
Table 7: Front Panel LEDs
(Continued)
LED
Color
State
Description
Red
On steadily
The switch has loaded Linux.
Blinking
The switch is starting Linux.
–
Off
The switch is offline.
OK/FAIL
Green
On steadily
The switch is functioning normally.
Red
Blinking
The switch has failed.
–
Off
The switch is not powered on.
ALM
Red
On steadily
Major—Indicates a critical condition that can cause the
switch to stop functioning. Possible causes include
component removal, failure, or overheating, or any major
software failure.
Red
Blinking
Indicates that there is a major alarm and a minor alarm at the
same time.
•
Major alarm—Indicates a critical condition that can cause
the switch to stop functioning. Possible causes include
component removal, failure, or overheating, or any major
software failure.
•
Minor alarm—Indicates a serious but nonfatal error
condition, such as a maintenance alert or a significant
increase in component temperature.
Yellow
On steadily
Minor alarm—Indicates a serious but nonfatal error
condition, such as a maintenance alert or a significant
increase in component temperature.
–
Off
There is no alarm.
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