Users Guide

1–Functionality and Features
Network Link and Activity Indication
Doc No. BC0054508-00 Rev. R
January 21, 2021 Page 7 Copyright © 2021 Marvell
Network Link and Activity Indication
For copper-wire Ethernet connections, the state of the network link and activity is
indicated by the LEDs on the RJ45 connector, as described in Tabl e 1-1 .
For fiber optic Ethernet connections and SFP+, the state of the network link and
activity is indicated by a single LED located adjacent to the port connector, as
described in Table 1-2.
QLogic Control Suite also provides information about the status of the network link
and activity.
Table 1-1. Network Link and Activity Indicated by the RJ45 Port LEDs
Port LED LED Appearance Network State
Link LED
Off No link (cable disconnected)
Continuously illuminated Link
Activity LED
Off No network activity
Blinking Network activity
Table 1-2. Network Link and Activity Indicated by the Port LED
LED Appearance Network State
Off No link (cable disconnected)
Continuously illuminated Link
Blinking Network activity