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Gb Pass-through Module Link Negotiations
A Gb Pass-through module external port negotiates a link with an external device whether a server
module is installed or not. This is because the Gb pass-though module uses the SerDes interface
for internal connectivity to the server modules. The following items describe normal behavior of
the Gb pass-though module when a cable is connected from an external port on the module to an
external switch.
• A link is displayed at the external switch and at the Gb Pass-through module if a server
module is installed or a Gb Ethernet daughter card is installed in the server module.
• A link is displayed at the external switch, but not at the Gb Pass-through module if a server
module is not installed or a Gb Ethernet daughter card is not installed in the server module.
• A Gb Pass-through module installed in I/O bay 1 or 2 will show a link at the external switch if
no server module is installed.
• A Gb Pass-through module installed in I/O bay 3 or 4 will show a link if no Gb Ethernet
daughter card is installed in the server module.
Enabling PXE on a Gb Ethernet Daughter Card
To enable PXE on a server module’s Gb-Ethernet daughter card, locate the Intel
IBAUtil
utility
(version 3.04.04.00 or later). This utility is available as part of the DOS utilities for network
adapters available at
support.dell.com
. Follow the directions provided in the utility package to
enable PXE.
Baseboard Management Controller
This section provides updated information regarding the BMC. For detailed information regarding
the BMC, see the
Dell OpenManage Baseboard Management Controller User’s Guide
and the
Dell
PowerConnect 5316M CLI Reference Guide.
Status indicator Off Module is operating correctly.
Green blinking Module has an error or is not configured correctly. Ensure
that the connection between the external switch and the
module is properly configured.
Table 1-3. Gb Pass-through Module Indicators (continued)
Indicator Type Activity
Indicator
Indicator Code
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