Chapter 9
Managing Modules
Table 9-6
LED Type
Status
Speed
Link
Configuring EPLDs
Switches and directors in the Cisco MDS 9000 Family contain several electrically programmable logical
devices (EPLDs) that provide hardware functionalities in all modules. Starting with Cisco MDS
SAN-OS Release 1.2, EPLD image upgrades are periodically provided to include enhanced hardware
functionality or to resolve known issues.
Refer to the Cisco MDS SAN-OS Release Notes to verify if the EPLD has changed for the SAN-OS image
Tip
version being used.
OL-7753-01
Switching Module LEDs
Status
Green
Orange
Red
On
Off
Solid green
Flashing green
Solid yellow
Flashing yellow
Off
Cisco MDS 9000 Fabric Manager Switch Configuration Guide
Configuring EPLDs
Description
All diagnostics pass. The module
is operational (normal
initialization sequence).
The module is booting or
•
running diagnostics (normal
initialization sequence).
•
An over temperature
condition occurred. (A
minor threshold was
exceeded during
environmental monitoring.)
The diagnostic test failed.
•
The module is not
operational because a fault
occurred during the
initialization sequence.
An over temperature
•
condition occurred. (A
major threshold was
exceeded during
environmental monitoring.)
2 Gbps mode.
1 Gbps mode.
Link is up.
Link is up (beacon used to
identify port).
Disabled by software.
Fault is detected.
Link is down.
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