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Messages and Codes: Dell PowerEdge 6300 Installation and Troubleshooting Guide
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Messages and Codes: Dell™ PowerEdge™
6300 Installation and Troubleshooting Guide
Applications, operating systems, and the
computer itself are capable of identifying problems and alerting you to them. When a
problem occurs, a message may appear on the monitor screen or a beep code may sound.
Several different types of messages can
indicate when the system is not functioning properly:
- System messages
- System beep codes
- Warning messages
- Diagnostics messages
- Alert messages
- Small computer system interface (SCSI) hard-disk drive indicator codes
This section describes each type of
message and lists the possible causes and actions you can take to resolve any problems
indicated by a message. To determine what type of message you have received, read the
following sections.
System messages alert you to a possible
operating system problem or to a conflict between the software and hardware. Table 1 lists the system messages that can occur and the probable
cause for each message.
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NOTE: If you receive a
system message that is not listed in Table 1, check the
documentation for the application that is running when the message appears and/or the
operating system documentation for an explanation of the message and recommended action. |
Message
|
Cause
|
Corrective Action
|
Address mark not found |
Faulty diskette/tape drive subsystem or hard-disk drive
subsystem (defective system board) |
Replace the system board. See Getting Help,
for instructions on obtaining technical assistance. |
Auxiliary device failure |
Mouse cable connector loose or improperly connected, defective
mouse |
Check the mouse cable connection. If the problem persists,
replace the mouse. |
Attachment failed to respond |
Diskette drive or hard-disk drive controller cannot send data to
associated drive |
Replace the drive's interface cable. |
Bad error-correction code(ECC) on disk read
Controller has failed |
Faulty diskette/tape drive subsystem or hard-disk drive
subsystem (defective system board) |
Replace the system board. See Getting Help,
for instructions on obtaining technical assistance. |
Data error |
Faulty diskette, diskette drive, or hard-disk drive |
Replace the diskette, diskette drive, or hard-disk drive. |
Decreasing available
memory |
Faulty or improperly seated DIMM, DIMMs not installed in sets of
four, or a faulty or improperly seated memory module |
Be sure that the DIMMs are installed in sets of four and in the
proper sockets for each memory bank in use. If this does not resolve the problem, remove
and reseat the DIMMs and the memory module. If the problem persists, replace the DIMMs or
the memory module. See Adding Memory for
instructions on installing or removing DIMMs or the memory module. |
Diskette drive 0 seek failure
Diskette drive 1 seek failure |
Faulty or improperly inserted diskette, incorrect
configuration settings in System Setup program, loose diskette/tape drive interface cable,
or loose power cable |
Replace the diskette. Run the System Setup program to correct
the diskette drive type. See Chapter 4, "Using the System Setup Program," in the
Dell PowerEdge 6300 Systems User's Guide for instructions. Check the diskette/tape
drive interface cable and power cable connections to the drive. |
Diskette read failure
|
Faulty diskette, faulty or improperly connected diskette/tape
drive interface cable, or loose power cable |
Check the diskette/tape drive interface cable and power cable
connections to the drive. See Installing Drives in the External
Bays. Replace the diskette drive interface cable. |
Diskette subsystem reset failed |
Faulty diskette/tape drive controller (defective system board) |
Replace the system board. See Getting Help,
for instructions on obtaining technical assistance. |
Diskette write
protected |
Diskette write-protect feature activated |
Move the write-protect tab on the diskette. |
Drive not ready
|
Diskette missing from or improperly inserted in diskette drive |
Reinsert or replace the diskette. |
ECC host bus parity interrupt at address |
Defective system board |
Replace the system board. See Getting Help,
