Users Guide

Viewing system front panel LED status
To view the current system ID LED status, in iDRAC web interface, go to System > Overview > Front Panel. The Front Panel
section displays the current front panel status:
● Solid blue — No errors present on the managed system.
● Blinking blue — Identify mode is enabled (regardless of managed system error presence).
● Solid amber — Managed system is in failsafe mode.
● Blinking amber — Errors present on managed system.
When the system is operating normally (indicated by blue Health icon on the LED front panel), then both Hide Error and
UnHide Error is grayed-out. You can hide or unhide the errors only for rack and tower servers.
To view system ID LED status using RACADM, use the getled command.
For more information, see the iDRAC RACADM CLI Guide available at https://www.dell.com/idracmanuals.
Hardware trouble indicators
The hardware related problems are:
● Failure to power up
● Noisy fans
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Loss of network connectivity
● Hard drive failure
● USB media failure
● Physical damage
Based on the problem, use the following methods to correct the problem:
● Reseat the module or component and restart the system
● In case of a blade server, insert the module into a different bay in the chassis
● Replace hard drives or USB flash drives
● Reconnect or replace the power and network cables
If problem persists, see the Installation and Service Manual available at https://www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals for specific
troubleshooting information about the hardware device.
CAUTION:
You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product
documentation, or as directed by online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is
not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with
the product.
Viewing system health
You can view the status for the following components on the iDRAC, CMC and, OME-Modular Web interfaces:
● Batteries
● CPUs
● Cooling
● Intrusion
● Memory
● Power Supplies
● Removable Flash Media
● Voltages
● Miscellaneous
Click any component name in the Server Health section to view details about the component.
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Troubleshooting managed system using iDRAC