Chapter 5
| Switch Management
Understanding the Switch Status LEDs
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Understanding the Switch Status LEDs
The switch includes LED indicators on the front panel that display system and port
status. Understanding the LED states will help you monitor switch operation and
alert you to any problems.
Figure 17: System and Port Status LEDs
Management Port Link LED
Lower QSFP+ Port LED
Management Port Activity LED
System LED
Upper QSFP+ Port LED
Alarm LED
Table 5: System Status LEDs
LED
Condition
Status
Alarm
On Green
The system is operating normally.
Flashing Red
The system detected a fault; either a PSU, fan, or thermal
condition.
Sys
On Green
Power is on and the system is operating normally.
Flashing Green
The system is booting-up.
On Amber
The system has been reset.
Off
There is no power being received.
Table 6: Management Port Status LEDs
LED
Condition
Status
Left LED (Link)
On Green
Port has a valid link.
Off
The link is down.
Right LED (Activity)
Flashing Green
Activity on the port.
Off
The link is down.
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