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Supermicro SC506 Chassis User's Manual
1.3 Chassis Features
Control Panel
The chassis front features a control panel to monitor node function and control power.
Figure 1-1. Control Panel
Control Panel Features
Item
Features
Description
1
Power button
The main power switch applies or removes primary power from the power supply
to the server but maintains standby power. To perform most maintenance tasks,
unplug the system to remove all power..
2
Reset button
Reboots the system.
3
Power LED
Indicates power is being supplied to the system power supply units. This LED is
illuminated when the system is operating normally.
4
HDD LED
Indicates hard disk drive activity.
5
NIC LED
Indicates network activity on LAN1 when flashing.
6
NIC LED
Indicates network activity on LAN2 when flashing.
7
Information LED Alerts operator to several states, as noted in the table below.
8
Power Fail LED Indicates a power supply module has failed.
Information LED
Status
Description
Continuously on and
red
An overheat condition has occurred.
(This may be caused by cable congestion.)
Blinking red (1Hz)
Fan failure, check for an inoperative fan.
Blinking red (0.25Hz)
Power failure, check for a non-operational power
supply.
Solid blue
UID has been activated locally to locate the
server in a rack environment.
Blinking blue
UID has been activated using IPMI to locate the
server in a rack environment.
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