Operating Mode Button

This section discusses the functionality of the mode button located on the front panel of the switch.

Figure 1. Mode Button States

 

The mode button port LEDs will transition to different modes as listed below when the user presses the mode button for less than 2 seconds, and the same is indicated by the corresponding mode status LED.
  • Normal Mode
  • PoE Mode
  • Speed Mode
In addition to controlling the port/mode LEDs, the button can trigger other actions, including a hard reset and a factory reset. To access these actions, it is required to long-press the button as shown in the Figure 1 - Mode Button States.
  • Entering Reset States:

    If you select and hold the button for more than 2 seconds, all the three mode status LEDs will flash to indicate the transition from regular operating states to reset states. If the button is released before 5 seconds, no action will occur, and the system will return to its previous mode (normal, PoE, or link speed).

  • Hard Reset:

    If you select and hold the button for about 5 to 15 seconds, it will trigger a hard reset of the system 2 seconds later.

  • Factory Reset:

    If you select and hold the button for about 15 seconds or longer, it will trigger a hard reset of the system 2 seconds later. In addition, the system will also trigger a factory reset on the system configuration.

    Note: For a factory reset to occur, the button must be held down before the device is powered on.