Power Supplies
Each PowerConnect 8024/8024F switch has two power supplies for redundant or loadsharing operation.
Each power supply can support 300W.
Ventilation System
The PowerConnect 8024/8024F has three removable FANs (see PowerConnect 8024 Rear Panel), four
Thermal sensors, and a FAN Speed Controller which can be used to control FAN speeds. You can verify
operation by observing the LEDs. See "PowerConnect 8024/8024F LED Definitions" for information on
the LEDs.
PowerConnect 8024/8024F LED Definitions
The rear panel contains light emitting diodes (LEDs) that indicate the status of system diagnostics,
switch temperature and each power supply.
100/1000/10000 Base-T Port LEDs
Each 100/1000/10000 Base-T port has two LEDs. The following figure illustrates the 100/1000/10000
Base-T port LEDs.
Figure 4-4. 100/1000/10000 Base-T Port LEDs
The following table contains 100/1000/10000 Base-T port LED definitions.
Table 4-2. 100/1000/10000 Base-T Port Definitions
LED
Color
Speed
Green
Amber
Link
Blinking
Speed
Definition
The port is operating at 10 Gbps.
The port is operating at 100/1000 Mbps.
Activity.
Link
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