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User Guide for the Catalyst Express 500 Switches
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Chapter 4 Monitoring
Check the Status Field
Check the Status Field
The Status field (Figure 4-3) displays the severity and number of problems
(hardware issues and misconfigurations) on the switch. If no problems exist, the
field shows that the overall switch operation is normal. This field is always visible
during the device manager session. It is below the Front Panel view.
Figure 4-3 Status Field
Choose a problem in the list, and then click Get Details. This displays a complete
troubleshooting report, including the problem highlighted and recommended
actions to resolve the problem. For information about diagnostics, see the “Run a
Diagnostic Test” section on page 5-2.
RPS Off (dark) No redundant power supply (RPS) is connected.
Solid green RPS is available to provide back-up power.
Blinking green RPS is providing back-up power to another device.
Blinking amber RPS is providing power to the switch.
Solid amber RPS is in standby mode, or RPS is faulty.
SETUP Off (dark) Switch is configured as a managed switch, or switch is operating as an
unmanaged switch.
Solid green Switch is in initial setup.
Blinking green Switch is in initial setup or in recovery, or initial setup is incomplete.
Solid amber Switch failed to start initial setup or recovery because there is no
available switch port to which to connect the management station.
Disconnect a device from a switch port, and then press the SETUP
button.
Table 4-4 System LED Colors in Legend (continued)
LED Color Description
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