LED Information

The Intel® Server Board S5000PAL includes LEDs that can aid in troubleshooting your system. A table of these LEDs with a description of their use is listed below.

Table 8. LED Information

LED Name

Function

Location

LED Color

Notes

 

 

 

 

 

Power

Indicates system power

Front control

Green

Off = Power is off or in sleep

 

is on or off

panel

 

state S5

 

 

 

 

On = Power is on or in sleep

 

 

 

 

stats S0

 

 

 

 

 

ID

Aid in server

Front control

Blue

Press ID LED button or use

 

identification from the

panel and

 

Server Management software

 

back panel

board rear left

 

to turn the LED on and off.

 

 

corner

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

System

Visible fault warning

Control panel

Green or

Green = No Fault

Status

 

and board rear

Amber

Green blinking = degraded

 

 

left corner

 

 

 

 

condition

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Amber blinking = non-critical

 

 

 

 

error

 

 

 

 

Amber = critical or non-

 

 

 

 

recoverable error

 

 

 

 

 

BIOS POST Beep Codes

The table below lists the POST error beep codes. Prior to system video initialization, the BIOS uses these beep codes to inform users of error conditions. Please note that not all error conditions are supported by BIOS beep codes.

 

Table 9. POST Error Beep Codes

 

 

Number of

Reason for Beeps and Action to Take

Beeps

 

 

 

1, 2, or 3

Memory error. Reseat the memory or replace the DIMMs with known good

 

modules.

 

 

4 - 7 or 9 - 11

Fatal error indicating a possible serious system problem. Remove all add-in

 

cards and re-start the system. If the error still occurs, contact your system

 

manufacturer. If the beep codes are not generated after the add-in cards

 

are removed, insert the cards one at a time, booting the system between

 

each card addition, until the beeps again occur to reveal the malfunctioning

 

card.

 

 

8

Replace or reseat the system video add-in card. If on-board video is bing

 

used, the server board may be faulty.

 

 

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SR1550AL, SR1550ALSAS specifications

The Intel SR1550ALSAS and SR1550AL servers are designed to provide reliable and high-performing solutions for various enterprise applications. Built on Intel's robust architecture, these server systems cater to businesses seeking efficient data management, scalable infrastructure, and effective virtualization support.

One of the main features of the SR1550 series is its dual-socket capability, accommodating Intel Xeon processors, which deliver exceptional multi-threaded performance. This allows organizations to enhance processing power to handle demanding workloads effectively, such as databases, transactional applications, and virtualization tasks. The server can support a significant amount of RAM, typically up to 512 GB of DDR3 memory, ensuring ample resources for modern applications requiring substantial memory bandwidth.

The SR1550 model comes equipped with various storage options to support large data sets. With support for multiple SATA and SAS drives, users can configure the server to meet their performance needs, whether it is for fast access speeds or high-capacity storage requirements. Hot-swap drive bays improve maintenance efficiency, allowing administrators to replace drives without downtime.

In terms of connectivity, the SR1550 servers feature multiple Ethernet ports and expansion slots, providing flexibility for network configurations and the integration of additional components. The server supports PCIe slots for adding GPUs, RAID controllers, or additional network interfaces, enhancing versatility and performance for various use cases.

The SR1550 series also incorporates advanced management features to simplify administration. The Intel Integrated Lights Out Manager (ILOM) allows remote monitoring and management, which is crucial for maintaining uptime and performing troubleshooting without physical access to the hardware.

Another significant characteristic is the design's attention to energy efficiency. Intel's architecture optimizes power consumption, and advanced cooling techniques ensure that the system operates under thermal thresholds, thus maximizing performance while managing energy usage effectively.

In summary, the Intel SR1550ALSAS and SR1550AL servers combine a powerful processor architecture, scalability, extensive storage options, comprehensive management features, and energy efficiency. These characteristics make them suitable for diverse applications, ensuring that businesses can meet their performance and reliability needs in an ever-evolving IT landscape.