IBM 8236-E8C Manual page 169

Figure 43. Adapter
Adapter LED states
The LEDs on the adapter provide information about the operation status of the adapter. The LEDs are
visible through the mounting bracket. Figure 43 shows the location of the LEDs. Table 41 describes the
different LED states and what those states indicate.
Table 41. Adapter LEDs and descriptions
LED
Speed
Activity/link
Operating system or partition requirements
This adapter is supported for the following versions of operating systems:
v AIX
– AIX Version 7.1 with the 7100-01 Technology Level and Service Pack 4, or later.
– AIX Version 7.1 with the 7100-00 Technology Level and Service Pack 6, or later.
– AIX Version 6.1 with the 6100-07 Technology Level, and Service Pack 4, or later.
– AIX Version 6.1 with the 6100-06 Technology Level, and Service Pack 8, or later.
– AIX Version 5.3 with the 5300-12 Technology Level and Service Pack 6, or later.
v Linux
– Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6.2, or later.
– Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.8, or later.
Light
Yellow
Green
Green flashing
Off
Description
10 Mbps or 100 Mbps
1000 Mbps or 1 Gbps
Active link or data activity
No link
The absence of a link can indicate a defective cable,
defective connector, or a configuration mismatch.
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