprehensive information for the node
v Examine the LEDs of the Ethernet ports. For the status of the LEDs, go to
If your link is not connected, perform the following actions to check the port status
each time until it is corrected or connected:
1. Verify that each end of the cable is securely connected.
2. Verify that the port on the Ethernet switch or hub is configured correctly.
3. Connect the cable to a different port on your Ethernet network.
4. If the status is obtained using the USB key, review all the node errors that are
5. Replace the Ethernet cable.
6. For the 10 Gbps Ethernet port, replace the small form-factor pluggable (SFP)
7. Follow the hardware replacement procedure for a node canister. See "Replacing
Table 21. Control enclosure battery LEDs (continued)
Battery Good Battery Fault
+ - + -
Off Flashing
Flashing Flashing
status. Go to "Procedure: Getting node canister and system information using a
USB key" on page 49.
The status, speed, and MAC address are returned for each port. Information is
returned that identifies whether the node is the configuration node and if any
node errors were reported.
"Ethernet ports and indicators" on page 11.
The activity LED flashes when there is activity on the connection. The link state
LED must be permanently on. If it is off, the link is not connected.
reported.
transceiver. See "Replacing an SFP transceiver" on page 83.
a node canister" on page 79.
Description
Recoverable battery fault.
The battery cannot be used
because the firmware for the
power supply unit is being
downloaded.
Action
None
None
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