Switches and Buttons Reference

The server front panel and back panels provide access to the following switches and buttons.

Button Description Links

Two front panel On/Standby buttons

Press On/Standby button A to control server power on System A SMOD0 while local to (at) the server FIM.

Press On/Standby button B to control server power on System B SMOD1 while local to (at) the server FIM.

Caution: Exercise caution on dual systems.

Power On the Server

Powering Down the Server

Two front panel Locate Buttons/LEDs

Press the buttons on the server front panel FIM to manage the SMOD0 or SMOD1 Locate Button/LED indicator locally. To deactivate (or activate) the Locate Button/LED, press and release the button.

Managing the Locate Button/LED

Two back panel Locate Buttons/LEDs

Press the buttons on the server back panel SMODs to manage the SMOD0 or SMOD1 Locate Button/LED indicator locally. To deactivate (or activate) the Locate Button/LED, press and release the button.

Managing the Locate Button/LED

SP Reset

Service processor (SP) pinhole reset button located on the server back panel

The SP reset button allows you to manually reset the SP. Use the reset button if the SP becomes unresponsive, requires a reset, or fails to boot into standby power mode (activating the button requires the use of a stylus).

Back Panel Pinhole Switches

Host Warm Reset

Recessed pinhole button located on the server back panel

The Host Warm Reset button allows you to perform an immediate reboot of the server (activating the button requires the use of a stylus).

Back Panel Pinhole Switches

NMI pinhole button

Non-maskable Interrupt recessed pinhole button located on the server back panel

The NMI button is used by Service personnel only. Do not press.

Back Panel Pinhole Switches

CMOD internal Fault Remind button

Each CMOD has a motherboard-mounted Fault Remind button. The button is part of the CMOD Fault Remind circuit. The circuit is charged and allows you to identify a failed DIMM or CPU after the CMOD has been removed for the server. You must remove the CMOD from the front panel to access the button.

Servicing CPU Module (CMOD) Components (FRU)

CPU Module (CMOD) Overview

Troubleshooting Using a CMOD Fault Remind Test Circuit

Sixteen (16) recessed ATTN (attention) buttons (two on each DPCC)

The ATTN buttons are used to initiate DPCC removal and install. Before removing a DPCC, use a stylus to press both ATTN buttons. After installing a DPCC that contains a PCIe card, press the buttons again.

Servicing PCIe Cards and Carriers (CRU)

Dual PCIe Card Carrier (DPCC) Indicators

Back Panel Components