Status lcd, Scsi hard-drive indicators, Power indicator – Dell PowerEdge 2650 User Manual
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Power Indicator
The system has indicators on the front panel and the power supplies that denote system power status (see
).
Power Indicator Codes
The power button controls the AC power input to the system's power supplies. The power button indicator can provide information on power status.
lists the power-button indicator codes.
SCSI Hard-Drive Indicators
Each SCSI hard-drive carrier has two indicators: a busy indicator and a status indicator (see
). The indicators provide information on the status of
the respective hard drive.
lists the drive indicator codes.
Figure 1-3. SCSI Hard-Drive Indicators
lists the drive indicator codes. Different codes display as drive events occur in the system. For example, in the event of a hard-drive failure, the "drive
fail" code appears. After the drive is selected for removal, the "prepared for removal" code appears. After the replacement drive is installed, the "prepared for
operation, drive online" code appears.
Status LCD
The system's bezel indicator (see
) shows when the system is operating correctly, when the system needs attention, or when the system is being
identified (see "
System Identification Indicators
"). When the bezel indicator signals an error condition, open the bezel to see further information provided be
the LCD.
The LCD can display two lines of alphanumeric characters. The display codes are presented in two color combinations:
Table 1-4. Power Indicator Codes
Indicator Indicator Code
On
Indicates that power is supplied to the system, and the system is operational.
Off
Indicates that no power is supplied to the system.
Blinking
Indicates that power is supplied to the system, but the system is in a standby state. For more information on standby states, see your operating
system documentation.
Table 1-5. SCSI Hard-Drive Indicator Codes
Indicator
Indicator Code
Drive bay empty, ready for insertion or removal
Off
Drive being prepared for operation, drive online
Steady green
Identify drive
Blinks green four times per second
Drive being prepared for removal
Blinks green twice per second at equal intervals
Drive rebuilding
Blinks green twice per second at unequal intervals
Drive failed
Blinks amber four times per second
Predicted failure for the drive
Blinks green, then amber, and then off, repeating this sequence every two seconds
Drive online
Steady green
NOTE:
The "drive busy" indicator signifies whether the hard drive is active on the SCSI bus. This indicator is controlled by the hard drive.