for instructions on obtaining technical assistance. |
ECC memory parity interrupt at address |
Faulty or improperly seated DIMM, DIMMs not installed in sets of
four, a faulty or improperly seated memory module, or a defective system board |
Be sure that the DIMMs are installed in sets of four and in the
proper sockets for each memory bank in use. If this does not resolve the problem, remove
and reseat the DIMMs and the memory module. If the problem persists, replace the DIMMs or
the memory module. See Adding Memory for
instructions on installing or removing DIMMs or the memory module. If the problem still
persists, replace the system board. See Getting Help, for
instructions on obtaining technical assistance. |
Embedded server management error
Embedded server management is not present |
Embedded server management memory may be temporarily corrupted |
Shut down the system to clear the memory, and then restart the
system. If the problem persists, see Getting Help,
for instructions on obtaining technical assistance. |
Gate A20 failure |
Faulty keyboard controller (defective system board) |
Replace the system board. See Getting Help,
for instructions on obtaining technical assistance. |
General failure |
Operating system corrupted or not installed properly |
Reinstall the operating system. |
Hard disk controller
failure
Hard disk drive read failure
Hard disk failure |
Incorrect configuration settings in System Setup program,
improperly connected hard-disk drive, faulty hard-disk drive controller subsystem
(defective system board), or loose power cable |
Check the hard-disk drive configuration settings in the System
Setup program. See Chapter 4, "Using the System Setup Program," in the Dell
PowerEdge 6300 Systems User's Guide for instructions. Reinstall the hard-disk drive.
Check the interface cable and power cable connections to the backplane board. See Installing Hard-Disk Drives. |
Invalid configuration information - please run SETUP program |
Incorrect ISA_CLR jumper configuration, incorrect configuration
settings in System Setup program, or faulty battery |
Remove the plug from the ISA_CLR jumper. See Jumpers and Switches. Check the System Setup configuration
settings. See Chapter 4, "Using the System Setup Program," in the Dell
PowerEdge 6300 Systems User's Guide for instructions. Replace the battery. See Installing System Board Options. |
Invalid CPU speed detected - check jumpers |
Incorrect microprocessor jumper configuration |
Check the microprocessor speed jumper. See Jumpers and Switches. |
Invalid NVRAM configuration, resource reallocated |
System detected and corrected a resource conflict when system
resources were allocated using the RCU |
No action is required. |
I/O parity interrupt at address |
Expansion card improperly installed or faulty |
Reinstall the expansion cards (see Installing System Board Options).
If the problem persists, replace the expansion card. |
Keyboard clock line failure
Keyboard failure |
Keyboard cable connector loose or improperly connected,
defective keyboard, or defective keyboard/mouse controller (defective system board) |
Check the keyboard cable connection. Replace the keyboard. If
the problem persists, replace the system board. See Getting Help,
for instructions on obtaining technical assistance. |
Keyboard controller
failure |
Defective keyboard/mouse controller (defective system board) |
Replace the system board. See Getting Help,
for instructions on obtaining technical assistance. |
Keyboard data line failure
Keyboard stuck key failure |
Keyboard cable connector loose or improperly connected,
defective keyboard, or defective keyboard/mouse controller (defective system board) |
Check the keyboard cable connection. Replace the keyboard. If
the problem persists, replace the system board. See Getting Help,
for instructions on obtaining technical assistance. |
Memory address line failure at address, read value expecting
value
Memory double word logic failure at
address, read value expecting value
Memory odd/even logic failure at address, read value expecting value
Memory write/read failure at address, read value expecting value |
Faulty or improperly seated DIMM, DIMMs not installed in sets of
four, a faulty or improperly seated memory module, or a defective system board |
