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ProCurve Switch vl Modules
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
One of the primary tools for troubleshooting the switch modules is the LEDs 
on the front of the switch and on the modules. Refer to “LED Behavior” on 
page 12 for a description of the normal LED behavior. Also, refer to the switch 
Installation and Getting Started Guide for more detailed troubleshooting 
information for the switch.
LED Error Indicators:
LED Pattern Indicating Problems
Diag 
Tips
Brief Problem 
Description
Power
Fault
Self Test
Fan Status
Power Status
(one LED per
power supply)
Module Status
(one LED per
module)
Port Link
Off with 
power cord 
plugged in
111111
A
No power
On Prolonged 
On
Prolonged 
On
11 1 1
B
Self test fail - 
entire switch
On Flashing
2
On Flashing
2
11 1
C
Fan fail
On Flashing
2
On
1
Flashing
2
11
D
Power supply fail 
On Flashing
2
Flashing
2
1
1
Off
1
E
Self test fail - 
backplane
On Flashing
2
Flashing
2
11 1
Flashing
2
F
Fixed port self test fail
On Flashing
2
Flashing
2
11
Flashing
2
1
G
Module self test fail
On Flashing
2
Flashing
2
11
Flashing
2
Flashing
2
H
Module-based port 
self test fail
On Off Flashing
2
11
Flashing
2
1
I
Module invalid 
(wrong chassis) or 
unsupported (needs 
newer software)
On Off Flashing
2
11
Flashing
2
Flashing
2
J
SFP invalid (not 
ProCurve/not model B), 
or unsupported (needs 
newer software)
On Off Off
11
Flashing
2
On briefly 
then off
 K
Different module 
hot swap