Troubleshooting
Diagnosing with the LEDs
Power
Fault
1
Off with
power cord
plugged in
On
Prolonged On
2
On
Flashing
2
On
Flashing
2
On
Flashing
On
Off
On
Off
On
Flashing
1
This LED is not important for the diagnosis.
2
The flashing behavior is an on/off cycle once every 1.6 seconds, approximately.
4-4
Diagnosing with the LEDs
Table 4-1 shows LED patterns on the switch that indicate problem conditions
for general switch operation troubleshooting.
Table 4-2 shows LED patterns that indicate problem conditions for PoE
troubleshooting.
LED patterns for General Switch Troubleshooting
1.
Check in the table for the LED pattern you see on your switch.
2.
Refer to the corresponding diagnostic tip on the next few pages.
Table 4-1.
LED Error Indicators
LED Pattern Indicating Problems
RPS
EPS
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Flashing
Flashing
Test
Fan
1
1
1
Prolonged On
2
1
Flashing
2
Off
Flashing
2
1
Flashing
1
Off
1
Off
1
Port Link LED
Diagnostic
1
1
1
1
2
Flashing
Off with cable
connected
On, but the port is not
communicating
1
Tips
➊
➋
➌
➍
➎
➏
➐
➑