Be sure that the DIMMs are installed in sets of four and in the
proper sockets for each memory bank in use. If this does not resolve the problem, remove
and reseat the DIMMs and the memory module. If the problem persists, replace the DIMMs or
the memory module. See Adding Memory for
instructions on installing or removing DIMMs or the memory module. If the problem still
persists, replace the system board. See Getting Help, for
instructions on obtaining technical assistance. |
Memory allocation error |
Faulty application |
Restart the application. |
Memory parity interrupt at address |
Faulty or improperly seated DIMM, DIMMs not installed in sets of
four, or a faulty or improperly seated memory module |
Be sure that the DIMMs are installed in sets of four and in the
proper sockets for each memory bank in use. If this does not resolve the problem, remove
and reseat the DIMMs and the memory module. If the problem persists, replace the DIMMs or
the memory module. See Adding Memory for
instructions on installing or removing DIMMs or the memory module. |
Memory tests terminated by keystroke |
POST memory test terminated by pressing <Spacebar> |
No action is required. |
No boot device available |
Faulty diskette, diskette/tape drive subsystem, hard-disk drive,
hard-disk drive subsystem, or no boot disk in drive A |
Replace the diskette or hard-disk drive. If the problem
persists, replace the system board. See Getting Help,
for instructions on obtaining technical assistance. |
No boot sector on hard-disk drive |
Incorrect configuration settings in System Setup program, or no
operating system on hard-disk drive |
Check the hard-disk drive configuration settings in the System
Setup program. See Chapter 4, "Using the System Setup Program," in the Dell
PowerEdge 6300 Systems User's Guide for instructions. |
No timer tick interrupt |
Defective system board |
Replace the system board. See Getting Help,
for instructions on obtaining technical assistance. |
Non-system disk or disk error |
Faulty diskette, diskette/tape drive subsystem, or hard-disk
drive subsystem |
Replace the diskette or hard-disk drive. If the problem
persists, replace the system board. See Getting Help,
for instructions on obtaining technical assistance. |
Not a boot diskette |
No operating system on diskette |
Use a bootable diskette. |
Plug & Play Configuration error |
Plug and Play or PCI resource configuration failure |
Run the RCU to identify the resource conflict and then
reallocate system resources accordingly. |
Processor or terminator card not installed! |
No microprocessor or terminator card installed in one or more of
the microprocessor connectors |
Ensure that each microprocessor connector has either a
terminator card or a microprocessor installed. See Installing System Board Options
for instructions. |
Read fault
Requested sector not found |
Faulty diskette, diskette/tape drive subsystem, or hard-disk
drive subsystem (defective system board) |
Replace the diskette or hard-disk drive. If the problem
persists, replace the system board. See Getting Help,
for instructions on obtaining technical assistance. |
Reset failed |
Improperly connected diskette/tape drive, hard-disk drive, or
power cable |
Check the diskette/tape drive interface cable and power cable
connections to the diskette drive. See Installing Drives in the
External Bays. Replace the diskette drive interface cable. Reinstall the
hard-disk drive. Check the interface cable and power cable connections to the backplane
board. See Installing Hard-Disk
Drives. |
ROM bad checksum = address |
Expansion card improperly installed or faulty |
Reinstall the expansion cards (see Installing System Board Options).
If the problem persists, replace the expansion card. |
Sector not found |
Defective sectors on diskette or hard-disk drive |
Replace the diskette or hard-disk drive. |
Seek error |
Defective sectors on diskette or hard-disk drive |
Replace the diskette or hard-disk drive. |
Seek operation failed |
Faulty diskette or hard-disk drive |
Replace the diskette or hard-disk drive. |
Shutdown failure |
Defective battery |
Replace the battery. See Installing System Board Options. |
Time-of-day clock stopped |
Defective battery or faulty chip (defective system board) |
Replace the battery. See Installing System Board Options.
