Light Pattern

 

 

Problem Description

Suggested Resolution

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

yellow

A possible expansion card failure

1

Determine if a conflict exists by

 

 

 

 

green

has occurred.

 

removing a card (not the graphics

 

 

 

 

 

 

card) and then restarting

A

B

C

D

yellow

 

 

 

 

the computer.

 

 

 

 

yellow

 

2

If the problem persists, reinstall the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

card that you removed, remove a

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

different card, and then restart

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

the computer.

 

 

 

 

 

 

3

Repeat this process for each card. If

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

the computer starts normally,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

troubleshoot the last card removed

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

from the computer for resource

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

conflicts (see your User’s Guide).

 

 

 

 

 

 

4

If the problem persists, contact Dell.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

yellow

A possible graphics card failure

• If the computer has a graphics card,

 

 

 

 

green

has occurred.

 

remove the card, reinstall it, and then

 

 

 

 

 

 

restart the computer.

A

B

C

D

yellow

 

 

 

If the problem still exists, install a

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

green

 

 

graphics card that you know works and

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

restart the computer.

 

 

 

 

 

 

• If the problem persists or the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

computer has integrated graphics,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

contact Dell.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

yellow

A possible floppy or hard drive failure

Reseat all power and data cables and

 

 

 

 

green

has occurred.

restart the computer.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A

B

C

D

green

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

yellow

 

 

 

 

yellow

A possible USB failure has occurred.

 

green

 

A B C D

green

 

 

green

 

Reinstall all USB devices, check cable connections, and then restart

the computer.

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=green

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670, 470 specifications

The Dell PowerEdge 470 and 670 servers stand out in the realm of enterprise computing solutions, catering to diverse business needs with robust performance and reliable technology. These two models serve as essential tools for organizations focusing on scalability, manageability, and energy efficiency.

The Dell PowerEdge 470 is best known for its ability to handle moderate workloads while providing exceptional reliability. It incorporates dual Intel Xeon processors, which enhance its computational power and enable efficient multi-threading capabilities. This makes the 470 particularly suitable for tasks such as database management and virtualization, where performance is paramount. Its support for up to 128GB of RAM ensures that even memory-intensive applications run smoothly.

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In conclusion, the Dell PowerEdge 470 and 670 servers offer a compelling combination of performance, reliability, and manageability. Their design, advanced technologies, and focus on energy efficiency make them ideal choices for enterprises looking to optimize their IT infrastructure while catering to evolving workload demands.