Overview
This document explains the operational state of an EdgeRouter based on the System LED status.
NOTES & REQUIREMENTS:
This article applies to the following EdgeRouter models:
- EdgeRouter 4 (ER-4)
- EdgeRouter 6P (ER-6P)
- EdgeRouter 12 (ER-12)
- EdgeRouter 12P (ER-12P)
- EdgeRouter 10X (ER-10X)
The LED statuses will display when using the latest bootloader version. See our How to Update the Bootloader article for more information.
EdgeRouter Units with System LED
ATTENTION: These new system LED patterns only apply when using the latest bootloader version. If upgrading from an EdgeOS version before v1.10.6, a second reboot is needed to allow the new bootloader to become active.
As of EdgeOS firmware version v1.10.6, the device status LEDs have been improved to provide a more clearly defined state of the device. See the tables below for the description and meaning of the different system and port LED patterns.
The table below applies to the following EdgeRouter models:
- ER-4
- ER-6P
- ER-12
- ER-12P
- ER-10X
|
Type of Activity |
Device State/Activity |
LED Pattern |
|
General Status
|
Initial Power On | Steady blue |
| Bootup in Progress | Flashing white | |
| Ready for Use (Not connected to UNMS) |
Steady white | |
| Ready for Use (Connected to UNMS) |
Steady blue | |
| Ready for Use (Unable to connect to UNMS) |
Occasional flashing blue | |
| Device Locate Feature Active | Quick flashing blue | |
|
Troubleshooting
|
Firmware Upgrade in Progress | Alternating blue/white |
| Error A12 (Device Hardware Failure) |
Quick flashing white | |
|
Power On Reset
|
Hold reset button for 10 seconds while plugging in the power cord to perform a Factory Reset | Port LEDs light up in sequence |
| Hold reset button for more than 10 seconds while plugging in the power cord to start TFTP recovery | Port LEDs alternate off/on | |
|
Runtime Reset |
Hold reset button for 10 seconds while device is powered on to perform a Factory Reset | Last port LED lights up |
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