Server power features, Turning on the server – Lenovo 6528 User Manual

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Table 5. Power-supply LEDs

Power-supply LEDs

Description

Action

Notes

AC

DC

Error

Off

Off

Off

No ac power to
the server or a
problem with the
ac power source

1. Check the ac power to the server.

2. Make sure that the power cord is

connected to a functioning power
source.

3. Turn the server off and then turn the

server back on.

4. If the problem remains, replace the

power supply.

This is a normal
condition when no
ac power is present.

Off

Off

On

No ac power to
the server or a
problem with the
ac power source
and the power
supply had
detected an
internal problem

1. Replace the power supply.

2. Make sure that the power cord is

connected to a functioning power
source.

This happens only
when a second
power supply is
providing power to
the server.

Off

On

Off

Faulty power
supply

Replace the power supply.

Off

On

On

Faulty power
supply

Replace the power supply.

On

Off

Off

Power supply not
fully seated,
faulty system
board, or faulty
power supply

1. Reseat the power supply.

2. If the system board error (fault) LED is

not lit, replace the power supply.

3. If the system board error (fault) LED is

lit, (Trained service technician only)
replace the system board.

Typically indicates
that a power supply
is not fully seated.

On

Off or

Flashing

On

Faulty power
supply

Replace the power supply.

On

On

Off

Normal operation

On

On

On

Power supply is
faulty but still
operational

Replace the power supply.

Server power features

When the server is connected to an ac power source but is not turned on, the
operating system does not run, and all core logic except for the service processor
(the integrated management module) is shut down; however, the server can
respond to requests to the service processor, such as a remote request to turn on
the server. The power-on LED flashes to indicate that the server is connected to ac
power but is not turned on.

Turning on the server

Approximately 5 seconds after the server is connected to ac power, one or more
fans might start running to provide cooling while the server is connected to power
and the power-on button LED flashes quickly. Approximately 1 to 3 minutes after

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