Administrator Guide

106 Hardware Overview
Stacking Port LEDs
System LEDs
The system LEDs, located on the back panel, provide information about the
power supplies, thermal conditions, and diagnostics.
Table 3-4 shows the System LED definitions for the Dell Networking N1500
Series switches.
Table 3-2. Stacking Port LED Definitions
LED Color Definition
Link LED Off There is no link.
Solid green The port is actively transmitting/receiving.
Activity LED Off There is no current transmit/receive activity.
Blinking green The port is actively transmitting/receiving.
Table 3-3. Console Port LED Definitions
LED Color Definition
Link/SPD LED Off There is no link.
Solid green A link is present.
Table 3-4. System LED Definitions
LED Color Definition
Status Solid green Normal operation.
Blinking green The switch is booting
Solid red A critical system error has occurred.
Blinking red A noncritical system error occurred (fan or
power supply failure).
Power Off There is no power or the switch has experienced
a power failure.
Solid green Power to the switch is on.
Blinking green The switch locator function is enabled.