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v Linux
– Red Hat Enterprise Linux Version 7, or later, with current maintenance updates available from Red
Hat.
– Red Hat Enterprise Linux Version 6, or later
– Red Hat Enterprise Linux Version 5.6, or later
– SUSE Linux Enterprise Server Version 12, or later
– SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11, Service Pack 1, or later, with current maintenance updates
available from SUSE.
– Ubuntu Server 14.04.3, or later
– For support details, see the Linux Alert website (www14.software.ibm.com/webapp/set2/sas/f/
lopdiags/info/LinuxAlerts.html).
v PowerKVM
– IBM PowerKVM 2.1 SP1, or later
Adapter LED
Green and yellow LEDs can be seen through openings in the mounting bracket of the adapter. Green
indicates firmware operation and yellow signifies port activity. Table 10 summarizes the link rate
conditions. There is a 1-second pause when the LED is off between each group of fast flashes (2, 3, or 4).
Observe the LED sequence for several seconds to be sure that you have correctly identified the state.
Table 10. Normal LED states
Green LED
Slow flash
On
On
On
Power-on self test (POST) conditions and results are summarized in Table 11. These states can be used to
identify abnormal states or problems. Follow the action to be taken for each condition.
Table 11. POST conditions and results
Green LED
Yellow LED
Off
Off
Off
On
Off
Slow flash
Off
Fast flash
Off
Flashing
On
Off
On
On
Slow flash
Slow flash
Slow flash
Fast flash
Yellow LED
Off
2 fast flashes
3 fast flashes
4 fast flashes
State
Wake-up failure (dead board)
POST failure (dead board)
Wake-up failure monitor
POST failure
POST processing in progress
Failure while functioning
Failure while functioning
Offline for download
Restricted offline mode,
waiting for restart
State
Normal, link inactive or not started
2 Gbps link rate - normal, link active
4 Gbps link rate - normal, link active
8 Gbps link rate - normal, link active
Action to be taken
Perform AIX, IBM i, or Linux operating system
diagnostics procedure.
Perform AIX, IBM i, or Linux operating system
diagnostics procedure.
Perform AIX, IBM i, or Linux operating system
diagnostics procedure.
Perform AIX, IBM i, or Linux operating system
diagnostics procedure.
None
Perform AIX, IBM i, or Linux operating system
diagnostics procedure.
Perform AIX, IBM i, or Linux operating system
diagnostics procedure.
None
None
Installing and configuring the system
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