Important information

Important Information 21
System LEDs and Beep Codes
If your PowerEdge storage server is not booting or responding properly,
you can diagnose some problems using the system's LEDs and beep codes.
For more information about the LEDs and beep codes, see your system's
Installation and Troubleshooting Guide.
Troubleshooting Software-RAID PowerEdge Storage Servers
This section provides checks and solutions to try before you reinstall your
operating system or replace a hard drive. Some of the checks require you
to observe the LEDs on the front and back of the PowerEdge storage
server. For more information about the LEDs, see your Installation and
Troubleshooting Guide.
• Does the power LED show that the PowerEdge storage server is turned
on?
Ensure that the power cable is connected to the PowerEdge storage
server and a power source and that the PowerEdge storage server is
turned on.
• Are the link LEDs on the back of the PowerEdge storage server and any
network switches to which it may be connected illuminated?
Ensure that the Ethernet cable is securely connected to the PowerEdge
storage server and a functioning Ethernet jack.
• Are you using a standard Ethernet cable to connect to the network?
Do not use a crossover cable.
• Have you allowed enough time for the PowerEdge storage server to boot?
The PowerEdge storage server typically takes several minutes to boot.
• Does the PowerEdge storage server boot completely?
Connect a keyboard, mouse, and monitor to the PowerEdge storage
server, and observe the boot process.
• Are the LEDs for all four hard drives on the PowerEdge storage server lit?
If the status LEDs are not all lit, you may have a failed hard drive.