Control Panel - Supermicro SuperWorkstation SYS-531R-I User Manual

Control Panel

A power button and a UID button as well as status LEDs are located on the control panel
at the front of the chassis. The locations and descriptions of these buttons and LEDs are
provided below. See
Features Description
The main power switch is used to apply or remove power from the power supply to the
workstation. Turning off system power with this button removes the main power but
Power Button
maintains standby power. To perform many maintenance tasks, you must remove system
power and unplug the power cable before servicing.
NIC LEDs Indicates network activity on a LAN when flashing.
HDD LED Indicates activity on the hard drive when flashing.
USB Ports Two USB 3.2 Gen1 ports
Information LED Alerts operator to several states (noted in the table below).
Status
Continuously ON and red
Blinking red (1 Hz)
Blinking red (0.25 Hz)
Blue, solid
Blinking blue
Chapter 4 for details on the control panel connections.
Information LED
USB Ports
Figure 1-2. Control Panel
Control Panel Features
Information LED
Description
An overheat condition has occurred. (This may be caused by cable
congestion.)
Fan failure, check for an inoperative fan.
Power failure, check for a non-operational power supply.
UID has been activated locally to locate the workstation in a rack
environment.
UID has been activated using the BMC to locate the workstation in
a rack environment.
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Chapter 1: Introduction
NIC LED
Power Button
Drive LED