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When I reset the network in Simulation Mode, why do some switch ports show amber link lights and stay that color?

April 26, 2017amber lights link mode Network ports reset simulation stay Switch

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When I reset the network in Simulation Mode, why do some switch ports show amber link lights and stay that color?

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The amber link light indicates that the switch port is not in STP forwarding state. STP takes over 30 seconds to put a port into forwarding state if there are no loops. A port may be put in blocking mode and stay in amber color if the port is in a loop.