Use this procedure to enable attention LED. This task helps you complete the required configuration, verification, or management action in Cisco Optical Site Manager.
The Attention LED feature helps field engineers identify specific devices—ports, line cards, chassis, or controller cards, within a network installation. Use it during maintenance or troubleshooting.
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Release Information |
Description |
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Enable Attention LED on Demand |
Cisco IOS XR Release 24.1.1 |
You can now turn on the Attention LED by selecting true from the Attention Led for drop-down list in the Provisioning tab. The Attention LED is available for specific ports, chassis, line cards, and controller cards. Once turned on, it will help field engineers quickly identify the relevant device at the installation location for maintenance or troubleshooting. |
The attention LED can be enabled on specific ports, chassis, line cards, or controller cards. This feature helps with troubleshooting and maintenance because it allows field engineers to locate the device in its installed location.
Before you begin
Follow these steps to enable the attention LED:
Procedure
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Click the Provisioning tab.
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Click the Attention Led section.
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Perform any one of these steps to turn on the attention LED:
To turn on the attention LED of
perform these steps.
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a chassis provisioned on the rack or
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all the ports on a line card
Select true from the Attention Led for drop-down list, then click Apply.
a specific port of a line card
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Click Edit.
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Select true corresponding to the port you want to blink the Attention LED, then click Apply.
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Select false from the drop down list and click Apply to turn off the Attention LED for a chassis or port.
When enabled, the Attention LED flashes on the selected device or port. This makes it easier for field personnel to physically identify the equipment and reduces the time spent locating devices, improving efficiency in troubleshooting and maintenance.