If the problem persists, replace the system board. See Getting
Help, for instructions on obtaining technical assistance. |
Time-of-day not set |
Incorrect Time or Date settings or defective system battery |
Check the Time and Date settings. See Chapter 4, "Using the
System Setup Program," in the Dell PowerEdge 6300 Systems User's Guide for
instructions. If the problem persists, replace the battery as instructed in Installing System Board Options. |
Timer chip counter 2 failed |
Defective system board |
Replace the system board. See Getting Help,
for instructions on obtaining technical assistance. |
Unexpected interrupt in protected mode |
Faulty or improperly seated DIMM, DIMMs not installed in sets of
four, a faulty or improperly seated memory module, or a defective system board |
Be sure that the DIMMs are installed in sets of four and in the
proper sockets for each memory bank in use. If this does not resolve the problem, remove
and reseat the DIMMs and the memory module. If the problem persists, replace the DIMMs or
the memory module. See Adding Memory for
instructions on installing or removing DIMMs or the memory module. If the problem still
persists, replace the system board. See Getting Help, for
instructions on obtaining technical assistance. |
Unsupported CPU detected in SLOT n |
Microprocessor not supported by system |
Install a correct version of the microprocessor in the specified
microprocessor connector. See Installing
System Board Options, for instructions. |
Unsupported CPU speed in CMOS |
Microprocessor not supported by BIOS |
Upgrade the BIOS. See Chapter 4, "Using the System Setup Program ," in the Dell PowerEdge 6300
Systems User's Guide for instructions. |
Write fault
Write fault on selected drive |
Faulty diskette or hard-disk drive |
Replace the diskette or hard-disk drive. |
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NOTE: For the full name of an abbreviation or acronym
used in this table, see the abbreviation and acronym list that precedes the Index. |
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When an error that cannot be reported on
the monitor occurs during a boot routine, the computer may emit a series of beeps that
identify the problem. The beep code is a pattern of sounds; for example, one beep followed
by a second beep and then a burst of three beeps (code 1-1-3) means that the computer was
unable to read the data in nonvolatile random-access memory (NVRAM). This information is valuable to the Dell technical support
representative if you need to call for technical assistance.
When a beep code is emitted, write it
down on a copy of the Diagnostics Checklist found in Getting
Help, and then look it up in Table 2. If you are unable
to resolve the problem by looking up the meaning of the beep code, use the Dell
Diagnostics to identify a more serious cause (see Running the Dell
Diagnostics). If you are still unable to resolve the problem, see Getting Help, for instructions on obtaining
technical assistance.
Code
|
Cause
|
Corrective Action
|
1-1-3 |
NVRAM write/read failure |
Replace the system board. See Getting Help, for instructions on obtaining technical
assistance. |
1-1-4 |
BIOS checksum failure |
This fatal error usually requires that you
replace the BIOS firmware. See Getting Help,
for instructions on obtaining technical assistance. |
1-2-1
1-2-2
1-2-3
|
Programmable interval-timer failure
DMA initialization failure
DMA page register write/read failure |
Replace the system board. See Getting Help, for instructions on obtaining technical
assistance. |
1-3-1 |
Main-memory refresh verification failure |
Be sure that the DIMMs are installed in sets of
four and in the proper sockets for each memory bank in use. If this does not resolve the
problem, remove and reseat the DIMMs and the memory module. If the problem persists,
replace the DIMMs or the memory module. See Adding
Memory for instructions on installing or removing DIMMs or the memory module. If the
problem still persists, replace the system board. See Getting Help,
for instructions on obtaining technical assistance. |
1-3-2 |
No memory installed |
Be sure that the DIMMs are installed in sets of
four and in the proper sockets for each memory bank in use. If this does not resolve the
problem, remove and reseat the DIMMs and the memory module. If the problem persists,
replace the DIMMs or the memory module. See Adding
Memory for instructions on installing or removing DIMMs or the memory module. If the
problem still persists, replace the system board. See Getting Help,
for instructions on obtaining technical assistance. |
1-3-3
1-3-4
1-4-1
1-4-2
2-1-1
through
2-4-4 |
