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Indicators, Messages, and Codes
Dell™ PowerEdge™ SC1425 Systems Installation and Troubleshooting Guide
The system, applications, and operating systems can identify problems and alert you to them. Any of the following can indicate when the system is not
operating properly:
l System indicators
l System messages
l Beep codes
l Warning messages
l Diagnostics messages
l Alert messages
This section describes each type of message, lists the possible causes, and provides steps to resolve any problems indicated by a message. The system
indicators and features are illustrated in this section.
Front-Panel Indicators and Features
System Status Indicators
To remove the optional bezel and access the front panel, see " Opening the System " in "Troubleshooting Your System." Figure 2 -1 shows the system's front-
panel features and indicators. Table 2 -1 lists the front-panel LED indicators, buttons, and connectors.
Figure 2-1. Front-Panel Features and Indicators
Table 2-1. Front-Panel LED Indicators, Buttons, and Connectors
Front-Panel Indicators and Features
Back-Panel Features and Indicators
NIC Indicators
System Messages
System Beep Codes
Warning Messages
Diagnostics Messages
Alert Messages
Baseboard Management Controller Messages
Indicator, Button,
or Connector Icon Description
Blue/amber system
status indicator The blue system status indicator lights up during normal system operation. You can also use either the systems
management software or the identification buttons located on the front and back of the system to cause this indicator to
flash to identify a particular system.
The amber system status indicator flashes when the system needs attention due to a system problem.