Troubleshooting The System Battery; Troubleshooting Redundant Power Supplies - Dell PowerEdge 2500 Installation And Troubleshooting Manual

Troubleshooting the System Battery

Problem
Error message shows problem with the battery
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System setup program loses the system configuration information
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System date and time will not stay current
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Action
1. Check the connection of the coin cell battery to the system board.
See "Replacing the System Battery" in "Installing System Board Options."
WARNING: There is a danger of a new battery exploding if it is incorrectly installed. Replace the battery only with the same or equivalent type
recommended by the manufacturer. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions.
2. If the problem is not resolved by reseating the battery, replace the battery.
If the problem is not resolved by replacing the battery, see

Troubleshooting Redundant Power Supplies

Problem
Amber fault indicator on the system front panel lights up
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Red fault indicator blinks on the power supply or is lit up continuously
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Action
1. Open the front bezel.
See "Removing the Front Bezel."
CAUTION: The power supplies are hot-pluggable. The system requires two power supplies to be installed for the system to operate normally.
The system is in the redundant mode when all three power supplies are installed. Remove and replace only one power supply at a time.
2. While grasping the power supply handle, push down on the release lever and pull the power supply straight out to clear the chassis.
3. Slide the new power supply into the chassis.
Troubleshooting a Cooling Fan
Problem
Amber fault indicator on the system front bezel lights up
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Server management application program issues a fan-related error message
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Action
1. Open the front bezel.
See "Removing the Front Bezel."
2. Remove the system cover.
NOTE: There are two fan assemblies containing two individual fans. One assembly is located near the SCSI backplane board. The other fan assembly is
attached to the back-panel.
CAUTION: The cooling fans are hot-pluggable. To maintain proper cooling while the system is on, only replace one fan at a time.
3. Locate the faulty fan and while pressing the release lever, grasp the fan and lift straight up to clear the fan assembly (see Figure 5-6).
"Getting Help," for instructions on obtaining technical assistance.