Diagnostic Indicators
The diagnostic indicators on the system front panel display error status during system startup.
Diagnostic indicators on the front panel
Note: The diagnostic indicators are not present if the system is equipped with an LCD display.
Note: No diagnostic indicators are lit when the system is turned off. To start the system, plug
it into a working power source and press the power button.
Item 1 is the health indicator, that indicates the health status of the system. The indicator turns
solid blue if the system is turned on and in good health. The indicator flashes amber if the system is
turned on or in standby, and if any issue occurs (for example, a failed fan or hard drive). Item 2 is
the hard drive indicator, that flashes amber if an error occurs related to hard drive. Item 3 is the
electrical indicator that flashes amber if an electrical error occurs (for example, voltage out of
range, or a failed power supply unit or voltage regulator). Item 4 is the temperature indicator that
flashes amber if a thermal error occurs (for example, a temperature out of range or fan failure).
Item 5 is the memory indicator that flashes amber if a memory error occurs. Item 6 is the PCIe
indicator that flashes amber if an error occurs related to PCIe card.
Table 8 Diagnostic indicators
Icon Description Condition Corrective action
Health
indicator
The indicator turns solid
blue if the system is in
good health.
None required.
The indicator flashes
amber:
l
When the system is
turned on.
l
When the system is
in standby.
l
If any error condition
exists. For example, a
failed fan, PSU, or a
hard drive.
Check the System Event Log or
system messages for the specific
issue. For more information about error
messages, see the
Dell Event and Error
Messages Reference Guide
at Dell.com/
openmanagemanuals > OpenManage
software.
The POST process is interrupted
without any video output due to invalid
memory configurations. See the
Getting help section.
Hard drive
indicator
The indicator flashes
amber if there is a hard
drive error.
Check the System Event Log to
determine the hard drive that has an
error. Run the appropriate Online
Diagnostics test. Restart the system
and run embedded diagnostics (ePSA).
If the hard drives are configured in a
RAID array, restart the system and
enter the host adapter configuration
utility program.
Electrical
indicator
The indicator flashes
amber if the system
experiences an electrical
error (for example,
voltage out of range, or a
Check the System Event Log or
system messages for the specific
issue. If it is due to a problem with the
PSU, check the LED on the PSU.
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