Chip or data line failure in the first 64 KB of
main memory
Odd/even logic failure in the first 64 KB of main memory
Address line failure in the first 64 KB of main memory
Parity failure in the first
64 KB of main memory
Bit failure in the first 64 KB of main memory |
Be sure that the DIMMs are installed in sets of
four and in the proper sockets for each memory bank in use. If this does not resolve the
problem, remove and reseat the DIMMs and the memory module. If the problem persists,
replace the DIMMs or the memory module. See Adding
Memory for instructions on installing or removing DIMMs or the memory module. If
the problem still persists, replace the system board. See Getting
Help, for instructions on obtaining technical assistance. |
3-1-1
3-1-2
3-1-3
3-1-4 |
Slave DMA-register failure
Master DMA-register failure
Master interrupt-mask register failure
Slave interrupt-mask register failure |
Replace the system board. See Getting Help, for instructions on obtaining technical
assistance. |
3-2-4 |
Keyboard-controller test failure |
Check the keyboard cable and connector for
proper connection. If the problem persists, run the Keyboard Test Group in the Dell
Diagnostics to determine whether the keyboard or keyboard controller is faulty. See Running the Dell Diagnostics If the keyboard controller is
faulty, replace the system board. See Getting Help,
for instructions on obtaining technical assistance. |
3-3-1 |
CMOS failure |
Run the System Set Test Group in the Dell
Diagnostics to isolate the problem. See Running the Dell
Diagnostics. |
3-3-2 |
System configuration check failure |
Replace the system board. See Getting Help, for instructions on obtaining technical assistance. |
3-3-3 |
Keyboard controller not detected |
Replace the system board. See Getting Help, for instructions on obtaining technical
assistance. |
3-3-4
3-4-1
3-4-2 |
Screen initialization failure
Screen-retrace test failure
Search for video ROM failure |
Run the Video Test Group in the Dell
Diagnostics. See Running the Dell Diagnostics |
4-2-1
4-2-2 |
No timer tick
Shutdown failure |
Replace the system board. See Getting Help, for instructions on obtaining technical assistance. |
4-2-3 |
Gate A20 failure |
Replace the system board. See Getting Help, for instructions on obtaining technical assistance. |
4-2-4 |
Unexpected interrupt in protected mode |
Ensure that all expansion cards are properly
seated, and then reboot the system. |
4-3-1 |
Faulty or improperly seated DIMM, DIMMs not
installed in sets of four, or a faulty or improperly seated memory module |
Be sure that the DIMMs are installed in sets of
four and in the proper sockets for each memory bank in use. If this does not resolve the
problem, remove and reseat the DIMMs and the memory module. If the problem persists,
replace the DIMMs or the memory module. See Adding
Memory for instructions on installing or removing DIMMs or the memory module. |
4-3-3 |
Defective system board |
Replace the system board. See Getting Help, for instructions on obtaining technical assistance. |
4-3-4 |
Time-of-day clock stopped |
Replace the battery (see Installing System Board Options).
If the problem persists, replace the system board. See Getting
Help, for instructions on obtaining technical assistance. |
4-4-1
|
Faulty I/O chip |
Replace the system board. See Getting Help, for instructions on obtaining technical assistance. |
4-4-1 |
Super I/O controller failure |
Replace the system board. See Getting Help, for instructions on obtaining technical assistance. |
4-4-2
|
Parallel-port test failure (defective system
board) |
Replace the system board. See Getting Help, for instructions on obtaining technical
assistance. |
4-4-3 |
Math coprocessor failure (defective
microprocessor) |
Replace the microprocessor. See Chapter 8,
Installing System Board Options
for instructions. |
4-4-4 |
Cache test failure (defective microprocessor) |
Replace the microprocessor. See Installing System Board Options
for instructions. |
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NOTE: For the full name of an abbreviation or acronym
used in this table, see the abbreviation and acronym list that precedes the Index. |
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A warning message alerts you to a
possible problem and asks you to take corrective action before the system continues a
task. For example, before you format a diskette, a message may warn you that you may lose
all data on the diskette, as a way to protect against inadvertently erasing or writing
over the data. These warning messages usually interrupt the procedure and require you to
respond by typing y (yes) or n
(no).
