D-Link TM DES-6500, Manual

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DES-6500 Chassis-based Layer 3 Ethernet Switch Manual
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Front-Panel Components and LED Indicators
The front panel of the Switch consists of LED indicators for Power, System, Reset and Alarm Off. Also on the front panel,
there is a RS-232 communication port.
Figure 1- 1. DES-6500 Front Panel
Comprehensive LED indicators display the status of the Switch and the network.
LED or Button Description
Power This LED will light green after the Switch is powered on to indicate the normal operation
of the Switch’s power supplies. An amber LED will appear to indicate abnormal
operation of one or more of the Switch’s power supplies. The indicator is dark when the
Switch is powered off.
System
This LED will light solid green to indicate normal operation. An amber LED will appear if
the Switch begins acting abnormally. (Usually indicating a fatal error).
Reset Press the button to reset the Switch.
Alarm Off
Press this button to deactivate the Switch’s internal alarm. The internal alarm will sound
if one of the Switch’s redundant power supplies fail, or if the safe operating temperature
of one or more of the line cards is exceeded.