HPE6-A85 Exam - Topic 10 Question 50 Discussion

Actual exam question for HP's HPE6-A85 exam

Question #: 50
Topic #: 10

[All HPE6-A85 Questions]

What is indicated by a flashing amber global status indicator LED on an Aruba CX6200M?

AThe switch has a recoverable fault.

BSelf-test is in progress.

CThe firmware image is corrupt.

DThe switch is booting the firmware image.

Show Suggested Answer

Suggested Answer: A

A flashing amber global status indicator LED on an Aruba CX6200M switch typically indicates that the switch has encountered a fault, but it is recoverable. This LED behavior serves as an alert to the network administrator that an issue needs to be addressed, but it does not necessarily mean that the switch is inoperable.

by Skye at Nov 22, 2025, 11:15 AM

Limited Time Offer

25%

Off

Get Premium HPE6-A85 Questions as Interactive Web-Based Practice Test or PDF

Contribute your Thoughts:

Submit Cancel

Audry

1 month ago

D is my pick. Booting is a normal process indicator.

upvoted 0 times

...

Lenna

2 months ago

C is a bit extreme. Corrupt firmware is serious.

upvoted 0 times

...

Dianne

2 months ago

I’m with A. A fault can happen, but it’s recoverable.

upvoted 0 times

...

Elouise

2 months ago

B seems likely too. Self-test is common during startup.

upvoted 0 times

...

Lorriane

2 months ago

Really? I didn't know that! Sounds kinda serious.

upvoted 0 times

...

Denae

2 months ago

Nope, definitely D) The switch is booting the firmware image.

upvoted 0 times

...

Fabiola

2 months ago

It's A) The switch has a recoverable fault.

upvoted 0 times

...

Jennifer

3 months ago

I'm just hoping the switch doesn't have a case of the hiccups with that flashing light. Maybe it needs some water or a good burp.

upvoted 0 times

...

Skye

3 months ago

Flashing amber, huh? Sounds like the switch is just having a disco party. Where's the strobe light option?

upvoted 0 times

...

Helaine

3 months ago

The switch is booting the firmware image? Nah, that's way too specific. Probably just a general status indicator.

upvoted 0 times

...

Valentine

4 months ago

I'm pretty sure the firmware image being corrupt would cause a solid amber LED, not a flashing one. Gotta be option B.

upvoted 0 times

...

Eulah

4 months ago

Hmm, a self-test in progress seems more likely to me. The amber light is probably just a status indicator.

upvoted 0 times

...

Latosha

4 months ago

I'm leaning towards D, but I could be mixing it up with another indicator. The booting process can be tricky to remember!

upvoted 0 times

...

Jacob

4 months ago

I feel like I've seen a question like this before, and I think it might be option A about a recoverable fault.

upvoted 0 times

...

Quentin

4 months ago

I remember something about self-tests, but I can't recall if that was for a different model or not.

upvoted 0 times

...

Alethea

4 months ago

I think the flashing amber LED usually means there's some sort of fault, but I'm not entirely sure if it's recoverable or not.

upvoted 0 times

...

Isabelle

5 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. I know Aruba switches, but I can't quite recall the meaning of a flashing amber global status LED. I'll have to think it through step-by-step.

upvoted 0 times

...

Soledad

5 months ago

Alright, time to put my networking knowledge to the test. I'm pretty confident it's either A or C, but I'll need to double-check the Aruba documentation to be sure.

upvoted 0 times

...

Daryl

5 months ago

I've seen this question type before. The key is to focus on the specific details of the LED behavior. A flashing amber light usually means there's a problem, so I'll rule out B and D.

upvoted 0 times

...

Lilli

5 months ago

I lean towards D. Booting the firmware image makes sense.

upvoted 0 times

...

Denny

5 months ago

A flashing amber LED usually indicates a recoverable fault, so I'd go with option A.

upvoted 0 times

...

Verdell

5 months ago

I think it's A. Recoverable fault sounds right.

upvoted 0 times

...

Eve

6 months ago

Wait, are you sure? I thought it was B) Self-test is in progress.

upvoted 0 times

...

Lillian

6 months ago

Totally agree, saw that in the manual!

upvoted 0 times

...

Roselle

6 months ago

Okay, let's see. A flashing amber LED usually indicates some kind of issue, so I'm thinking it's either A or C. I'll need to review my notes on Aruba switch status indicators.

upvoted 0 times

...