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Catalyst 3560-C and 2960-C Switch Hardware Installation Guide
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Chapter 1 Product Overview
Front Panel
PoE LED
Even if the PoE mode is not selected, the LED shows PoE problems when they are detected (Table 1-8).
The PoE LED is only on the switches that support PoE.
PD LED
Applies only to the Catalyst 2960CPD-8PT-L and 3560PD-8PT-S switches. (Table 1-9).
Dual-Purpose Port LEDs
The dual-purpose port LEDs identify the connection as either a copper-based connector or an SFP
module. The ports can autonegotiate, or you can manually configure each dual-purpose port as either
10/100/1000 with copper connectors or as an SFP-module port, but not as both types at the same time.
See Table 1-7 for LED descriptions.
Tabl e 1- 8 Po E LE D
Color Meaning
Off PoE is not enabled.
Green PoE is enabled. Ports are functioning correctly.
Blinking amber
• PoE mode is not selected.
• At least one of the 10/100 or 10/100/100 PoE ports has been
denied power.
or
• At least one of the ports has a PoE fault.
Tabl e 1- 9 P D LE D
Color Meaning
Off Switch is not powered up.
Blinking amber Switch is receiving power from a PoE device, but it is insufficient
to power up the switch.
Amber Switch is powered by only the auxiliary power adapter.
Amber/green Switch is powered by the auxiliary power but is also receiving
power from a PoE device.
Green Switch is powered by a PoE switch through a PoE uplink port.
