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Introduction 1-5
NC7132 LED Indicators
The Compaq NC7132 upgrade module has four diagnostic LED indicators (see Figure 1-3).
LED colors change with different link and activity (transmission/reception) speeds.
Table 1-3
NC7132 Gigabit Upgrade Module LED Indicators
LED Display Description
Amber Link is established to the adapter at 10 Mb/s. The adapter is
receiving power and the cable connection is good.
Green Link is established to the adapter at 100 Mb/s. The adapter is
receiving power and the cable connection is good.
Blue Link is established to the adapter at 1000 Mb/s. The adapter is
receiving power and the cable connection is good.
Link/Speed
Off No network data is being sent or received. The adapter is not
receiving power or the cable connection is faulty.
Amber The adapter is sending or receiving network data at 10 Mb/s
Green The adapter is sending or receiving network data at 100 Mb/s
Blue The adapter is sending or receiving network data at 1000 Mb/s
Activity/Speed
Off The adapter is not sending or receiving network data.
Fiber Upgrade Module LED Indicators
The fiber upgrade modules have two LEDs that indicate port operation, as described below.
Table 1-4
Fiber Upgrade Module LED Operations for NC3133, NC6132, and NC6133
LED Display Description
LNK On -- Green The adapter is receiving power, the connection is good, and the link
to the adapter is established.
Off No link is established. The adapter is not receiving power or the
connection is faulty.
ACT Blinking Green The adapter is sending or receiving network data.
Off No network data is being sent or received. The adapter is not
receiving power or the connection is faulty.
UTP and Fiber Cable Specifications
The NC7132 upgrade module can use existing Category 5 (or better) cable to deliver Gigabit
Ethernet over copper, according to the IEEE 802.3ab specifications. For new installations,
Category 5e cable is recommended.
For more information about cabling, see “UTP Cable Specifications,” and “Fiber Cable
Specifications,” in Appendix C.