Port LED based troubleshooting in Brocade SAN switches
Port Status LEDs
Port status LED behaviour may vary per switch type. Check the Hardware Reference Guide for your particular switch.
Port LED based troubleshooting
| Color of LED | Status of Hardware | Recommended Action |
|---|---|---|
| No light | No light or signal carrier is detected (cable or media) | Check media and cable |
| Steady green | Port is online (connected) but has no traffic | None |
| Slow green | Port online but segmented, loopback cable or incompatible switch | Verify correct device is attached to the port |
| Fast green | Port is in internal loopback | None |
| Flickering green | Port is online; traffic flowing | None |
| Flashing or steady yellow | POST is running | None |
| Steady orange | Port is receiving light or signal but is not online | None |
| Slow orange | Port is disabled | Enable the port |
| Fast orange | The port is faulty | Reset the switch |
| Alternating green and yellow | Port is bypassed | Reset the port |