Installing the Hub

Installing the Hub

Interpreting LED Status

Interpreting Hub Status LEDs

The hub status LEDs indicate whether the hub is functioning properly. For further details on error conditions indicated by the Status LEDs, see chapter 2, “Troubleshooting”.

LED

State

Meaning of LED

 

 

 

SYSTEM

On

The hub is receiving power.

(Power)

Off

The hub is not receiving power.

(green)

 

 

 

 

 

ACT

Flickering

ON while a packet is being transmitted. Normally, the LED appears

(Activity)

 

to flicker. In heavy traffic, it may appear on all the time.

(green)

 

 

 

 

 

FLT

On

An error has been detected on the hub.

(Fault)

Off

No error has been detected on the hub.

(Orange)

Flash

Flashes simultaneously with port LEDs, indicating the port is

 

 

partitioned.

 

 

 

SEC

On

A security violation has occurred.

(Security)

Off

Hub security has not been violated.

(Orange)

Flash

Flashes simultaneously with port LEDs, indicating the port had a

 

 

security violation.

 

 

 

RPS

On

The RPS is providing power.

(RPS)

Off

The RPS is not providing power.

(green)

 

 

 

 

 

COL

Flickering

This LED is on while a collision is detected. If it appears on

(Collision)

 

continuously (with no flicker), it is a possible indicator of a network

(orange)

 

fault or an improperly terminated cable.

 

 

 

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HP J3188A manual Interpreting Hub Status LEDs