4-4 Troubleshooting
Figure 4-3  LANVIEW LEDs
LED Color State Recommended Action
CPU Off Power disconnected. If the LED remains off after connecting AC 
power or DC power from an RPS, check 
the following:
1. Make sure there is power at the 
power source (AC source and RPS if 
applicable).
2. Replace the power cord with a known 
good one or check the continuity of 
the power cord.
3. If the switch still does not power up, 
the system may have a fatal error. 
Contact Enterasys Networks for 
technical support.
Red Solid. Boot-up failed. If the LED remains red for several 
minutes, the system may have a fatal 
error. Contact Enterasys Networks for 
technical support.
Amber Solid. Diagnostics are running. If the LED remains amber for more than 
several minutes, contact 
Enterasys Networks for technical support.
Blinking. Code image is being downloaded. None.
Green Solid. System is fully functional. None.
Blinking. Boot-up in process. None.
DOWN Off No valid connection to switch stackup connector. 1. Make sure the switch connected to 
the stackup connector is powered on.
2. Replace cable with a known good 
one. 
3. If the problem still exists, contact 
Enterasys Networks for technical 
support.
Green Solid. Valid connection to switch stackup 
connector. 
Blinking. Information is being transferred via the 
high-speed stacking cable.
None.