Back-Panel Features And Indicators; Connecting External Devices; Power Indicator Codes - Dell PowerEdge 6850 User Manual

Condition
Identify drive
Drive being prepared for removal
Drive ready for insertion or removal Both drive indicators are off.
Drive being prepared for operation
Drive predicted failure
Drive failed
Drive rebuilding
Drive online
Back-Panel Features and Indicators
Figure 1-3 shows the controls, indicators, and connectors located on the system's back panel.
Figure 1-3. Back-Panel Features and Indicators

Connecting External Devices

When connecting external devices to your system, follow these guidelines:
Most devices must be connected to a specific connector and device drivers must be installed before the device operates properly. (Device drivers are
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normally included with your operating system software or with the device itself.) See the documentation that accompanied the device for specific
installation and configuration instructions.
Always attach external devices while your system is turned off. Next, turn on any external devices before turning on the system (unless the
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documentation for the device specifies otherwise).
For information about individual connectors, see your Installation and Troubleshooting Guide. For information about enabling, disabling, and configuring I/O ports
and connectors, see "Using the System Setup
Power Indicator Codes
The power button on the front panel controls the power input to the system's power supplies. The power indicator can provide information on power status
(see Figure 1-1). Table 1-4 lists the power button indicator codes.
Table 1-4. Power Button Indicators
Indicator Function
On Indicates that power is supplied to the system and the system is operational.
Off Indicates that no power is supplied to the system.
Blinking Indicates that power is supplied to the system, but the system is in a standby state. For information on standby states, see your operating
system documentation.
Indicator Pattern
The green power-on/fault indicator blinks four times per second.
The green power-on/fault indicator blinks two times per second.
The green power-on/fault indicator is on.
The power-on/fault indicator slowly blinks green, amber, and off.
The amber power-on/fault indicator blinks four times per second.
The green power-on/fault indicator blinks slowly.
The green power-on/fault indicator is on.
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