14 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SWITCH 1100
LEDs Tab l e 3 lists the LEDs visible on the front of the Switch, and their states according to color. For information on using the LEDs f or problem solving, see Checking for Correct Operation on page29.

Tab le 3 LED behavior

LED Color Indicates
TCVR Yellow Port 1 is a Transceiver Module fitted to the rear of the
Switch.
Off Port 1 is operating as a 10BASE-T port.
Port Status LEDs
Packet Yellow Packets are being transmitted/received on the port.
Off No packets are being transmitted/received on the port.
Status Green A link is present, and the port is enabled.
Green flashing A link is present, but the port is disabled.
Off No link is present.
Expansion Module Port Status LEDs
Packet Yellow Packets are being transmitted/received on the
Expansion Module port(s).
Off No packets are being transmitted/received on the
Expansion Module port(s).
Status Yellow A valid Expansion Module is installed.
Yellow flashing An unrecognized Expansion Module is installed.
Off No Expansion Module is installed.
Unit LEDs
1–8 Green The Switch forms a stack with other Switch units; the
LED indicates the position of the Switch in the stack
and that a link is present. Note that although there are
eight LEDs, only four Switch units can be stacked at
present.
Off The Switch is stand-alone.
Power/Self Test LED
Green The Switch is powered-up.
Green flashing The Switch is either downloading software or is
initializing (which includes running a Power On Self
Test).
Yellow The Switch has failed its Power On Self Test.
Off The Switch is not receiving power.
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