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The iDRAC Direct LED indicator table describes iDRAC Direct activity when configuring iDRAC Direct by using the management
port (USB XML Import).
Table 13. iDRAC Direct LED indicators
Convention iDRAC Direct LED
indicator pattern
Condition
A Green
Turns green for a minimum of two seconds to indicate the start and end
of a file transfer.
B Flashing green Indicates file transfer or any operation tasks.
C Green and turns off Indicates that the file transfer is complete.
D Not lit Indicates that the USB is ready to be removed or that a task is complete.
The following table describes iDRAC Direct activity when configuring iDRAC Direct by using your laptop and cable (Laptop
Connect):
Table 14. iDRAC Direct LED indicator patterns
iDRAC Direct LED indicator pattern Condition
Solid green for two seconds
Indicates that the laptop is connected.
Flashing green (on for two seconds
and off for two seconds)
Indicates that the laptop connected is recognized.
Turns off Indicates that the laptop is unplugged.
Indicator codes for redundant power supply unit
Each AC power supply unit (PSU) has an illuminated translucent handle that indicates whether power is present or whether a
power fault has occurred.
Figure 14. AC PSU status indicator
1. AC PSU status indicator or handle
Table 15. Redundant AC PSU status indicator (continued)
Convention Power Indicator
Pattern
Condition
A Green A valid power source is connected to the PSU and the PSU is operational.
B Flashing green When the PSU firmware is being updated, the PSU handle flashes green.
CAUTION: Do not disconnect the power cord or unplug the PSU when
updating firmware. If firmware update is interrupted, the PSUs will not
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