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Indicators, Messages, and Codes
Dell™ PowerEdge™ SC430 Systems Installation and Troubleshooting Guide
Front-Panel Indicators and Features
Back-Panel Indicators and Features
NIC Indicator Codes
Power Supply Features
System Messages
System Beep Codes
Warning Messages
Diagnostics Messages
Alert Messages
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
Figure 2 -1 shows the front-panel indicators for hard-drive activity, diagnostics, and local area network (LAN) activity. The power button has a status indicator
built into the button. Also, the optional diskette drive has an activity indicator.
Table 2 -1 details the conditions associated with each front-panel indicator code. Table 2 -2 details the conditions associated with the diagnostic indicator
codes.
Figure 2-1. Front-Panel Indicators and Features
Table 2-1. Front-Panel Indicator Codes
Indicator
Type Activity
Indicator Indicator Code
Power Off The system is off.
Amber blinking The system is powering up. If the hard-drive indicator is off, the power supply may need to be replaced.
If the hard-drive indicator is on, the system board is faulty. Check the diagnostic indicators to see if the specific problem is
identified. See
Table 2 -2 .
Solid amber The power supply is probably good. Check the diagnostic indicators to see if the specific problem is identified. See Table 2 -
2 .
Solid green Indicates that the system is powered on.