AB291A Fabric Clustering System Support Guide (12-port Switch), April 2004

Table Of Contents
Chapter 6
Monitoring and Troubleshooting
Diagnosing Problems
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Diagnosing Problems
This section provides useful guidelines to determine which component within your HP Fabric Clustering
System is at fault. Follow the LED descriptions to determine the faulty component, and then proceed to the
appropriate component troubleshooting section.
The power supply, system, and fan LEDs are located on the front of the HP Fabric Clustering System Switch.
The back contains Fabric Cluster Connection LEDs, Ethernet Management Port LEDs, and a duplicate of the
System Status LED.
“LED Color, Behavior, and Meaning”
“Determining Whether the HCA or Cable is Faulty”
“Determining if the Switch is Faulty”
“Next Steps”
LED Color, Behavior, and Meaning
Figure 6-1 Switch LED Locations
The following sections explain the possible colors and the corresponding meaning of the various LEDs on the
Fabric HCA and switches.
HP Fabric Clustering System
Ethernet
Management
Port
System Status LEDs
System Status LED
Fan Status LED
Power Supply 2 LED Power Supply 1 LED
Power Plug powers Power Supply 1
Power Plug powers Power Supply 2
Switch Cluster Connection LEDs