MeaningPort LED ColorPort Mode
PoE+ is off.
If the powered device is receiving power from an AC
power source, the port LED is off even if the device is
connected to the switch port.
OffPoE+
6
PoE+ is on. The port LED is green when the switch port
is providing power.
Green
PoE+ is denied because providing power to the powered
device will exceed the switch power capacity.
Alternating green-amber
PoE+ is off due to a fault or because it has exceeded a
limit set in the switch software.
PoE+ faults occur when noncompliant cabling
or powered devices are connected to a PoE+
port. Use only standard-compliant cabling to
connect Cisco prestandard IP Phones and
wireless access points or IEEE
802.3af-compliant devices to PoE+ ports. You
must remove from the network any cable or
device that causes a PoE+ fault.
Caution
Blinking amber
PoE+ for the port has been disabled.
PoE+ is enabled by default
Note
Amber
6
Only switches with PoE or PoE+ ports.
Beacon LED
The beacon LED on the front panel of the switch can be turned on by the administrator to indicate that the
switch needs attention. It helps the administrator identify the switch. The beacon can be turned on by either
pressing the button on the switch front panel, or by using the CLI.
DescriptionColor/State
The operator has indicated that the system needs
attention.
Solid blue
RJ-45 Console Port LED
Table 30: RJ-45 Console Port LED
RJ-45 Console Port StatusColor
RJ-45 console is disabled. USB console is active.Off
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Beacon LED