Chapter 3. Server Controls, Leds, And Power; Front View - IBM System x3200 Installation Manual

Chapter 3. Server controls, LEDs, and power

This section describes the controls and light-emitting diodes (LEDs) and how to turn
the server on and off.

Front view

The following illustration shows the controls, LEDs, and connectors on the front of
the server.
Power-on LED
Power-control button
Hard disk drive activity LED
System-error LED
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When this LED is lit, it indicates that the server is turned on. When this LED
is off, it indicates that ac power is not present, or the power supply or the
LED itself has failed. The LED will flash if the system is turned off and the
power cord is still attached to the server.
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 cords from
the electrical outlets.
Press this button to turn the server on and off manually.
When this LED is flashing, it indicates that a hard disk drive is in use.
When this amber LED is lit, it indicates that a system error has occurred.
An LED on the system board might also be lit to help isolate the error. See
Chapter 5, "Solving problems," on page 47 for additional information.
Detailed troubleshooting information is in the Problem Determination and
Service Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD.
Power-on
LED
Power-control
button
Hard disk drive
activity LED
System-error
LED
USB connectors
CD-eject or
DVD-eject button
CD or DVD drive
activity LED
Optional
diskette-eject
button
Optional
diskette drive
activity LED
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