Dell PowerEdge 1800 User Manual

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Indicators, Codes, and Messages

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Off

Blinking

The system is powered on and
has detected an error. See
"System Messages" and
"Troubleshooting Your System"
for more information.

On

Off

Power is on, and the system is
operational.

Blinking

Off

The indicator has been activated
to identify the system in a rack.

NOTE:

While the system is being identified, the blue indicator blinks even though an error has been

detected. After the system is identified, the blue indicator stops blinking and the amber indicator resumes
blinking.

Table 2-2.

Front-Panel LED Indicators, Buttons, and Connectors

Indicator, Button,
or Connector

Icon

Description

Blue system status
indicator

The blue system status indicator lights up during
normal system operation. Both the systems
management software and the identification buttons
located on the front and back of the system can cause
the blue system status indicator to flash to identify a
particular system.

Amber system status
indicator

The amber system status indicator flashes when the
system needs attention due to a problem with power
supplies, fans, system temperature, or SCSI hard drives.

NOTE:

If the system is connected to AC power and an

error has been detected, the amber system status
indicator flashes regardless of whether the system has
been powered on.

Table 2-1.

System Status Indicator Patterns (continued)

Blue indicator

Amber Indicator

Description

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