HP Enterprise 500 manual Formatter to control panel communication interruptions

Formatter to control panel communication interruptions

●The firmware does not fully initialize and configure the control panel interface.

●The control panel is not functioning (either a failed component or power problem).

●Interface cabling between the formatter and control panel is damaged or disconnected.

TIP: If the heartbeat LED is illuminated—by an error condition or normal operation—the formatter is fully seated and the power is on. The pins for the LED circuit in the formatter connector are recessed so that this LED will not illuminate unless the formatter is fully seated.

The heartbeat LED operates according to the product state. When the product is initializing, see Heartbeat LED, product initialization on page 247. When the product is in Ready mode, see Connectivity LED, product operating on page 249.

Heartbeat LED, product initialization

The following table describes the heartbeat LED operation while the product is executing the firmware boot process.

NOTE: When the initialization process completes the heartbeat LED should be illuminated solid green —the LED is off if the product is in Sleep mode.

If after initialization the heartbeat LED is not solid green, see Connectivity LED, product operating on page 249.

Table 3-2Heartbeat LED, product initialization

Product initializing	Heartbeat LED, normal state	Heartbeat LED, error state
state
No power (power cord	Off	Not applicable
unplugged or power
switch off)
Power on (immediately	Red, solid	Red, solid
after the power switch	● Duration should be 1 second or less	● Firmware error; problem finding hardware
pressed)
		and booting the serial peripheral interface
		flash memory
		◦	Boot process halted
		Replace the formatter.
Serial peripheral	Green, solid	Red, solid
interface (SPI) flash		● Firmware error; problem corrupt or missing
memory boot
		SPI flash memory
		◦	Boot process halted
		Replace the formatter.

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