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System diagnostics and indicator codes
The diagnostic indicators on the system front panel display system status during system startup.
Topics:
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System health and system ID indicator codes
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iDRAC Direct LED indicator codes
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NIC indicator codes
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Power supply unit indicator codes
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Drive indicator codes
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Using system diagnostics
System health and system ID indicator codes
The system health and system ID indicator is located on the left control panel of the system.
Figure 129. System health and system ID indicator
1. System health and system ID indicator
Table 76. System health and system ID indicator codes
System health and system ID
indicator code
Solid blue
Blinking blue
Solid amber
Blinking amber
iDRAC Direct LED indicator codes
The iDRAC Direct LED indicator lights up to indicate that the port is connected and is being used as a part of the iDRAC subsystem.
You can configure iDRAC Direct by using a USB to micro USB (type AB) cable, which you can connect to your laptop or tablet. Cable
length should not exceed 3 feet (0.91 meters). Performance could be affected by cable quality. The following table describes iDRAC Direct
activity when the iDRAC Direct port is active:
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System diagnostics and indicator codes
Condition
Indicates that the system is powered on, is healthy, and system ID mode is not active. Press
the system health and system ID button to switch to system ID mode.
Indicates that the system ID mode is active. Press the system health and system ID button to
switch to system health mode.
Indicates that the system is in fail-safe mode. If the problem persists, see the Getting help
section.
Indicates that the system is experiencing a fault. Check the System Event Log for specific
error messages. For information about the event and error messages generated by the
system firmware and agents that monitor system components, go to
> Error Code, type the error code, and then click Look it up.
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