Table 8 Diagnostic indicators (continued)
Icon Description Condition Corrective action
failed power supply unit
(PSU) or voltage
regulator).
Reseat the PSU. If the problem
persists, see the Getting help section.
Temperatur
e indicator
The indicator flashes
amber if the system
experiences a thermal
error (for example, the
ambient temperature is
out of range or fan
failure).
Ensure that none of the following
conditions exist:
l
A cooling fan has been removed or
has failed.
l
System cover, cooling shroud, EMI
filler panel, memory module blank,
or back filler bracket is removed.
l
Ambient temperature is too high.
l
External airflow is obstructed.
See the Getting help section.
Memory
indicator
The indicator flashes
amber if a memory error
occurs.
Check the system event log or system
messages for the location of the failed
memory. Reseat the memory module.
If the problem persists, see the Getting
help section.
Hard drive indicator codes
Each hard drive carrier has an activity indicator and a status indicator. The indicators provide
information about the current status of the hard drive. The activity LED indicates whether hard
drive is currently in use or not. The status LED indicates the power condition of the hard drive.
Figure 9
Hard drive indicators
1. hard drive activity indicator
2. hard drive status indicator
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