Indicator codes
The diagnostic indicators on the system front panel display system status during system startup and assist you in
diagnosing system health.
Status LED indicators
The status indicators display solid amber if any error occurs on the system.
Table 28 Status LED indicators and descriptions
Icon
Description
Condition
Corrective action
Drive
indicator
The indicator turns solid amber if
there is a drive error.
l
Check the System Event Log to determine if the drive has an
error.
l
Run the appropriate Online Diagnostics test. Restart the system
and run embedded diagnostics (ePSA).
Temperature
indicator
The indicator turns solid amber if
the system experiences a
thermal error (for example, the
ambient temperature is out of
range or there is a fan failure).
Ensure that none of the following conditions exist:
l
A cooling fan has been removed or has failed.
l
System cover, air shroud, memory module blank, or back filler
bracket is removed.
l
Ambient temperature is too high.
l
External airflow is obstructed.
on page 45
.
Electrical
indicator
The indicator turns solid amber if
the system experiences an
electrical error (for example,
voltage out of range, or a failed
power supply unit (PSU) or
voltage regulator).
Check the System Event Log or system messages for the specific
issue. If it is due to a problem with the PSU, check the LED on the
PSU. Reseat the PSU.
If the problem persists, see
on page 45
.
Memory
indicator
The indicator turns solid amber if
a memory error occurs.
Check the System Event Log or system messages for the location of
the failed memory. Reseat the memory module.
If the problem persists, see
on page 45
.
PCIe indicator The indicator turns solid amber if
a PCIe card experiences an error.
Restart the system. Update any required drivers for the PCIe card.
Reinstall the card.
If the problem persists, see
on page 45
.
System health and system ID indicator codes
The system health and system ID indicator is located on the left control panel of your system.
Figure 16 System health and system ID indicators
System diagnostics and indicator codes
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