Indicators, messages, and codes, Bezel indicators, Front-panel indicators and features – Dell PowerEdge 1500SC User Manual
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Indicators, Messages, and Codes
Dell™ PowerEdge™ 1500SC Systems Installation and Troubleshooting Guide
Front-Panel Indicators and Features
SCSI Hard Drive Indicator Codes
Alert Log Messages From the System Management Software
Applications, operating systems, and the system itself are capable of identifying problems and alerting you to them. When a problem occurs, a message might
appear on the monitor screen or a beep code may sound.
Several different types of messages can indicate when the system is not functioning properly:
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System messages
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System beep codes
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Warning messages
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Diagnostics messages
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Alert messages
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SCSI hard drive indicator codes
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Power supply indicator codes
The system indicators and the front and back panel features are illustrated in this section. This section also describes each type of message and lists the
possible causes and actions you can take to resolve any problems indicated by a message. To determine what type of message you have received, read the
following sections.
Bezel Indicators
When the bezel is in place on the system, it has two indicators (see
). The power indicator lights green when the system is operating correctly. The
system alert indicator lights amber when the system needs attention.
Figure 2-1. Bezel Indicators
Front-Panel Indicators and Features