Three LEDs, located on the SCG faceplate, display the status of the SCG. Table 1 describes the functions of the SCG LEDs. Two LINK LEDs, located on the left of each RJ-48 port, display the status of the external clock inputs links. The other LEDs on the right of each port are not used.
![]() | Note: The external clock inputs on the SCG with DB-9 ports are not functional. |
Figure 1 shows the LEDs on the SCG with RJ-48 ports.
Figure 1: SCG with RJ-48 ports

Table 1 describes the functions of the SONET Clock Generator (SCG) LEDs. The LINK LED is not applicable to the SCG with DB-9 ports.
Table 1: SCG LEDs
Label | Color | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
OK | Green | On steadily | SCG is online and is functioning normally. |
Off | SCG is not online or not functioning normally. | ||
FAIL | Yellow | On steadily | SCG has failed. |
Off | SCG is offline or functioning normally. | ||
MASTER | Blue | On steadily | SCG is functioning as master. |
Off | SCG is not functioning as the master. | ||
LINK | Green | On Steadily | Link is online and active. |
Off | No link. |