PCI Token Ring Administrator's Guide

Conﬁguring Token Ring

Status Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs)

Chapter 256

NOTE: Only those items with an “X” in the “*” column are possible prior

to conﬁguration.

Off Off The adapter initialization is in progress

or the system is not powered on.

Off Blinking The adapter did not detect any problems

during self-diagnostic tests and is

waiting to open.

NOTE: If this state occurs after the

adapter has been opened, this indicates

that the adapter has been closed via

software control / cable disconnect.

Off On The adapter is open/operating correctly.

X On Off The adapter self-diagnostic tests failed or

there is a problem with the adapter.

Blinking Off The adapter is closed due to an

undetected error. One of the following is

possible:

* The adapter open failed.

* The adapter detected a wire fault.

* The adapter failed auto-removal test.

Blinking On The adapter has detected beaconing or a

hard error.

X On On The adapter has failed before running its

self-diagnostics.

Table 2-2 Status LEDs (Continued)

Amber -

“Error”

Green -

“Link”

Explanation