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Fan power control indicators, controls, and connectors

The fan power control has LEDs, controls, and connectors that you can use to obtain status information and restart the fan power control.

Figure 1. Fan power control with call outs for the LEDs, controls, and connectors
Graphic of the fan power control with call outs for the LEDs, controls, and connectors.
The fan power control has the following LEDs, controls, and connectors:
Power-on LED
When this LED is lit (green), it indicates that the fan power control has power.
Heartbeat LED
When this LED is lit (green), it indicates that the fan power control is actively controlling the chassis.
Locator LED
When this LED is lit (blue), it indicates the chassis location in a rack.
Check log LED
When this LED is lit (yellow), it indicates that a system error has occurred. Check the event log for additional information.
Reset button
Press the button for 1 to 4 seconds, FPC reboots. Press over 4 seconds, FPC reboots and loads to the default settings.
Ethernet port activity (RJ-45) LED
When this LED is flashing (green), it indicates that there is activity through the remote management and console (Ethernet) port over the management network.
Ethernet port link (RJ-45) LED
When this LED is lit (green), it indicates that there is an active connection through the remote management and console (Ethernet) port to the management network.
Remote management and console (Ethernet) connector
The remote management and console connector (RJ-45) is the management network connector for all chassis components. This 10/100 base T Ethernet connector is usually connected to the management network through a top-of-rack switch.