Dell PowerEdge 1800 - Manual (Page 9)

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System Overview
Dell™ PowerEdge™ 1800 Systems User's Guide
System Orientation
Indicators on the Bezel
Front-Panel Features and Indicators
Back-Panel Features and Indicators
Power Indicator Codes
System Features
Supported Operating Systems
Power Protection Devices
Other Documents You May Need
Obtaining Technical Assistance
This section describes the major hardware and software features of your system and provides information about the indicators on the system's front and back
panels. It also provides information about other documents you may need when you set up your system and how you can obtain technical assistance.
System Orientation
Figure 1 -1 shows the rack and tower versions of your system. The illustrations in this document are based on the rack version.
Figure 1-1. Tower and Rack-Mount Orientations With Standard Bezel
Indicators on the Bezel
The system bezel (standard) incorporates blue and amber system-status indicators. The blue indicator lights up when the system is operating correctly. The
amber indicator lights when the system needs attention due to a problem with power supplies, fans, system temperature, or SCSI hard drives.
Table 1 -1 lists the system's indicator patterns. Different patterns are displayed that indicate events occurring in the system.
Table 1-1. System-Status Indicator Patterns
Front-Panel Features and Indicators
Figure 1 -2 shows the controls, indicators, and connectors located on the system's front panel.
Figure 1-2. Front-Panel Features and Indicators
Blue Indicator Amber Indicator Description
Off Off Power is not available to the system.
Off Blinking The system has detected an error. See your Installation and Troubleshooting Guide for more information.
On Off Power is on, and the system is operational.
Blinking Off The indicator has been activated to identify the system in a rack.
NOTE: While the system is being identified, the blue indicator blinks, even though an error has been detected. After the system is identified, the blue
indicator stops blinking and the amber indicator resumes blinking.