LEDs could be used for activity/link lights, vlan indicators, service/patch panel indicators, and more. Adding a row of 8x RGB LEDs to the bottom of the line card
The SX1509 chip has LED drivers, as discussed, and supports blinking/breathing effects.
The Wurth Electronics 155124M173200 (Digikey 732-11414-1-ND) is a good side-mounted LED, which could be placed right on the edge of the board, mitigating the need for light-pipes.
LEDs could be used for activity/link lights, vlan indicators, service/patch panel indicators, and more. Adding a row of 8x RGB LEDs to the bottom of the line card
The SX1509 chip has LED drivers, as discussed, and supports blinking/breathing effects.
The Wurth Electronics 155124M173200 (Digikey 732-11414-1-ND) is a good side-mounted LED, which could be placed right on the edge of the board, mitigating the need for light-pipes.