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NOTE: Warning messages are
generated by either the application or the operating system. See Finding
Software Solutions and the documentation that accompanied the operating system and
application for more information on warning messages. |
When you run a test group or subtest in
the Dell Diagnostics, an error message may result. These particular error messages are not
covered in this chapter. Record the message on a copy of the Diagnostics Checklist found
in Getting Help, and then follow the instructions in that chapter
for obtaining technical assistance.
The Dell OpenManage Hardware
Instrumentation Package (HIP) server management application generates alert messages that
appear in the simple network management protocol (SNMP) trap log file. To see the trap
log, select any enterprise under the SNMP trap log icon. (More information about the Alert
Log window and options is provided in the Dell OpenManage HIP online help and the HP
OpenView NNM SE 1.2 With Dell OpenManage HIP 3.2 User's Guide.)
Alert log messages consist of
information, status, warning, and failure messages for drive, temperature, fan, and power
conditions. They can assist you with identifying a problem and may provide you with
information to help you resolve the problem. Table 3 lists
some of the alert log messages from the Dell OpenManage HIP application.
Table 3. Dell OpenManage HIP Application Alert Log
Messages
|
Message
|
Cause
|
Corrective Action
|
Automatic management notification has occurred |
The server stopped functioning and called the notification
number specified in the DC Console Actions tab. |
The server will reboot if the Reset or Power Cycle option was
selected in the Action on Hung Server Notification section of the System Console System
tab. If neither option was selected, the system can be reset using the Remote Management
feature in the Dell Remote Assistant Card utility. |
Chassis intrusion detected |
The chassis of an attached system has been opened. |
Check to make sure the system chassis is closed. |
Current sensor detected a failure |
The system power consumption is exceeding power supply capacity.
The power supply name is provided. |
Verify that all of the expansion cards in the system are
functioning properly. Verify that the load requirements of the hardware configured in the
system does not exceed the capacity of the power supplies. |
Current sensor warning detected |
The system power consumption is exceeding power supply capacity.
The power supply name is provided. |
Verify that all of the expansion cards in the system are
functioning properly. Verify that the load requirements of the hardware configured in the
system does not exceed the capacity of the power supplies. |
Fan sensor detected a failure |
A failure of one or more fans was detected by the
thermal-monitoring facility in the specified server. If possible, the chassis number and
fan number are provided. |
Check for a possible blockage of or
in-
adequate ventilation around the fan. If the fan is not blocked and ventilation is
adequate, check fan connections. If the problem is still not resolved, call Dell for
technical assistance. |
Fan sensor warning detected |
A fan sensor reading on the specified server has exceeded the
user-settable warning thresholds. If possible, the chassis number and fan number are
provided. |
Check for a possible blockage of or in-adequate ventilation
around the fan. If the fan is not blocked and ventilation is adequate, check fan
connections. If the problem is still not resolved, call Dell for technical assistance. |
ECC memory fault |
An ECC error has occurred in system memory. |
Run the appropriate memory test(s) from the
Dell Diagnostics. See Running the Dell Diagnostics for more information. |
Power supply lost redundancy detected |
The system has detected that the system has lost power supply
redundancy. If one (or another) of the power supplies fails, the system will not be able
to maintain operation. This could be the result of a failed power supply or too many
adapters installed in the system. |
Check to see whether the power supply indicators show a power
supply failure. Make sure that the latch switch on each power supply is enabled. Make
certain that each connection to the power source is secure. This could be a normal
condition since the default system configuration is nonredundant. The system will function
normally in a nonredundant configuration. |
Power supply degraded redundancy detected |
A power supply may have failed or a power utilization warning
threshold has been exceeded. The system will function normally in this configuration and
is still redundant. |
Check to see whether the power supply indicators show a power
supply failure. Make sure that the latch switch on each power supply is enabled. Make
certain that each connection to the power source is secure. Check the power utilization
warning thresholds to verify that they are valid values. |
Power supply detected a failure |
The power supply sensor detected a failure in one of the power
supplies. If possible, the power supply number is provided. |
Check to see whether the power supply indicators show a power
supply failure. Make sure that the latch switch on each power supply is enabled. Make
certain that each connection to the power source is secure. |
Temperature sensor detected a failure |
A temperature probe on the backplane board, system board, or
drive carrier in the specified server has exceeded its temperature failure range. If
possible, the chassis number and probe number are provided. |
Check for a fan failure. If needed, replace the fan. Otherwise,
turn off the system and call Dell for technical assistance. |
Temperature sensor warning detected |
A temperature probe on the backplane board, system board, or
drive carrier in the specified server has exceeded its temperature warning range. If
possible, the chassis number and probe number are provided. |
Make sure the fan thresholds are set in a reasonable range.
