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System diagnostics and indicator codes, Front panel indicator codes

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3 System diagnostics and indicator codes The diagnostic indicators on the system front panel display system status during system startup. Topics: • Front panel indicator codes • NIC indicator codes • Power supply unit Built-in Self Test • Enhanced Pre-Boot System Assessment - ePSA diagnostics • Diagnostics • Diagnostic error messages • System error messages Front panel indicator codes NOTE: No diagnostic indicators are lit when the system is turned off. To start the system, plug it into a working power source and press the power button. Table 19. Front panel indicator codes Icon Description Drive indicator Power-on indicator Condition The indicator flashes white if drives are being accessed. The indicator displays solid and flashing amber if there is a component failure. Corrective action Not applicable. This is due to component failure in the system. For more information, see the Diagnostics section. If the problem persists, see the appropriate Troubleshooting section or the Getting help section. 14 System diagnostics and indicator codes

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System diagnostics and indicator codes
The diagnostic indicators on the system front panel display system status during system startup.
Topics:
Front panel indicator codes
NIC indicator codes
Power supply unit Built-in Self Test
Enhanced Pre-Boot System Assessment — ePSA diagnostics
Diagnostics
Diagnostic error messages
System error messages
Front panel indicator codes
NOTE:
No diagnostic indicators are lit when the system is turned off. To start the system, plug it into a working power
source and press the power button.
Table 19. Front panel indicator codes
Icon
Description
Condition
Corrective action
Drive indicator
The indicator flashes white if
drives are being accessed.
Not applicable.
Power-on indicator
The indicator displays solid and
flashing amber if there is a
component failure.
This is due to component failure
in the system. For more
information, see the Diagnostics
section. If the problem persists,
see the appropriate
Troubleshooting section or the
Getting help section.
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