Troubleshooting

Diagnosing With the LEDs

Problem

Resolution

 

 

Switch fails Power On

Troubleshoot using the LEDs. See “Diagnosing With

Self Test (POST)

the LEDs” on page 4-2

 

 

Link light does not light

Look for loose or obviously faulty connections. If

when a cable is

they appear to be OK, make sure the connections

connected.

are snug. If that does not correct the problem, try a

 

different cable.

 

 

Diagnosing With the LEDs

LED patterns on the switch may indicate a problem condition.

1.Check in the table for the LED pattern that you see on your switch.

2.Refer to the corresponding diagnostic tip on the next few pages.

LED Pattern Indicating Problems

 

 

 

 

 

Power

Fault

Port Link

Diagnostic Tips

 

 

 

 

Off with power

*

*

adapter plugged in

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

On

Prolonged on OR

*

 

never turns on

 

 

 

 

 

 

On

Off

Off with cable

 

 

connected

 

 

 

 

 

* This LED is not important for the diagnosis.

 

 

 

 

 

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