4-8
Troubleshooting
Diagnosing with the LEDs
Troubleshooting
LED Patterns for PoE Troubleshooting
If the PoE Status LED is flashing, that indicates a problem with the delivery 
of PoE power out one or more switch ports. Press the LED Mode button to 
put the switch into PoE mode and the port LEDs will show which ports are 
experiencing the problem. The following tables identify the specific problems 
that are shown by the LEDs. 
1. Check in the table for the LED pattern you see on your switch.
2. Refer to the corresponding diagnostic tip.
Table 4-2. LED Error Indicators
Diagnostic Tips:
LED Pattern Indicating Problems
Diagnostic 
Tips
Fault PoE Status Port Link Port Mode
Off Fast Flash 
Orange
Slow Flash 
Green
Off
➊
Slow Flash Slow Flash 
Orange
Slow Flash 
Green
Off
➋
Tip Problem Solution
➊
PoE oversubscription 
condition. All available 
PoE power is already 
taken by higher-priority 
ports. 
If possible add additional PoE power, or redefine port 
priorities. 
➋
PoE hardware fault. A 
switch hardware 
component that is 
involved with PoE power 
delivery has failed.
The switch must be replaced.