Supermicro SuperServer 5035L-I, User Manual

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Chapter 3: System Interface
3-1
Chapter 3
System Interface
3-1 Overview
There are four LEDs on the control panel to keep you constantly informed of the
overall status of the system as well as the activity and health of specifi c components.
The control panel also is where to fi nd the main power on/off button.
3-2 Control Panel Button
POWER
The main power switch is used to apply or remove power from the power supply
to the server system. Turning off system power with this button removes the main
power but keeps standby power supplied to the system. Therefore, you must
unplug system before servicing.
3-3 Control Panel LEDs
The control panel located on the front of the SC731I-300B chassis has four LEDs.
These LEDs provide you with critical information related to different parts of the
system. This section explains what each LED indicates when illuminated and any
corrective action you may need to take.
HDD
This LED indicates IDE channel activity, SATA drive and/or DVD-ROM drive activity
when fl ashing.