v
Linux
– Red Hat Enterprise Linux Version 7, or later, with current maintenance updates available from Red
Hat.
– Red Hat Enterprise Linux Version 6, or later
– Red Hat Enterprise Linux Version 5.6, or later
– SUSE Linux Enterprise Server Version 12, or later
– SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11, Service Pack 1, or later, with current maintenance updates
available from SUSE.
– Ubuntu Server 14.04.3, or later
– For support details, see the Linux Alert website (www14.software.ibm.com/webapp/set2/sas/f/
lopdiags/info/LinuxAlerts.html).
v
PowerKVM
– IBM PowerKVM 2.1 SP1, or later
Adapter LED
Green and yellow LEDs can be seen through openings in the mounting bracket of the adapter. Green
indicates firmware operation and yellow signifies port activity. Table 10 summarizes the link rate
conditions. There is a 1-second pause when the LED is off between each group of fast flashes (2, 3, or 4).
Observe the LED sequence for several seconds to be sure that you have correctly identified the state.
Table 10. Normal LED states
Green LED
Yellow LED
State
Slow flash
Off
Normal, link inactive or not started
On
2 fast flashes
2 Gbps link rate - normal, link active
On
3 fast flashes
4 Gbps link rate - normal, link active
On
4 fast flashes
8 Gbps link rate - normal, link active
Power-on self test (POST) conditions and results are summarized in Table 11. These states can be used to
identify abnormal states or problems. Follow the action to be taken for each condition.
Table 11. POST conditions and results
Green LED
Yellow LED
State
Action to be taken
Off
Off
Wake-up failure (dead board)
Perform AIX, IBM i, or Linux operating system
diagnostics procedure.
Off
On
POST failure (dead board)
Perform AIX, IBM i, or Linux operating system
diagnostics procedure.
Off
Slow flash
Wake-up failure monitor
Perform AIX, IBM i, or Linux operating system
diagnostics procedure.
Off
Fast flash
POST failure
Perform AIX, IBM i, or Linux operating system
diagnostics procedure.
Off
Flashing
POST processing in progress
None
On
Off
Failure while functioning
Perform AIX, IBM i, or Linux operating system
diagnostics procedure.
On
On
Failure while functioning
Perform AIX, IBM i, or Linux operating system
diagnostics procedure.
Slow flash
Slow flash
Offline for download
None
Slow flash
Fast flash
Restricted offline mode,
waiting for restart
None
Installing and configuring the system
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