User's Manual

Viewing Color Keys 43
Viewing Color Keys The Color Key Page provides information about the RJ45 or SFP port
status. To view color keys:
1 Click Device Summary > Color Key. The Color Key Page opens:
Figure 20 Color Key Page
The Color Key Page contains the following fields:
■ RJ45 — Displays the port status of the RJ45 connections which are the
physical interface used for terminating twisted pair type cable.
■ SFP — Displays the port status of the Small Form Factor (SFP) optical
transmitter modules that combine transmitter and receiver functions.
Table 9 describes the color and the port status:
Table 9 Color Key Definitions
Color Port Status
White Unconnected. No link detected.
Yellow Lower speed on 10/100/1000M port.
Green Maximum speed 10/100/1000M RJ45 or RJ45 SFP. Indicates that a
link was detected.
Light Blue SX/LX SFP. Indicates that a link was detected.
Light Gray Port has been set to inactive by User or Protocol.
Dark Blue Port has been selected by user.
Red Port or Transceiver has failed POST or Transceivers not recognized.