Check for a fan failure. Make sure the computer cover is properly installed. If the
problem persists, turn off the system and call Dell for technical assistance. |
Voltage sensor detected a failure |
A failure has occurred with the system power supply or voltage
probe(s) on the system board. If possible, the chassis number and probe number are
provided. |
Check the power supply and backplane board connections. If the
power supply is connected properly, call Dell for technical assistance. |
Voltage sensor warning detected |
The voltage probe on the backplane board, system board, or power
supply for the specified server has exceeded its warning range. If possible, the chassis
number and probe number are provided. |
Make sure the user-settable voltage thresholds are set
correctly. If the problem persists, check the power supply and backplane board
connections. If the power supply is connected properly, call Dell for technical
assistance. |
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NOTE: For the full name of
an abbreviation or acronym used in this table, see the abbreviations and acronyms list
that precedes the Index. |
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The following indicators are on the system 's front panel (see Figure 1) :
- The fan/temperature status indicator lights green when the fans are
operating properly and the temperature is within bounds and blinks amber when a fan
failure is detected or temperature is out of bounds.
- The power supply status indicator lights green when the power supplies
are operating normally and blinks amber if a fault is detected with any of the power
supplies or any system voltages.
Figure 1. Front
Panel Indicators
Three indicator lights in each SCSI
hard-disk drive carrier provide information on the status of the SCSI hard-disk drives
(see Figure 2). The SCSI backplane firmware controls the drive
online and drive failure indicators.
Figure 2.
Hard-Disk Drive Indicators
Table 4 lists the
drive indicator patterns established by the SCSI backplane firmware. Different patterns
are displayed as drive events occur in the system. For example, in the event of a
hard-disk drive failure, the "drive failed" pattern appears. After the drive is
selected for removal, the "drive being prepared for removal" pattern appears,
followed by the "drive ready for insertion or removal" pattern. After the
replacement drive is installed, the "drive being prepared for operation" pattern
appears, followed by the "drive online" pattern.
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NOTE: If you do not have a
Dell PowerEdge Expandable RAID Controller host adapter card installed, you will see only
the "drive online" and "drive bay empty" indicator patterns. |
Table 4. SCSI Hard-Disk Drive Indicator Patterns |
Condition
|
Indicator Pattern
|
Identify drive |
All three drive
status indicators blink
simultaneously. |
Drive being
prepared for removal |
The three drive
status indicators flash sequentially. |
Drive ready for
insertion or removal |
All three drive
status indicators are off. |
Drive being
prepared for operation |
The drive online
indicator is on. The drive activity light may flash briefly. |
Drive bay empty |
All three drive
status indicators are off. |
Drive predicted
failure |
The drive online
indicator is on. The drive failure indicator blinks on briefly each second. |
Drive failed |
The drive online
indicator turns off. The drive failure indicator blinks off briefly each second. |
Drive rebuilding |
The drive online
indicator blinks rapidly. |
Drive online |
The drive online
indicator is on. |
The following indicators are on the back
of the power supply (see Figure 3):
- The green indicator is on if the power supply is functioning normally.
- The red indicator is on if a fault is detected with the power supply.
- Both indicators are off when the handle on the power supply is released.
Figure 3. Power
Supply Indicators
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