Oracle^® Server X5-8 Service Manual

Troubleshooting Indicators

The eight indicators on the server front panel show the state of the server. For more information about indicator locations, see Front Indicator Module (FIM) Panel and Back Indicator Panel.

The following sections describe the status of the front panel indicators for various server states:

• Server Boot Process and Normal Operating State Indicators

• Locator Indicator On

• Over Temperature Condition

• PSU Failure

• Memory Failure

• CPU Failure

• Fan Module Failure

• SP Failure

• Front Panel Lamp Test

Server Boot Process and Normal Operating State Indicators

A normal server boot process involves the service processor (SP) indicator and the Power OK indicator. In the illustration below, call out 1 shows the Power OK indicator and call out 3 shows the SP indicator. Call out 2 shows the power button.

The following table describes the indicator activity during a normal boot sequence.

System Condition SP Indicator Power OK Indicator AC power applied to server. SP is booting. Blinks Off SP is booted and ready to use. Host is off. Steady On Blinks at single blink rate (quick flash every 3 seconds) SP is running. Host is booting. Steady On Blinks at fast rate SP and host are running. This is the normal operating state of the system. Steady On Steady On

Locator Indicator On

The Locator indicator is a white combination button/indicator located on both the front and back panels. When it is on, it blinks at the fast blink rate:

• Turn it on remotely from Oracle ILOM to locate the server in a rack.

  Typically, a server readied for service is placed in standby power mode and the Locator indicator is turned on.

• Press the button to prove physical presence. Some service procedures require you to prove physical presence by pressing the Locator indicator button.

• You can turn the Locator indicator off remotely from Oracle ILOM, or by pressing the button.

The following figure shows the Locator indicator on the front panel:

For indicator blink rate information, see Indicator Blink Rates.

Over Temperature Condition

For a server in an over-temperature state, the server amber over-temperature indicator and the amber Service Action Required indicators (front and back) are on steady. The state of the front and back green Power OK indicator and the green SP indicator depends on the severity of the condition.

For indicator blink rate information, see Indicator Blink Rates.

PSU Failure

For a server with a PSU in a failed state, the server amber Service Action Required indicators (front and back) and the amber Servic Action Required indicator on the PSU are on steady. The front and back green Power OK indicator and the green SP indicator are on steady.

For indicator blink rate information, see Indicator Blink Rates.

Memory Failure

For a server with a failure in the memory subsystem, the server amber Service Action Required indicators (front and back) and an amber CMOD Service Action Required indicator are on steady. The front and back green Power OK indicator and the green SP indicator are on steady.

For indicator blink rate information, see Indicator Blink Rates.

CPU Failure

For a server with a fault in the processor subsystem, the server amber Service Action Required indicators (front and back) and an amber CMOD Service Action Required indicator are on steady. The activity of front and back green Power OK indicator and the green SP indicator vary depending on whether the server can boot successfully. The server might not be able to boot out of standby power mode.

For indicator blink rate information, see Indicator Blink Rates.

Fan Module Failure

For a server with a fan module fault, the server amber Service Action Required indicators (front and back) and an amber Service Action Required indicator on a fan module are on steady. The front and back green server OK indicator and the green SP indicator are on steady.

For indicator blink rate information, see Indicator Blink Rates.

SP Failure

For a server with an SP fault, the server amber Service Action Required indicators (front and back) are on steady. The front and back System OK indicators and the SP OK indicator are off.

For indicator blink rate information, see Indicator Blink Rates.

Front Panel Lamp Test

To perform a lamp test of all front panel indicators, press the Locate button three times within a five second period. All the front and back indicators light up and remain on steady for 15 seconds (see Unison Steady On).

For indicator blink rate information, see Indicator Blink Rates.