Front-panel features and indicators – Dell PowerEdge 6950 User Manual

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Front-Panel Features and Indicators

Figure 1-1 shows the controls, indicators, and connectors located behind the optional rack bezel on the
system's front panel.

Figure 1-1.

Front-Panel Features and Indicators

Table 1-2.

Front-Panel LED Indicators, Buttons, and Connectors

Item

Indicator, Button, or Connector

Icon

Description

1

Power-on indicator, power
button

The power button controls the DC power supply output
to the system.

NOTE:

If you turn off the system using the power button

and the system is running an ACPI-compliant operating
system, the system performs a graceful shutdown before
the power is turned off. If the system is not running an
ACPI-compliant operating system, the power is turned off
immediately after the power button is pressed.

2

NMI button

Used to troubleshoot software and device driver errors
when using certain operating systems. This button can
be pressed using the end of a paper clip.

Use this button only if directed to do so by qualified
support personnel or by the operating system's
documentation.

3

System identification button

The identification buttons on the front and back panels
can be used to locate a particular system within a rack.
When one of these buttons is pushed, the blue system
status indicator on the front and back blinks until one of
the buttons is pushed again.

6

5

4

3

2

1

7

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