Troubleshooting the system battery, Troubleshooting redundant power supplies, Troubleshooting a cooling fan – Dell PowerEdge 2500SC User Manual
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Troubleshooting the System Battery
Problem
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Error message shows problem with the battery
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System setup program loses the system configuration information
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System date and time will not stay current
Action
1. Check the connection of the coin cell battery to the system board.
See "
Replacing the System Battery
" in "Installing System Board Options."
2. If the problem is not resolved by reseating the battery, replace the battery.
If the problem is not resolved by replacing the battery, see "
Getting Help
," for instructions on obtaining technical assistance.
Troubleshooting Redundant Power Supplies
Problem
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Amber fault indicator on the system front panel lights up
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Red fault indicator blinks on the power supply or is lit up continuously
Action
1. Open the front bezel.
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2. While grasping the power supply handle, push down on the release lever and pull the power supply straight out to clear the chassis.
3. Slide the new power supply into the chassis.
Troubleshooting a Cooling Fan
Problem
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Amber fault indicator on the system front bezel lights up
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Server management application program issues a fan-related error message
Action
1. Open the front bezel.
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2. Remove the system cover.
3. Locate the faulty fan and while pressing the release lever, grasp the fan and lift straight up to clear the fan assembly (see
).
WARNING:
There is a danger of a new battery exploding if it is incorrectly installed. Replace the battery only with the same or equivalent type
recommended by the manufacturer. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions.
CAUTION:
The power supplies are hot-pluggable. The system requires two power supplies to be installed for the system to operate normally.
The system is in the redundant mode when all three power supplies are installed. Remove and replace only one power supply at a time.
NOTE:
There are two fan assemblies containing two individual fans. One assembly is located near the SCSI backplane board. The other fan assembly is
attached to the back-panel.
CAUTION:
The cooling fans are hot-pluggable. To maintain proper cooling while the system is on, only replace one fan at a time.