1 Gbps Ethernet host interface adapter ports and indicators
Optional 1 Gbps Ethernet host interface adapters can be added to Storwize® V3700 systems.
The optional 1 Gbps iSCSI 4-port host interface adapter can be installed in a Storwize V3700 node canister. 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 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.
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. |