LEDs

Ethernet Module LEDs

The Cisco 6800 series Ethernet module front panels include a Status LED and an ID LED, LEDs for port links as shown in the following figure.

Figure 1. Ethernet Module LEDs. The following illustration shows the LEDs on a Cisco C6800-32P10G-XL module as an example, other 6800 series modules have similar LEDs.

1

Status LED

3

Port Link LEDs. The illustration points to one of the 40G ports and one of the 10G ports.

2

ID LED

The different states of the LEDs are described in the following tables:
Table 1 Module Front Panel - Status LED Colors and Meaning

LED Color

Meaning

Green

All diagnostics pass; the module is operational.

Orange

The module is booting or running diagnostics; an overtemperature condition has occurred.

Table 2 Module Front Panel - ID LED Color and Meaning

LED Color

Meaning

Blue

Identifies the Ethernet module in the chassis. You can turn this LED on and off using CLI commands. Turning the beacon on helps to identify the module to servicing personnel.

Table 3 Module Front Panel - Port Link LED Colors and Meaning

LED Color

Meaning

Green

The port is active (the link is connected and operational).

Flashing orange

The port failed diagnostics and is disabled.

Orange

The port is disabled.

Red

The module is resetting; an overtemperature condition has occurred.

Related Concepts
C6800-48P-TX and C6800-48P-TX-XL Ethernet Modules
C6800-48P-SFP and C6800-48P-SFP-XL Ethernet Modules
C6800-8P10G and C6800-8P10G-XL Ethernet Modules
C6800-16P10G and C6800-16P10G-XL Ethernet Modules
C6800-32P10G and C6800-32P10G-XL Ethernet Modules
C6800-8P40G and C6800-8P40G-XL Ethernet Modules
Related Tasks
Installing an Ethernet Switching Module