The following table describes the fan operation messages that the switch records in its
logs if a temperature threshold is exceeded and the action that occurs if a critical
temperature level is exceeded. (The temperatures in Fahrenheit are rounded down.)
Table 8. Fan operation messages recorded in the log and action if a critical temperature level is exceeded
M4250-16XFM4250-12M2XFM4250-10G2XF-PoE++M4250-10G2XF-PoE+M4250-10G2F-PoE+Message and
Action
≤ 167F (75C)≤ 152F (67C)≤ 140F (60C)≤ 114F (46C)≤ 113F (45C)Warning
≤ 170F (77C)≤ 158F (70C)≤ 145F (63C)≤ 120F (49C)≤ 118F (48C)Critical
≤ 176F (80C)≤ 163F (73C)≤ 156F (69C)≤ 127F (53C)≤ 127F (53C)Shutdown
All traffic is
blocked.
All traffic is
blocked.
PoE is disabled.PoE is disabled.PoE is disabled.Temporary
shutdown
action
The fans are
placed in Cool
mode.
The fans are
placed in Cool
mode.
The fans are
placed in Cool
mode.
The fans are
placed in Cool
mode.
The fans are
placed in Cool
mode.
Note: A shutdown action does not shut down the switch but limits or blocks the
operation of the switch. Depending on the model, PoE is disabled or all traffic is blocked.
The fans are placed in Cool mode. To return the switch to normal operation, you must
restart the switch.
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