1 Gbps Ethernet host interface adapter ports and indicators

Optional 1 Gbps Ethernet host interface adapters can be added to Lenovo Storage V series systems.

The optional 1 Gbps iSCSI 4-port host interface adapter can be installed in the node canister of any Lenovo Storage V series system. The host interface adapter is used for iSCSI connections to host systems. The ports cannot be used for system management.

1 Gbps Ethernet host interface adapter ports

The adapter has four RJ45 ports for connection to an Ethernet network using Cat 5 or Cat 6 cables. The ports (1) are named Ethernet ports 3 to 6, from left to right.


1 Gbps Ethernet ports and LEDs

1 Gbps Ethernet host interface adapter indicators

Each Ethernet port has two green LED indicators. The link speed LED (2) is on the left and the activity LED (3) is on the right.

Table 1. 1 Gbps Ethernet host interface adapter LED activity.

LED Symbol Color State Meaning
2 Link speed None Green OFF No link connection or link connected at less than 1Gbps.
ON There is a 1Gbps link connection to a remote device.
3 Activity None Green OFF No activity.
FLASHING Activity on link.