HPE Synergy Frame Link Module components and LEDs

Frame link module components
Item Description Function

1

MGMT port activity LED

Reports MGMT port activity:

  • Flashing green = Activity on the MGMT port

  • Off = No activity on the MGMT port

2

MGMT port

A 10GBASE-T RJ45 connector that provides the following functions:

  • Provides a management uplink to the management network.

  • Automatically negotiates speed to 10GbE or 1GbE based on the connection.

  • Provides a data connection to the data network when an Image Streamer management appliance is installed in the frame.

3

MGMT port connectivity LED

Reports MGMT port connectivity:

  • Solid green = MGMT port is connected.

  • Off = MGMT port is not connected.

4

Health LED

Provides the health status of the frame link module.

  • Solid green = Normal operation
  • Flashing amber = Warning
  • Flashing red = Critical error

    If the Health LED indicates a warning or a critical error, connect to HPE OneView or to the HPE Synergy Console for more information and troubleshooting assistance.

5

UID button / LED

Toggles the UID LED on or off.

  • Solid blue = Activated

  • Off = Deactivated

  • Flashing blue = Firmware upgrade is in progress on the frame link module.

When turned on, the frame UID LED on the front panel also turns on. This allows identification of the frame from the front or rear.

Do not remove either frame link module while the UID LED is flashing.

6

USB port

Allows connection to the frame using a supported USB device. Devices include a keyboard or mouse for connecting to the HPE Synergy Console. To connect multiple devices, a USB hub (not included) is required.

Used for performing a USB recovery frame link module firmware update.

7

LINK port activity LED

Reports LINK port activity:

  • Flashing green = Activity on the LINK port

  • Off = No activity on the LINK port

8

LINK port

A 10GBASE-T RJ45 connector that provides two functions:

  • Provides high-availability management network connectivity between:

    • LINK ports on two frame link modules in the same frame for a single frame configuration.

    • Frame link modules in different frames as part of a management network ring in a multiframe configuration.

  • Provides management ring (frame link topology) connectivity for automatic frame discovery by HPE OneView.

9

LINK port connectivity LED

Reports LINK port connectivity:

  • Solid green = LINK port is connected.

  • Off = LINK port is not connected.

10

Monitor port

Allows connection to the frame using a monitor device or an active monitor port adapter.