Verifying NEM Link Status

This topic explains how to view the status of the links from a Network Express Module (NEM) to all installed blades. Use this information to verify or troubleshoot NEM hot-plug operations.

  1. Log in to the ILOM web interface on the CMM.

  2. From the System Information tab, choose Components.

    The Component Management Information page appears.

  3. Select a NEM in the Component Name column.

    Information, including link status data, appears about the selected NEM.

  4. Verify that all blades have an appropriate status for the operation you are performing.

    Link State

    Description

    Desired State Prior to Hot Remove

    Desired State After Hot Insert

    Connected

    The host OS is currently using the link.

    X

    Not_connected

    The host OS is not using the link.

    X

    Inserting

    NEM is in transition.

    Removing

    NEM is in transition.

    Processing

    Operation underway not initiated by the CMM.

    Not_present

    No link present.

    X

    Attention on

    NEM is faulted.

From the CLI

  1. Log in to the ILOM CLI on the CMM.

  2. Type this command to view the link status for the appropriate NEM:

    show /CH/NEMn