Nortel Networks 214393-A manual Selecting multiple objects, LEDs and ports

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Selecting multiple objects

To select multiple objects of the same type (such as GBIC ports or or mini-GBIC ports):

➨For a block of contiguous ports, drag to select the group of mini-GBIC ports. To select all the ports in a switch:

➨Choose Edit > Select > Ports.

LEDs and ports

The color of LEDs in the device view is the same as the colors of the LEDs on the physical switch. However, the device view does not show blinking activity of the LEDs.

For a full description of the LEDs for the Baystack 380, refer to Using the BayStack 380-24F 1000 Switch.

The ports on the device view are color coded to show port status.

Table 6 shows the status assigned to each color.

Table 6 Port color codes

Color	Description
Green	Port is operating.
Red	Port has been manually disabled.
Orange	Port has no link.
Light blue	Port is in standby mode.
Dark blue	Port is being tested.
Gray	Port is unmanageable.
Purple	Loopback Mode.

In addition, the Help menu provides a legend that identifies the port colors and their meanings.

Reference for the BayStack 380-24F Gigabit Switch Management Software