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3 Hardware configuration

Refer to the table below for a list of LED states and the power supply status indicated by each state.

Power

Predictive

Fail

 

fail

Status

(Green)

(Amber)

(Amber)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Off

Off

Off

No power to all power supplies.

 

 

 

 

Off

Off

On

Power supply failure or no

 

 

 

power to this power supply.

 

 

 

 

Blinking

Off

Off

AC power present, standby

 

 

 

outputs on.

 

 

 

 

On

Off

Off

Power supply on, DC outputs

 

 

 

normal.

 

 

 

 

On

Off

Blinking

Current limit.

 

 

 

 

On

On or

Off

Imminent failure predicted; fan

 

Blinking

 

performance problem.

 

 

 

 

Note: If all power supply modules are functioning and all power cables from the power distribution board are properly connected to the mainboard and other components, but the server won't power on, replace the power distribution board (refer to

page 105).

Removing and installing a power supply module

To remove a power supply module

1Disconnect the AC power cord for the supply from the wall outlet or power source.

2Remove the four screws that secure the power supply.

3Pull the latch handle to release the power supply module and carefully pull the module out of the power supply bay.

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Acer Altos G900 manual Removing and installing a power supply module, To remove a power supply module

Altos G900 specifications

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