Identify a Failed Hardware Component

Depending on the physical component you are viewing, the way in which you identify failed performance may be different.

  1. To identify a failed power supply, observe the LEDs on the front panel of the system hardware.
    Possible LED status:
    Off

    No service or action is required.

    On

    (Amber) The power supply has failed and needs attention.

    Note: Proceed with the following steps only when the power supply LED is amber. The following steps determine whether the LED board has failed.
  2. Press and hold the front panel Locator LED for 5 seconds.
  3. Check whether all of the LEDs in the assembly are lit.
    Yes

    The LED board is functional.

    No

    The LED board has failed. View the ILOM for detailed information.