Dell PowerEdge 1800 - Manual (Page 12)

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Indicators, Codes, and Messages
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Front-Panel Indicators and Features
Figure 2-2, Figure 2-3, and Figure 2-4 show the system’s front-panel features. Table 2-1 and
Table 2-2 describe the front-panel controls and indicators.
Figure 2-2. Front-Panel Controls and Indicators
System Status Indicators
The system front panel incorporates blue and amber system status indicators. The blue indicator
lights up when the system is operating correctly. The amber indicator lights up when the system
needs attention due to a problem with power supplies, fans, system temperature, or SCSI hard
drives.
Table 2-1 lists the system's indicator patterns. Different patterns are displayed as events occur in
the system.
Table 2-1. System Status Indicator Patterns
Blue indicator Amber Indicator Description
Off Off Power is not available to the
system.
Off Blinking Power is available to the system,
but the system is not powered
on.
power button
NMI button
USB connectors (2)
system identification
button
blue and amber
system status
indicator
power-on indicator
security lock