Switching Loop

Switching loops are caused when ethernet cables get plugged in willy-nilly-wack-a-mole. That's technical speak for randomly.

Example of Switch Loop and Fix

In this video, a witch loop is created because the top switch is connected to the router as well asffmpeg -i SwitchLoop1.mp4 Switchloop3.mp4 the switch below. Removing either redundant ethernet cable and connection will solve the issue. At the beginning of the video, notice how often and consistent the switch lights are. The redundant cable is unplugged and the network traffic returns to normal. switchloop2.mp4

Switch Loop Network Traffic

aka Blinky Light Chaos, Switch Storm.