Figure 2-9. RJ-45 Copper-based 10/100/1000BASE-T LEDs

The RJ-45 LED indications are described in the following table:

Table 2-4. RJ-45 Copper based 10/100/ 1000BASE-T LED Indications

LED

Color

Description

 

 

 

Left LED

Green Solid

The port is linked at 1000 Mbps.

 

Green Flashing

The port is transmitting or receiving data at 1000 Mbps.

 

Amber Solid

The port is linked at either 10 or 100 Mbps.

 

Amber Flashing

The port is transmitting or receiving data at 10 or 100 Mbps.

 

Off

No link is established.

Right LED

Green Solid

The port is currently transmitting in Full Duplex mode.

 

Off

The port is operating in Half Duplex mode.

 

 

 

SFP Port LED

The following table describes the SFP LED indications.

Table 2-5. SFP LED Indications

LED Color

Description

 

 

Green Solid

Link is established.

Green Flashing

Activity is occurring.

Off

No link is established.

 

 

Managed Mode Button

The PowerConnect 28xx has a Mode push button on the front panel. The Mode button is for changing between Managed Mode and Unmanaged (or Secure) Mode and for resetting the device. To transition between modes, press the button normally. To reset the device, press and hold the button for at least 7 sec- onds. For more information about management modes and transitioning between them, see "Management Modes" on page 49.

Switch Ventilation Fan

The PowerConnect 2848 switch has three fans and the PowerConnect 2824 switch has one fan for system ventilation. The PowerConnect 2808 and PowerConnect 2816 devices have no internal fans.

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