Nortel Networks 8100 User Manual
Using the Passport 8100 Modules
B-4
204515-C
describes the port LEDs.
Passport 8108GBIC Module
The Passport 8108GBIC module has three LEDs to indicate module and system
operating conditions (
operating conditions (
). In addition, each port has two LEDs to indicate
the presence of link and data activity (
shows the locations
of the LEDs.
Table B-2.
Module LEDs on the Passport 8132TX and 8148TX Modules
Label
Color/State
Meaning
Fault
Yellow/Steady
A diagnostics failure or hardware failure has been detected.
Yellow/Blinking
A chassis failure has been detected.
Off
The system is functioning normally.
Master
Green/Steady
This module is properly generating the system clock for the switch.
Yellow/Steady
This module has detected system clock generation failure on its own
circuitry.
circuitry.
Off
This module is not providing the system clock for the switch. You can pull
this module out of the chassis without resetting the switch.
this module out of the chassis without resetting the switch.
Online
Green/Steady
The module is functioning normally and is in switching mode.
Green/Blinking
The module is running diagnostic tests.
Yellow/Steady
The module is not in switching mode.
Software incompatibility exists, or the module cannot communicate with the
master module over the backplane.
Software incompatibility exists, or the module cannot communicate with the
master module over the backplane.
Off
The module is not receiving power or is administratively disabled.
Table B-3.
Port LEDs on the Passport 8132TX and 8148TX Modules
LED
Color/State
Meaning
10/100
(Speed)
(Speed)
Green/Steady
The port is set to operate at 100 Mb/s.
Off
The port is set to operate at 10 Mb/s.
Link/Activity
Off
No link exists, or the port is disabled.
Green/Steady
The link is good.
Green/Blinking
The link is good, and the port is transmitting or receiving traffic.