Hardware Reference Manual

Brocade 6505 Hardware Reference Manual 21
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POST and boot specifications
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Table 2 describes the LEDs on the nonport side of the switch.
POST and boot specifications
When the switch is turned on or rebooted, the switch performs power-on self-test (POST). Total boot
time with POST can be several minutes. POST can be omitted after subsequent reboots by using
the fastboot command or entering the diagDisablePost command to persistently disable POST.
For more information about these commands, refer to the Fabric OS Command Reference Manual.
Optical media
port status
(one bicolor
LED for each
FC port)
Off No light or signal carrier on the
media interface.
Verify that the transceiver is installed
correctly and that the cable is
connected correctly.
Steady amber Receiving light or carrier, but not
online.
No action required.
Slow blinking amber
(2 sec)
Disabled (by diagnostics or by
portDisable command).
Verify that the diagnostic tests are not
being run. Re-enable the port using the
portEnable command.
Fast blinking amber
(1/2 sec)
Port failure. Check the management interface and
the error log for details on the cause of
the failure. Contact Technical Support
if necessary.
Steady green Online. No action required.
Slow blinking green
(2 sec)
Online but segmented (loopback
cable or incompatible switch).
No action required.
Fast blinking green
(1/2 sec)
Internal loopback (diagnostic). No action required.
Flickering green Online, frames flowing through
port.
No action required.
TABLE 2 Nonport side LED patterns during normal operation
LED name LED color Status of hardware Recommended action
Power supply
and fan
assembly
status (green)
No light Power supply and fan assembly
is not receiving power or is off.
Verify the power supply and fan
assembly is on and seated and the
power cord is connected to a
functioning power source.
Steady green Power supply and fan assembly
is operating normally.
No action required.
Flashing green Power supply and fan assembly
is faulty.
Note: When the switch is first
powered on the power supply
and fan assembly status LED will
show flashing green until POST
has completed.
Check the power cable connection.
Verify that the power supply and fan
assembly is powered on.
Replace the power supply and fan
assembly FRU.
TABLE 1 Port side LED patterns during normal operation (Continued)
LED name LED color Status of hardware Recommended action