ES1M2G48TX5S-48-port 10/100/1000BASE-T Interface Card (X5S, M, RJ45) Introduction The ES1M2G48TX5S provides high performance, large entry sizes, and a large buffer for data switching. This card is highly integrated and has a large port density. The ES1M2G48TX5S can be installed in: Slots 01 to 03 in an S7703 or S7703 PoE chassis. Slots 01 to 06 in an S7706 or S7706 PoE chassis. Slots 01 to 12 in an S7712 chassis. Appearance of the ES1M2G48TX5S Functions The ES1M2G48TX5S provides the following functions: Communicates with the MPU and works under the control of the MPU. Searches for routes and destination addresses of data packets for forwarding. Forwards data packets. Functions of the ES1M2G48TX5S Function Description Basic functions Provides forty-eight GE electrical ports for data access and switching. Distributed forwarding Performs concurrent data forwarding using a distributed data plane. Hot swapping The ES1M2G48TX5S is hot swappable. Indicators on the ES1M2G48TX5S panel Indicators on the ES1M2G48TX5S panel Number Indicator Color Description 1 LINK/ACT indicator of an upper electrical port Green Steady on: A link has been established on the port. Blinking: The port is transmitting and receiving data. 2 LINK/ACT indicator of a lower electrical port 3 RUN/ALM: running status indicator Green Steady on: The card is powered on. If the indicator is steady green for no more than 30 seconds, the CPU is being started. If the indicator is steady green for more than 30 seconds, the software is not running. Slow blinking: The card software is running properly. Fast blinking: The card software is starting. Red Steady on: The card has failed and the fault requires manual intervention. Yellow Steady on: The card is powered off. (For example, the card has been forcibly powered off using the power off command or is about to start.)