Server module features, Back (on the kvm module) of the system, Table 1 – Dell POWEREDGE 1855 User Manual
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Table 1-1. System Status Features
Server Module Features
Each server module has one power button and one KVM module selection button on the front (see
). The indicators include a power indicator,
network link indicators, and a KVM module indicator. The server module also has a custom port on the front of the module. Use the custom cable included with
your system to connect this port to two USB devices (for example, USB diskette drive, USB CD drive, USB mouse) and to video.
Figure 1-3. Server Module Indicators
Indicator Type
Icon
Indicator
Indicator Code
System power
button
N/A
None
Turns the system on and off. Press to turn on the system. Press and hold to turn off the system. Hold briefly
to perform a graceful shutdown of the server modules.
NOTE:
The system power button controls power to all of the server modules and I/O modules in the chassis.
System power
indicator
Off
System does not have power.
Green
System power is on.
Amber
System is plugged in but is not turned on.
Identification
button
N/A
None
Turns on the identification indicators on both the front and back (on the KVM switch module) of the chassis.
Identification
indicator
Off
Chassis is not being identified. This is the default.
Amber, slow
blinking
Chassis is being identified. Either the front or back identification button has been pressed. This indicator can
be turned off by pressing the identification button.
Amber, fast
blinking
System error. Will stop blinking when the error is resolved. See your Installation and Troubleshooting Guide for
more information.
NOTE:
The USB devices can only be connected by using the custom cable supplied with the system.