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

Toggles the UID LED on or off.

  • Solid blue = Activated

  • Off = Deactivated

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

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.