IBM System x3650 Type 7979 Problem Determination And Service Manual page 24

The following controls, LEDs, and connectors are on the operator information panel:
v Power-control button: Press this button to turn the server on and off manually.
v Power-on LED: When this LED is lit and not flashing, it indicates that the server
v Hard disk drive activity LED: When this LED is flashing, it indicates that a hard
v System-locator LED: Use this LED to visually locate the server among other
v Information LED: When this LED is lit, it indicates that a noncritical event has
v System-error LED: When this LED is lit, it indicates that a system error has
v Release latch: Slide this latch to the left to access the light path diagnostics
USB connectors: Connect a USB device, such as USB mouse, keyboard, or other
USB device, to either of these connectors.
Video connector: Connect a monitor to this connector. The video connectors on
the front and rear of the server can be used simultaneously.
Hard disk drive activity LED: Each hot-swap hard disk drive has an activity LED.
When this LED is flashing, it indicates that the drive is in use.
Hard disk drive status LED: Each hot-swap hard disk drive has a status LED.
When this LED is lit, it indicates that the drive has failed. When this LED is flashing
slowly (one flash per second), it indicates that the drive is being rebuilt as part of a
RAID configuration. When the LED is flashing rapidly (three flashes per second), it
indicates that the controller is identifying the drive.
CD/DVD-eject button: Press this button to release a CD or DVD from the
CD-RW/DVD drive.
CD/DVD drive activity LED: When this LED is lit, it indicates that the CD-RW/DVD
drive is in use.
Rack release latches: Press these latches to release the server from the rack.
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IBM System x3650 Type 7979 and 1914: Problem Determination and Service Guide
A power-control-button shield comes installed on the server to prevent the server
from being turned off accidentally.
is turned on. When this LED is flashing, it indicates that the server is turned off
and still connected to an ac power source. When this LED is off, it indicates that
ac power is not present, or the power supply or the LED itself has failed.
Note: If this LED is off, it does not mean that there is no electrical power in the
server. The LED might be burned out. To remove all electrical power from the
server, you must disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet.
disk drive is in use.
servers. You can use IBM Director to light this LED remotely.
occurred. An LED on the light path diagnostics panel is also lit to help isolate the
error.
occurred. An LED on the light path diagnostics panel is also lit to help isolate the
error.
panel, which is behind the operator information panel.