Table 1-3.

Power Button Indicators

 

 

Indicator

Function

 

 

On

Indicates that power is supplied to the system and the system is operational.

Off

Indicates that no power is supplied to the system.

 

 

NIC Indicator Codes

Each NIC on the back panel has an indicator that provides information on network activity and link status. See Figure 1-3. Table 1-4 lists the NIC indicator codes.

Figure 1-3. NIC Indicators

1

2

1

link indicator

2

activity indicator

Table 1-4.

NIC Indicator Codes

 

 

 

 

Indicator

 

Indicator Code

 

 

Link and activity indicators are off

The NIC is not connected to the network.

Link indicator is green

The NIC is connected to a valid link partner on the network.

Activity indicator is amber blinking

Network data is being sent or received.

 

 

 

Diagnostics Indicator Codes

The four diagnostic indicator lights on the system front panel display error codes during system startup. Table 1-5 lists the causes and possible corrective actions associated with these codes. A highlighted circle indicates the light is on; a non-highlighted circle indicates the light is off.

NOTE: Once the system completes POST, all diagnostic lights will be OFF.

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SC1435 specifications

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