
FXT 5000 Series Installation Guide
7.2.2 Front Panel: Control Panel LEDs
LED Name
State
Meaning
Action (if applicable)
Information
LED
Unlit
Normal state (no information to
report)
N/A
Solid red
The node is overheated
Check the ambient room temperature and
improve cooling if needed. If the room
temperature is within normal operating
range, contact Avere Global Services.
Blinking
red once per
second (1Hz)
Fan failure
Check the management interface for a
failed fan alert message. Use the informa-
tion in the alert and follow instructions in
the
FXT 5000 Series Field Service Guide
(http://library.averesystems.com/#service)
to replace the failed fan.
Blinking red
once every
four seconds
(0.25Hz)
Power failure
Check that all power supplies are fully
seated and that power cords are correctly
installed. Ensure that AC power is being
applied to the power supply. Reseat, install
cords, and/or apply power as required.
Check the power supply LEDs and the
management interface for a failed power
supply alert. Use the information in
the alert and follow instructions in the
FXT 5000 Series Field Service Guide
(http://library.averesystems.com/#service)
to replace the failed power supply.
1GbE port
activity/link
LEDs (e0a,
e0b)
Unlit
The port is not linked
Check networking cables and associated
Ethernet switch ports. Replace or reconnect
cable as required and/or enable the switch
port.
Blinking
green
The port is linked and there is
network activity
N/A
Solid green
The port is linked but there is
no network activity
N/A
SATA drive
activity LED
Not used - there are no SATA connected drives in the FXT 5000 Series
Power LED
Unlit
Neither power supply is
receiving AC power,
or
At least one power supply is is
receiving power but the unit is
powered off
Check that at least one power supply has
AC power
Power the unit on by pressing the front
panel power switch or by using the
management interface
Solid green
Unit is powered on and power
is being supplied to at least
one of the node’s power supply
units
N/A
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