NETGEAR FS 524S User Manual
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physical description
2-4
LED Descriptions
The front panels of the FS517TS and FS524S Switches have LEDs that provide a
quick and accurate display of port speed, activity, collisions, duplex mode, as well as
activity between stacked switches. Table 2-1 summarizes the LEDs on the FS517TS
and FS524S Switches. A detailed description of the LEDs follows the table.
Table 2-1. Front Panel LEDs
Label
Color
Activity
Description
Power
Green
On
Power is supplied to the switch.
Off
Power is disconnected.
100 Mbps
Green
On
Port has made a 100 Mbps connection.
Green
Off
Port has made a 10 Mbps connection.
Activity / Collision
Green
Blinking
Data transmission is occurring on the port.
Yellow
Blinking
Data collision is occurring on the port. The rate at
which this LED blinks corresponds to the number of
collisions. When a collision occurs, the connected
device pauses and transmits again after waiting a
specified time.
Stack
Green
On
A valid link is established on the stacking port.
Off
A link is not established on the stacking port.
Blinking
Packet transmission or reception is occurring on
the port.
Link
Green
On
Port has a valid link connection.
Off
A valid link has not been established on the port.
FDX
Green
On
Port is operating in full-duplex mode.
Off
Port is operating in half-duplex mode.
17 ACT
Green
On
Data transmission is occurring on the front panel
(FS517TS only)
Gigabit copper port.
Off
Data transmission is not occurring on the Gigabit
copper port.
1000M
Green
On
Port has a valid 1,000 Mbps (1 Gbps) link connection
(Port 17 on the
Blinking
Data transmission is occurring on the port.
FS517TS only)
Off
A valid link has not been established on the port.
FDX
Green
On
Port is in full-duplex mode
(Port 17 on the
Off
Port is not operating in full-duplex mode.
FS517TS only)