Troubleshooting

When the MDS600 does not power up

If the MDS600 does not power up:

1.Ensure that the MDS600 is connected to a working AC source.

2.Ensure that the power source is working properly:

oCheck the status using the system power LED on the rear panel ("Rear panel LEDs and buttons" on page 8).

oBe sure that the Power On/Standby button was pressed firmly and held for approximately 3 seconds.

3.Ensure that the power supplies are working properly.

Check the status using the power supply LEDs ("Rear panel LEDs and buttons" on page 8).

4.Remove all AC power cords from enclosure power supplies and reinsert them.

5.Restart the system.

6.Check the MDS600 for the following normal power-up sequence to be sure that the system meets the minimal hardware requirements and is powered up during normal operations:

a.The rear panel power LED turns from standby (amber) to on (solid green).

b.The system fans spin up to a high speed, and then spin down to a normal operating speed.

LED behavior

Issue

Possible reasons

Possible solutions

 

 

 

Power supply LED

• The power cords are not

• Be sure that the power cord is connected to the

is off

connected or AC power is not

power supply.

 

available.

• Be sure that the power supply is undamaged

 

• The power supply might not be

and is fully seated.

 

inserted properly, it might have a

• Be sure that all pins on the connectors and

 

damaged connector, or it might

components are straight.

 

have failed.

• Contact an authorized service provider for

 

 

assistance.

 

 

 

Fan LED is off

• The fan might not be inserted

• Be sure that the fan is undamaged and is fully

 

properly, it might have a

seated.

 

damaged connector, or it might

• Be sure that all pins on the connectors and

 

have failed.

components are straight.

 

 

• Contact an authorized service provider for

 

 

assistance.

 

 

 

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