CloudVision Appliance 300-CV - Series Status Indicators

LCD Panel Features

The system's LCD panel provides system information and status and error messages to indicate if the system is operating correctly or if the system needs attention.

The LCD back-light lights blue during normal operating conditions.

When the system needs attention, the LCD lights amber and displays an error code followed by descriptive text.

Note: If the system is connected to a power source and an error is detected, the LCD lights amber regardless of whether the system is turned on or off.

The LCD back-light turns OFF when the system is in standby mode and can be turned on by pressing either the Select, Left, or Right button on the LCD panel.

The LCD back-light remains OFF if LCD messaging is turned off through the iDRAC utility, the LCD panel, or other tools.

Table 1. LCD Panel Features Description
Item	Button	Description
1	Left	Moves the cursor back in one-step increments.
2	Select	Selects the menu item highlighted by the cursor.
3	Right	Moves the cursor forward in one-step increments. During message scrolling: Press once to increase scrolling speed. Press again to return to the default scrolling speed. Press again to repeat the cycle. Press again to stop.

Status LED Indicators

Note: The indicators display solid amber if any error occurs.

Table 2. Status LED Indicators and Descriptions
**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 drive).

**Item 2** is the drive indicator that flashes amber if an error occurs related to 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, 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.
Description	Condition	Corrective Action
Drive Indicator	The indicator turns solid amber if there is a drive error.	Check the System Event Log to determine if the drive has an error. Run the appropriate Online Diagnostics test. Restart the system and run embedded diagnostics (ePSA). If the drives are configured in a RAID array, restart the system, and enter the host adapter configuration utility program.
Temperature Indicator	The indicator turns solid amber if the system experiences a thermal error (for example, the ambient temperature is out of range, or there is a fan failure).	Ensure that none of the following conditions exist: A cooling fan has been removed or has failed. System cover, air shroud, memory module blank, or back filler bracket is removed. Ambient temperature is too high. External airflow is obstructed.
Electrical Indicator	The indicator turns solid amber if the system experiences an electrical error (for example, voltage out of range, or a failed power supply unit (PSU) or voltage regulator).	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. Reseat the PSU.
Memory Indicator	The indicator turns solid 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.
PCIe Indicator	The indicator turns solid amber if a PCIe card experiences an error.	Restart the system. Update any required drivers for the PCIe card. Reinstall the card.

iDRAC Direct LED Indicator Codes

The iDRAC Direct LED indicator lights up to indicate that the port is connected and is being used as a part of the iDRAC subsystem.

You can configure iDRAC Direct by using a USB to micro USB (type AB) cable, which you can connect to your laptop or tablet. The following table describes iDRAC Direct activity when the iDRAC Direct port is active:

Table 3. iDRAC Direct LED Indicator CodesThe iDRAC Direct LED indicator codes table describes the iDRAC status when it is solid green, flashing green, and when it is turned off.
iDRAC Direct LED Indicator Code	Condition
Solid green for two seconds.	Indicates that the laptop or tablet is connected.
Flashing green (on for two seconds and off for two seconds).	Indicates that the laptop or tablet connected is recognized.
Turns off.	Indicates that the laptop or tablet is unplugged.

iDRAC Quick Sync 2 Indicator Codes

iDRAC Quick Sync 2 module (optional) is located on the left control panel of your system.

Table 4. iDRAC Quick Sync 2 Indicators and DescriptionsThis table describes the Quick Sync status indicators. The indicator statuses are Off, which is the default state, Solid white, blinks white rapidly, blinks white slowly, blinks white five times rapidly and then turns off, solid amber, and blinking amber.
iDRAC Quick Sync 2 indicator code	Condition	Corrective action
Off (default state)	Indicates that the iDRAC Quick Sync 2 feature is turned off. Press the iDRAC Quick Sync 2 button to turn on the iDRAC Quick Sync 2 feature.	If the LED fails to turn on, reseat the left control panel flex cable and check.
Solid white	Indicates that iDRAC Quick Sync 2 is ready to communicate. Press the iDRAC Quick Sync 2 button to turn off.	If the LED fails to turn off, restart the system.
Blinks white rapidly	Indicates data transfer activity.
Blinks white slowly	Indicates that firmware update is in progress.
Blinks white five times rapidly and then turns off	Indicates that the iDRAC Quick Sync 2 feature is disabled.	Check if iDRAC Quick Sync 2 feature is configured to be disabled by iDRAC.
Solid amber	Indicates that the system is in fail-safe mode.	Restart the system.
Blinking amber	Indicates that the iDRAC Quick Sync 2 hardware is not responding properly.	Restart the system.

NIC Indicator Codes

Each NIC on the back of the system has indicators that provide information about the activity and link status. The activity LED indicator indicates if data is flowing through the NIC, and the link LED indicator indicates the speed of the connected network.

Table 5. NIC Indicator CodesThe NIC indicators table describes different NIC indicator codes and condition of the connectivity.
Status	Condition
Link and activity indicators are off.	The NIC is not connected to the network.
Link indicator is green, and activity indicator is blinking green.	The NIC is connected to a valid network at its maximum port speed and data is being sent or received.
Link indicator is amber and activity indicator is blinking green.	The NIC is connected to a valid network at less than its maximum port speed and data is being sent or received.
Link indicator is green, and activity indicator is off.	The NIC is connected to a valid network at its maximum port speed and data is not being sent or received.
Link indicator is amber and activity indicator is off.	The NIC is connected to a valid network at less than its maximum port speed and data is not being sent or received.
Link indicator is blinking green and activity is off.	NIC identify is enabled through the NIC configuration utility.

Power Supply Unit Indicator Codes

AC power supply units (PSUs) have an illuminated translucent handle that serves as an indicator. The indicator shows whether power is present or if a power fault has occurred.

AC PSU status indicator/handle.

Table 6. AC PSU Status Indicator CodesThis table describes the AC PSU status indicators and what condition is the PSU when the power indicator light is green, blinking green, blinking amber, and when it is not illuminated.
Power Indicator Codes	Condition
Green	A valid power source is connected to the PSU, and the PSU is operational.
Blinking amber	Indicates a problem with the PSU.
Not illuminated	Power is not connected to the PSU.
Blinking green	When the firmware of the PSU is being updated, the PSU handle blinks green. CAUTION: Do not disconnect the power cord or unplug the PSU when updating the firmware. If the firmware update is interrupted; the PSUs do not function.
Blinking green and turns off	When hot-plugging a PSU, the PSU handle blinks green five times at a rate of 4 Hz and turns off. This indicates a PSU mismatch concerning efficiency, feature set, health status, or supported voltage. CAUTION: If two PSUs are installed, both the PSUs must have the same type of label; for example, Extended Power Performance (EPP) label. Mixing PSUs from previous generations of PowerEdge servers is not supported, even if the PSUs have the same power rating. This results in a PSU mismatch condition or failure to turn the system on. CAUTION: When correcting a PSU mismatch, replace only the PSU with the blinking indicator. Swapping the PSU to make a matched pair can result in an error condition and unexpected system shutdown. To change from a high output configuration to a low output configuration or vice versa, you must turn off the system. CAUTION: AC PSUs support both 240 V and 120 V input voltages except for Titanium PSUs, which support only 240 V. When two identical PSUs receive different input voltages, they can output different wattage, and trigger a mismatch. CAUTION: If two PSUs are used, they must be of the same type and have the same maximum output power.