Apply Power
1. Verify that the host bus adapter is securely installed in the computer.
2. Verify that the correct media is attached.
3. Plug in and turn on the computer.
4. Observe LEDs for Power On Self Test (POST) results.
View LEDs
Green and yellow LEDs can be seen through openings in the host bus
adapter's mounting bracket. Green indicates power and yellow signifies
port activity. Each port has a corresponding set of green and yellow LEDs.
POST conditions and results are summarized in the following table.
Yellow
LED
Green
LED
State
OFF
OFF
Wake-up failure (dead board). Check the
3.3V LED near the top edge of the HBA
(component side).* If this LED is lit, the slot is
providing 3.3V power.
ON
OFF
POST failure (dead board)
Slow blink
(1 Hz)
OFF
Wake-up failure (dead board)
Fast blink
(4 Hz)
OFF
Failure in POST (dead board)
Flashing
(irregular)
OFF
POST processing in progress
OFF
ON
Failure while functioning
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