Express Ethernet Switch LB9217A-R2 & Applicable Modules

LEDs & Reset Button

The array of LED indicators on the front panel conveys status and configuration information to help you monitor and troubleshoot the switch.

o Reset Button

q Port Status on Single-Port Module

 

nPower Z Port Status on 8-Port Modules

nPower

This LED comes on when the switch is connected to power and turned on.

oReset Button

If the switch should become unresponsive, you may reset it by pressing this button.

pPort Status on 8-Port Modules

The front panel of the 17-Port Switch allows two 8-port modules. The ports numbered from 1 to 8 on full TX module.

The LEDs are located at the left side of each section, displaying status for each respective port. Please refer to Table 1 for more details.

Table 1: Port Status

LED

State

Indication

 

 

 

 

 

A valid network connection

 

Steady

established.

LNK/ACT

 

LNK stands for LINK.

 

Flashing

Transmitting or receiving data.

 

ACT stands for ACTIVITY.

 

 

 

Steady

Connection in full duplex mode.

 

FDX stands for FULL-DUPLEX.

 

 

FDX/COL

 

 

Flashing

Collision occurred.

 

 

COL stands for COLLISION.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Off

Connection in half-duplex mode.

qPort Status on Single-Port Module

A set of two LEDs conveys the port status on the single-port module. Consult Table 2 for details.

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