Ethernet Lights on MS220-8P

[McCombsIT]

Hi everyone!

I don't know if this is the case with all MS models or just this one, but I am curious why the Ethernet lights are solid instead of blinking to show link activity. Every time I look at my switch my first reaction is "something's wrong" and then I remember the LED's have never blinked. 

I couldn't find anyone else talking about this, but if it's a feature I can enable somewhere I would love to know about it! 

[DarrenOC]

Hi @McCombsIT , mine does exactly the same.  Nothing to enable anywhere, nothing is broken. Maybe they used different light bulbs on these models, ones that don’t flash 😁

[cmr · Accepted solution]

All Meraki switchport LEDs show a solid colour to indicate connection speed relative to maximum as far as I know.  i.e. if the port is a 1Gb port then it will show green at 1Gb and yellow at 100Mb or less.

[BlakeRichardson]

The MS120-8 on my desk shows solid light for link speed on left side of port and flashing light on right for activity. 

[cmr]

@BlakeRichardson I'm pretty sure the MS 120-8 is unique by having two lights per port.  All the other Meraki switches only have the one...

[McCombsIT]

Thank you all for the answers. Bummer the lights don't flash, but it's of course not a deal-breaker. It would just be cool to have the option. Thanks!