This procedure explains how to find the status of the Ethernet
connections when you cannot connect.
Ethernet port 1 must be connected to an active
port on your Ethernet network. Determine the state of the Ethernet
LEDs by using the following methods:
- If the node software is active on the node, use the USB flash drive to obtain the most comprehensive information for the node status. The status, speed, and MAC address are returned for
each port. Information is returned that identifies whether the node
is the configuration node and whether any node errors were reported.
- Examine the LEDs of the Ethernet ports.
If your link is not connected, complete
the following actions to check the port status each time until it
is corrected or connected.
- Verify that each end of the cable is securely connected.
- Verify that the port on the Ethernet switch or hub is configured
correctly.
- Connect the cable to a different port on your Ethernet
network.
- If the status is obtained using the USB flash drive, review all the node errors that are reported.
- Replace the Ethernet cable.
- If replacing the Ethernet
cable does not fix the problem, contact IBM support.